Highlights • New fractional derivative type of viscoelastic model is developed for four different uncured composite resins. • Experiments using rheometer with parallel plates are performed and the model parameters…
Abstract Objectives The Schwickerath three point bending adhesion test is the basis of the International Standard ISO 9693:1999 procedure for assessing porcelain bonding to metals . It has also been…
Highlights • Residual stress in the veneers was quantified by means of Vickers indentation. • Effect of σ R on Hertzian cone crack propagation was determined. • The CTE mismatch…
Highlights • 88 prospective, clinical trials (1996–2015) were analyzed in terms of survival of posterior composite restorations. • Significant findings were only observed for short-term studies and by including all…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Dentin contains proteases which are uncovered and activated during the adhesive procedures. • We evaluated the inhibitory effect of crosslinkers on MMP- and cathepsin K-mediated degradation….
Highlights • We studied the effect of various thermal processing on the crystallization kinetics, crystallite microstructure, and strength of a lithium disilicate system. • The growth of Li 2 O–2SiO…
Abstract Objectives The photoinitiator diphenyl-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) is more reactive than a camphorquinone/amine (CQ) system, and TPO-based adhesives obtained a higher degree of conversion (DC) with fewer leached monomers. The…
Highlights • Full-coverage occlusal veneers of different thicknesses were tested. • The lithium disilicate occlusal veneers were exposed to masticatory simulation. • Only specimens with the thickest dimension fully survived…
Abstract Objective This study tested whether treatment of demineralized dentin with polyacrylic acid (PAA) has any activatory or inhibitory activity on dentin matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)s or cathepsin K (CAT-K). Methods…
Highlights • We used a staircase method for evaluating cyclic loads-to-failure of crowns. • We compared the results from cyclic and monotonic testing. • 50 μm was more favorable for…
