Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of curing of composite cements and a new ceramic silanization pre-treatment on the micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS). Methods Feldspathic ceramic blocks were luted onto…
Abstract Objectives To determine the effect of curing mode and restoration-surface pre-treatment on the micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) to dentin. Methods Sandblasted CAD/CAM composite blocks (LAVA Ultimate, 3M ESPE) were…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of increasing veneering porcelain thickness in clinically representative zirconia molar crowns on the residual stresses under fast and…
Abstract Objective We examined the surface characteristics and corrosion properties of selective laser melted (SLM) cobalt–chromium (Co–Cr) dental alloys before and after porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) firing. Methods Samples were manufactured utilizing…
Abstract Objective This study investigates the potential of a novel guided tissue regeneration strategy, using fully demineralized dentin infiltrated with silica and hydroxyapatite (HA) nanoparticles (NPs), to remineralize dentin collagen…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of silanization of biostable and bioactive glass fillers in a polymer matrix on some of the physical properties…
Abstract Objective To investigate, by means of FE analysis, the effect of surface roughness treatments on the distribution of stresses at the bone–implant interface in immediately loaded mandibular implants. Materials…
Abstract Objectives Bulk and interfacial characterization of porcelain fused to metal (PFM) Co–Cr dental alloys fabricated via conventional casting, milling and selective laser melting. Methods Three groups of metallic specimens…
Abstract Objectives Despite nanofill and submicron composites’ aim to provide high initial polishing combined with superior smoothness and gloss retention, the question still remains whether clinicians should consider using these…
Abstract Objective A great benefit of FRC technology is that, in case of minor failure events, restorations can be repaired or reinserted. However, various FRC materials are available, that differ…
