Abstract Objectives The effect of the ceramic infrastructure (IS) on the failure behavior and stress distribution of fixed partial dentures (FPDs) was evaluated. Methods Twenty FPDs with a connector cross-section…
Highlights • The results have shown that HP UDMA polymers have DC superior to that of the control group. • E ′ and E ″ were not significantly different between…
Highlights • Approaches to improve the hybrid layer and bond strength have been developed. • 5% DMSO is able to inactivate human gelatinases MMP-2 and MMP-9. • Evaluation the possible…
Abstract Objective Although metal implants have successfully been used for decades, devices made out of metals do not meet all clinical requirements, for example, metal objects may interfere with some…
Highlights • A technique for measuring real-time shrinkage strain in composite resin is proposed. • An inversely synchronized external shutter allows for measurement during irradiation. • Polymerization shrinkage kinetics parameters…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Leakage is quantified using micro-CT, AgNO 3 infiltration and image segmentation. • Substantial leakage occurs in restorations with interfacial imperfection/debonding. • Leakage occurs mostly at the…
Abstract Objective The focus of this review is to summarize recent advances on regenerative technologies (scaffolding matrices, cell/gene therapy and biologic drug delivery) to promote reconstruction of tooth and dental…
Abstract Objectives Firstly, to assess light output, from a representative range of dental light curing units (LCUs), using a new portable spectrometer based instrument (checkMARC™) compared with a “gold standard”…
In 1832, the last words of the German genius, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, were Mehr Licht (more light). This was either a plea for increased enlightenment or – more prosaically…
Highlights • We created the nanotopographic titanium surface with nanospikes, pores and 3D inner structure. • The surface enhanced gingival fibroblastic adhesion and collagen synthesis. • The surface toughened physicochemical…
