Let there be More Light!
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…
Periodontal-like gingival connective tissue attachment on titanium surface with nano-ordered spikes and pores created by alkali-heat treatment
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…
Influence of viscosity and amine content on CC conversion and color stability of experimental composites
Highlights • The degree of C C conversion was dependent on the CQ:amine. • The influence of viscosity on DC was dependent on the CQ:amine ratio. • The CQ:amine ratio…
Examining exposure reciprocity in a resin based composite using high irradiance levels and real-time degree of conversion values
Abstract Objective Exposure reciprocity suggests that, as long as the same radiant exposure is delivered, different combinations of irradiance and exposure time will achieve the same degree of resin polymerization….
An MMP-inhibitor modified adhesive primer enhances bond durability to carious dentin
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of adding a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor (BB94, Batimastat) to the primer of a three-step etch and rinse adhesive system on caries-affected dentin (CaD)…
Preparation of antibacterial and radio-opaque dental resin with new polymerizable quaternary ammonium monomer
Highlights • We synthesized a new polymerizable monomer. • The new monomer can endow dental resin with antibacterial and radio-opaque properties. • Increase new monomer will decrease polymerization shrinkage of…
Thio-urethane oligomers improve the properties of light-cured resin cements
Graphical abstract Highlights • Increase in degree of conversion and reduction in Rp max . • Reduction in volumetric shrinkage and polymerization stress. • Significant increase in toughness and fracture…
Cytotoxic and genotoxic characterization of aluminum and silicon oxide nanoparticles in macrophages
Abstract Objective Although aluminum oxide and silicon oxide nanoparticles are currently available as dental materials, there is a lack of basic information concerning their biocompatibility. This study evaluates the biological…
Wnt/β-catenin signaling regulates Dental Pulp Stem Cells’ responses to pulp injury by resinous monomers
Highlights • Wnt canonical signaling is activated in DPSCs via GSK3β inhibition or Wnt-1 induction. • Wnt canonical signaling is also activated as a response to resinous monomers, like TEGDMA….
Assessment of defects at tooth/self-adhering flowable composite interface using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT)
Highlights • Adhesive defects were detected and assessed by optical coherence tomography. • At enamel, EF showed significantly fewer adhesive defects than PLP. • At dentin, EF showed more adhesive…
