Can quaternary ammonium methacrylates inhibit matrix MMPs and cathepsins?
Abstract Objective Dentin matrices release ICTP and CTX fragments during collagen degradation. ICTP fragments are known to be produced by MMPs. CTX fragments are thought to come from cathepsin K…
Influence of ultraviolet photofunctionalization on the surface characteristics of zirconia-based dental implant materials
Abstract Objectives To examine the effect of ultraviolet light (UV) treatment on the surface characteristics of two acid-etched zirconia-based dental implant materials. Methods Discs of two zirconia-based materials (Zr1 and…
Mechanical properties, surface morphology and stability of a modified commercially pure high strength titanium alloy for dental implants
Abstract Objective Commercially pure titanium (cp Ti) and Ti–6Al–4V (Ti G5) alloy have limitations for biomedical application, due to lower mechanical strength and the possibility of ion release, respectively. The…
Bond strength of restorative materials to hydroxyapatite inserts and dimensional changes of insert-containing restorations during polymerization
Highlights • HAP inserts reduced polymerization shrinkage of the insert-containing restorations. • ‘Total-etch’ approach is recommended for adhesive bonding of composites to HAP. • Micromechanical interlocking is the major adhesion…
Aging resistance of surface-treated dental zirconia
Highlights • We assess the rough polished, Al 2 O 3 or tribochemical silica sandblasted zirconia. • These surface treatments improve the aging resistance of Y-TZP zirconia. • Ce-TZP/Al 2…
Cytotoxicity of resin composites containing bioactive glass fillers
Highlights • The results show that the composites, independent of composition, had equivalent potency in terms of reducing the viability of the cells in culture. • Soaking the composites for…
Retrospective evaluation of posterior direct composite restorations: 10-Year findings
Abstract Objectives This 10-year retrospective study investigated the differences in the changes and the longevity of Class II restorations using 4 similar microhybrid resin composites (Filtek Z250, Herculite XR, Gradia…
A retrospective evaluation of zirconia-fixed partial dentures in general practices: An up to 13-year study
Highlights • Ninety-four percent of the Y-TZP FPDs evaluated performed satisfactorily. • The survival rate of the Y-TZP FPDs was within the same range as for metal–ceramic FPDs. • For…
Dynamic mechanical thermal properties of the dental light-cured nanohybrid composite Kalore, GC: Effect of various food/oral simulating liquids
Abstract Objective The aim of this work is the study of the dynamic mechanical thermal properties (viscoelastic properties) of a current dental commercial light-cured nanohybrid resin composite, Kalore, GC (GC…
