Abstract Objectives Finite element analysis is a standard method to simulate the stress distribution in all-ceramic dental restorations in order to estimate the loading capacity of the brittle components. The…
Abstract Objectives This paper presents a novel array-chip technology used to monitor the physical properties of dental composites in situ . The DECAY chip ( D egradation via E lectro…
Abstract A great challenge regarding the ease-of-use of composites involves the development of ‘self-adhesive’ composites that no longer require a separate adhesive to bond to tooth enamel/dentin. Objectives To characterize…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the stickiness of unset resin-composites, at different speeds and temperatures, in terms of maximum probe separation-force ( F max ) and work-of-separation ( W s )….
Abstract Aim The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the two-body wear resistance of substructure zirconia and veneering porcelain versus steatite and human enamel antagonists, respectively. Materials…
Abstract Objective To compare long-term microtensile bond strength of zirconia, surface-modified via a novel treatment, to current surface conditioning methods for zirconia, when resin bonded to dental composite. Methods Two…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fatigue on biaxial flexural strength of bilayered disks of two Y-TZP cores. Methods Twenty bilayered veneer/zirconia disks…
Abstract Objective To determine streptococcal adhesion forces with composite resins with different surface roughness. Methods Polishing and grinding were applied to obtain smooth (roughness 20 nm), moderately rough (150 nm)…
Abstract Objectives The main challenges facing composite restorations are secondary caries and bulk fracture. The objectives of this study were to synthesize novel nanoparticles of amorphous calcium phosphate (NACP), develop…
Abstract Objective In this study acetyloxypropylene dimethacrylate was synthesized and proposed as an alternative monomer for triethyleneglycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) in dental mixtures. Methods The monomer was prepared by the reaction…
