Abstract Objectives To verify the influence of filler size distributions on fracture toughness ( K Ic ), initial fracture strength (IFS) and cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) of experimental resin composites….
Abstract Objectives To examine the effects of the combined use of chlorhexidine and ethanol on the durability of resin-dentin bonds. Methods Forty-eight flat dentin surfaces were etched (32% phosphoric acid),…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the viscoelastic properties of high pressure (HP) polymerized urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) with those of control, ambient pressure thermo-polymerized and photo-polymerized,…
Abstract Objective Dental implants anchor in bone through a tight fit and osseo-integratable properties of the implant surfaces, while a protective soft tissue seal around the implants neck is needed…
Abstract Objectives Investigation of the hydration and characterization of Theracal and Biodentine used for pulp capping. Methods The setting mechanism and characterization of set Biodentine and Theracal after immersion in…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to explain the influence of peripheral interface stress singularities on the testing of tensile bond strength. The relationships between these theoretically predicted…
Abstract Objective The compliance for tooth cavity preparations is not yet fully described in the literature. Thus, the objectives were to present a finite element (FE) method for calculating compliance…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on the bond strength between polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composite materials and each of two different luting cements. Methods One hundred specimens…
Abstract Objective To evaluate in vitro Streptococcus mutans ( S. mutans ) biofilm formation on the surface of five light-curing experimental dental bonding systems (DBS) with increasing hydrophilicity. The null…
Abstract Objective In this study, new dimethacrylate monomer SiMA without Bisphenol A (BPA) structure was synthesized and used as base resin of dental composite materials with the aim of reducing…
