Simple optical method for measuring free shrinkage
Highlights • A simple optical method for measuring free shrinkage is compared with a dilatometer. • Shrinkage values with optical method ranked the same but were higher than dilatometer. •…
Ester-free thiol–ene dental restoratives—Part B: Composite development
Abstract Objectives To assess the performance of thiol–ene dental composites based on selected ester-free thiol–ene formulations. Further, to point out the benefits/drawback of having a hydrolytically stable thiol–ene matrix within…
Extended glaze firing improves flexural strength of a glass ceramic
Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of firing protocols on flexural strength, surface roughness, and crystalline structure of a leucite-based glass ceramic. Methods Discs produced by automated machining were distributed…
Comparison of the microstructure and phase stability of as-cast, CAD/CAM and powder metallurgy manufactured Co–Cr dental alloys
Highlights • Co–Cr alloys were produced from cast, CAD/CAM and powder metallurgy techniques. • Microstructure, crystal structure and chemical composition were analyzed. • Fcc phase stability was dramatically higher for…
Analysis of long-term monomer elution from bulk-fill and conventional resin-composites using high performance liquid chromatography
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess monomer elution from bulk-fill and conventional resin-composites stored in different media using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for up to…
Direct restoration modalities of fractured central maxillary incisors: A multi-levels validated finite elements analysis with in vivo strain measurements
Abstract Objective To quantify the influence of fracture geometry and restorative materials rigidity on the stress intensity and distribution of restored fractured central maxillary incisors (CMI) with particular investigation of…
Loading capacity of zirconia implant supported hybrid ceramic crowns
Highlights • A novel hybrid ceramic showed a higher loading capacity than feldspar ceramic cemented on one-piece zirconia implants. • The compressive strength of dental resin composite cements correlates with…
Biofilm formation affects surface properties of novel bioactive glass-containing composites
Highlights • Novel bioactive glass (BAG) and fluoride-containing BAG composites were prepared. • We investigated the effects of biofilm on the surface properties of these composites. • Both the biofilm…
Influence of hydroxyethyl acrylamide addition to dental adhesive resin
Highlights • Physicochemical of experimental adhesive resins containing HEAA were determined. • HEAA increased degree of conversion and elastic modulus of experimental adhesives. • HEAA acted with co-initiator and increased…
In vitroevaluation of adhesive characteristics of 4-META/MMA-TBB resin with organic filler
Highlights • Self-etching Bondfill SB showed higher shear bond strength than EasyBond. • Operator’s experience level did not affect bond strength of Bondfill SB nor EasyBond. • Bondfill SB had…
