Abstract Objective Biomodification of dentin by a natural crosslinker has been recommended to improve a mechanical property of demineralized dentin. This study investigated the effect of various plant-derived agents (hesperidin,…
Abstract Objective Recent studies supported the use of protein cross-linking agents during bonding procedures to inactivate endogenous dentin proteases, preventing dentin collagen degradation thus improving bond durability. The aim of…
Abstract Objective To verify the null hypothesis that in a high compliance testing system stress magnitude was not influenced by specimen dimensions and, therefore, by its cavity configuration factor (…
Abstract Objectives To test the null hypothesis that polymerization-induced stress was not influenced by cavity dimensions and geometries. Methods Four experimental groups, with different C-factors and specimen volumes were defined…
Abstract Objective A high-viscosity consistency of the glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may lead to poor adaptation into the cavity. The use of a flowable GIC layer seemed to improve its adaptation…
Abstract Objectives Clinical experience with implant-supported dentures indicates that fracture and chipping of teeth are becoming an issue. Tooth fracture and chipping rates of approximately 2.5% per year are being…
Abstract Objective Endogenous dentin collagenolytic enzymes, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and cysteine cathepsins, are responsible for the time-dependent hydrolysis of collagen matrix of hybrid layers. As collagen matrix integrity is essential…
Abstract Objective To develop polymeric hydrogel delivery systems for iontophorseis transfer of large molecules across buccal (porcine) mucosa. Methods Three hydrogels (PVA, HPMC and PVA/HPMC) were prepared as stable gels…
Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of differential coping designs on the stress distributions of an all-ceramic crown on, the upper central incisor under varying loads. Methods 3D finite element…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the null hypotheses that hydrofluoric (HF) acid etching time would neither decrease the biaxial flexural strength of a glass-based veneering ceramic nor enhance it after silane…
