Abstract Objectives To evaluate the micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) and interfacial characteristics of adhesive–dentin bonds produced after caries-removal with contemporary techniques. Methods Carious molars were cut at the base of…
Abstract Objectives The aim was to investigate the influence of number average molecular weight and concentration of the poly(acrylic) acid (PAA) liquid constituent of a GI restorative on the compressive…
Abstract Objective To investigate the influence of curing mode and temperature on the shrinkage kinetics of self-adhesive resin cements in comparison to a conventional multi-step resin cement. Methods The shrinkage…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the mechanical behavior of a prototype porous ceramic interpenetrating polymer–ceramic material containing 15–20% polymer. Methods After sample preparation, elastic modulus, hardness, stress–strain relationship and indentation creep…
Abstract Objectives: This study evaluated the human pulp response to the application of two RMGICs in deep cavities in vivo . Methods: The cavity floor prepared on the buccal surface…
Abstract Aim An innovative light-curable calcium-silicate cement containing a HEMA–TEGDMA-based resin (lc-MTA) was designed to obtain a bioactive fast setting root-end filling and root repair material. Methods lc-MTA was tested…
Abstract Objective The aim of this paper is to validate the use of a finite-element (FE) based continuum damage mechanics (CDM) failure model to simulate the debonding and fracture of…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of the microstructure on the Weibull and slow crack growth (SCG) parameters and on the lifetime of three ceramics used as framework materials for…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a variety of techniques to bond new composite to artificially aged composite of different compositions. Methods Composite…
