Abstract Objectives A validated numerical model for stress/strain predictions is essential in understanding the biomechanical behavior of implant-supported dental prostheses. The digital image correlation (DIC) method for full-field strain measurement…
Abstract Objective Study and evaluation of fracture toughness, flexural and dynamic mechanical properties, and crosslink density of ternary thiol–ene–methacrylate systems and comparison with corresponding conventional methacrylate system were considered in…
Abstract Objective This study examined the in vitro and in vivo response of osteoblasts to a novel, acid-etched and sandblasted zirconia surface. Methods Osteoblastic hFOB 1.19 cells were cultured either…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the properties of self-adhesive restorative materials used as sealants in comparison with sealants with hydrophobic or hydrophilic monomers. Methods The self-adhesive materials tested were Fusio (FS)…
Abstract Objectives This study aimed at evaluating the therapeutic bioactive effects on the bond strength of three experimental bonding agents containing modified Portland cement-based micro-fillers applied to acid-etched dentin and…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that monolithic lithium disilicate glass-ceramic occlusal onlay can exhibit a load-bearing capacity that approaches monolithic zirconia, due to…
Abstract This study explored the spatial variations in mechanical behavior of resin-infiltrated dentin using nanoscopic Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). Objective The objectives were to: (1) evaluate the mechanical behavior of…
Abstract Objectives Fracture strength measured in vitro indicates that most all-ceramic crowns should be able to withstand mastication forces. Nevertheless, fractures are one of the major clinical problems with all-ceramic…
Abstract Objectives The latest LED dental curing devices claim sufficient curing of restorative materials with short curing times. This study evaluates mechanical and chemical properties as a function of curing…
Abstract Objective The objective of this research was to study the polymerization shrinkage in a dental composite using 3D digital image correlation (DIC). Methods Using 2 coupled cameras, digital images…
