Abstract Objectives To determine the creep deformation of several “bulk-fill” resin-composite formulations in comparison with some other types. Methods Six resin-composites; four bulk-fill and two conventional were investigated. Stainless steel…
Abstract Objective The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of different finishing procedures on the wear behavior of zirconia against natural enamel. Methods 64 quadratic…
Abstract Objectives Compressive stress has been intentionally introduced into the overlay porcelain of zirconia–ceramic prostheses to prevent veneer fracture. However, recent theoretical analysis has predicted that the residual stresses in…
Abstract Objectives To reduce polymerization-induced shrinkage stress while maintaining mechanical properties, reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT)-capable functional groups were incorporated into a photopolymerizable dimethacrylate-based dental composite. We hypothesize that the…
Abstract Objective To study the inhibitory effect of various commercially available concentrations of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solutions on matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Methods Three SDF solutions with concentrations at 38%,…
Abstract Objective The purpose of our study was to evaluate the effects of surface treatment on the microtensile bond strength (MTBS) of repaired silorane-based composites (Filtek Silorane (Silorane), 3M ESPE)….
Abstract Objectives To develop a novel methodology to generate specimens for bi-axial flexure strength (BFS) determination from a ‘chair-side’ CAD–CAM feldspathic ceramic with surface defect integrals analogous to the clinical…
Abstract Objective Antibacterial bonding agents are promising to hinder the residual and invading bacteria at the tooth–restoration interfaces. The objectives of this study were to develop an antibacterial bonding agent…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate and compare three novel coupling agents: 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, itaconic acid and oleic acid to two silane coupling agents, one commercial silane product and 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane on the…
Abstract Objectives Half of dental restorations fail in 10 years, with secondary caries as the main reason. Calcium phosphate composites could remineralize tooth lesions. The objectives of this study were…
