Pocket Dentistry

Abstract Objectives To explore the feasibility of a 3D-microleakage protocol for the evaluation of various configurations of adhesive–tooth interfaces. Methods Three different kinds of specimens were prepared: (1) a Class-I…

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the in vitro growth inhibition of Candida albicans , the rate of chlorhexidine release and shore A hardness from resins-based denture soft lining materials modified by…

Abstract Objective The objective of this randomized controlled prospective clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of a flowable resin composite (SDR) bulk fill technique in posterior restorations and to…

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of Clearfil SE Protect (CP) and Clearfil SE Bond (CB) after curing and rinsed against five individual oral microorganisms as well as a…

Abstract Objective This study was aimed to investigate the effect of the number of coloring liquid applications on the optical properties of monolithic zirconia. Methods Eighteen monolithic zirconia specimens (27.6…

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to synthesize two new siloxane-methacrylate (SM) monomers for application in dentin adhesives and to investigate the influence of different functionality of the…

Abstract The processes involved in placing resin composite restorations may degrade the fatigue strength of dentin and increase the likelihood of fractures in restored teeth. Objective The objective of this…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the addition of glass fillers with different sizes and degrees of silanization percentages to remineralizing composite materials…

Abstract Objectives Various sealant materials have been suggested to decrease decalcification during orthodontic treatment. However, only a few in vitro studies on the cytotoxicity of resinous pit and fissure sealants…