Abstract Objective To investigate whether proanthocyanidins (PA) is capable of improving dentin collagen’s biological stability through cross-linking within time periods that are clinically relevant. Materials and methods Demineralized dentin collagen…
Abstract Objective Development of high strength dental composites with adhesive, antibacterial and re-mineralizing potential. Materials Urethane and triethylene glycol dimethacrylates were combined with HEMA (10 or 20 wt%) and 2MP…
Abstract There are concerns regarding the longevity of resin composite restorations and the clinical relevance of in vitro bond strength testing to the durability of dentin bonds in vivo. Objective…
Abstract Objective Recent studies developed antibacterial bonding agents and composites containing a quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate (QADM) and nanoparticles of silver (NAg). The objectives of this study were to investigate: (1)…
Abstract Objective Antibacterial primer and adhesive are promising to help combat biofilms and recurrent caries. The objectives of this study were to compare novel bonding agent containing quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate…
Abstract Objective In the treatment of periodontal defects, composite membranes might be applied to protect the injured area and simultaneously stimulate tissue regeneration. This work describes the development and characterization…
Abstract Objectives This study investigated the incorporation of calcium hydroxide (CH) and its effect on pH-neutralization and fundamental properties of model self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs). Methods Two-paste SARCs were obtained….
Abstract Dual-cure (DC) resins are mainly used as cements due to high initial color (generally yellow) and large color shift (Δ E *) after polymerization as compared to light-cured resins….
Abstract Objective CAD/CAM ceramic restorative material is routinely bonded to tooth substrates using adhesive cement. This study investigates micro-crack growth and damage in the ceramic/dentin adhesive interface under fatigue shear…
Abstract Objective This study determined the volumetric shrinkage, degree of conversion, sorption, solubility, and flexure properties (before and after aging) of commercial dental composites identified as “low shrinkage”. Methods Six…
