State of the art etch-and-rinse adhesives
Abstract Objectives : The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic opportunities of each step of 3-step etch-and-rinse adhesives. Methods : Etch-and-rinse adhesive systems are the oldest of…
Histologic studies on osseointegration: Soft tissues response to implant surfaces and components. A review
Abstract It is important to clarify the potential response of different types of cells to different implant materials and topographies. Thus, in vitro studies are performed using cell cultures, in…
State-of-the-art: Dental photocuring—A review
Abstract Light curing in dentistry has truly revolutionized the practice of this art and science. With the exception bonding to tooth structure, there is perhaps no single advancement that has…
State of the art of self-etch adhesives
Abstract This paper reflects on the state of the art of self-etch adhesives anno 2010. After presenting the general characteristics of self-etch adhesives, the major shortcomings of the most simple-to-use…
Fatigue behavior in water of Y-TZP zirconia ceramics after abrasion with 30μm silica-coated alumina particles
Abstract Objective The use of a 30 μm alumina–silica coated particle sand (CoJet™ Sand, 3M Espe), has shown to enhance the adhesion of resin cements to Y-TZP. The question is…
The repair potential of resin composite materials
Abstract Objectives To measure the ‘repair’ strength of various combinations of composite using four manufacturers’ adhesive systems, to compare the bond strengths with the cohesive strength of the original, unrepaired…
Diffusion and concurrent solubility of self-adhering and new resin–matrix composites during water sorption/desorption cycles
Abstract Objectives To investigate the kinetic process of water diffusion and mass change in new resin–matrix composites during water sorption/desorption cycles. Methods Five new resin–matrix composites were investigated [Filtek ®…
A new method to test the fracture probability of all-ceramic crowns with a dual-axis chewing simulator
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to validate a new laboratory method to test all-ceramic systems with regard to the proportion of failures. Methods Sixteen standardized mandibular molar…
Round robin test: Wear of nine dental restorative materials in six different wear simulators – Supplement to the round robin test of 2005
Abstract Objective The purpose of the present study was to submit the same materials that were tested in the round robin wear test of 2002/2003 to the Alabama wear method….
The roughness, microhardness, and surface analysis of nanocomposites after application of topical fluoride gels
Abstract Objectives Application of acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gels has long been considered to cause deterioration of composite surfaces. The aims of this study were to demonstrate that nanocomposite surfaces…
