Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the use of different variables to measure the clinical wear of two denture tooth materials in two analysis centers. Methods…
Abstract Objective Optical properties of teeth are mimicked by composite layering techniques by combining a relatively opaque layer (dentin) with more translucent layers (enamel). However, the replacing material cannot always…
Abstract Objective The hypotheses tested were: the cumulative survival rates of dentin caries lesion-free pits and fissures of ART conventional high-viscosity glass-ionomer sealants with light-curing (high-intensity LED) and glass-carbomer sealants…
Abstract Objective Increased tooth fragility after devitalization is commonly observed but there is no definite mechanistic explanation for such phenomenon. Therefore, it is important to analyze more profoundly structural and…
Abstract Objectives Low level light/laser therapy (LLLT) is the direct application of light to stimulate cell responses (photobiomodulation) in order to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation and induce analgesia. There…
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to examine the effect different configurations of curing would have on the depth and distribution of the cure within each configuration, for…
Abstract Objective As the first part of a larger study on curing characteristics of a resin-based composite (RBC), the major objectives were to create an energy-hardness relationship (EHR) that relates…
Abstract Objective To investigate contact angle and surface free energy of experimental dental resin composites containing novel delivery systems of polymeric hollow beads and low-surface tension agents after chewing simulation…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of photo-initiator on the degree of conversion (DC) and elution of Bis-GMA and HEMA for 8 one-step adhesive formulations. Methods We used Scotchbond Universal…
Abstract Objectives To assess depth of cure (DOC), degree of conversion (DC), and flexural strength (FS) of several resin composites with low-stress behavior. Methods SonicFill (Kerr), SureFil ® SDR™ (Dentsply),…
