Are we misusing fiber posts? Guest editorial
The use of fiber posts, i.e. fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) root canal posts, has increased considerably since their introduction in the late 1980s. It is estimated that prefabricated solid fiber posts…
Correlation of elution and sensitivity of cell lines to dental composites
Highlights • There was significant difference in the response of human and other mammalian cell lines to dental composites making extrapolation of the results not accurate always. • The type…
Relationship between thin-film bond strength as measured by a scratch test, and indentation hardness for bonding agents
Abstract Objectives To evaluate thin-film bond strength between a bonding agent and human dentin, using a scratch test, and the characteristics and accuracy of measurement. Methods One-step bonding agents (BeautiBond;…
Template assisted surface microstructuring of flowable dental composites and its effect on microbial adhesion properties
Abstract Objectives Despite their various advantages, such as good esthetic properties, absence of mercury and adhesive bonding to teeth, modern dental composites still have some drawbacks, e.g., a relatively high…
The effect of proanthocyanidin-containing 10% phosphoric acid on bonding properties and MMP inhibition
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the effect of etching using 2% proanthocynidin-containing 10% phosphoric acid 2% PA/10% PhA vs. 35% phosphoric acid 35% PhA on immediate (IM) and 6-months (6…
Development of a customized whiteness index for dentistry based on CIELAB color space
Highlights • No adequate CIELAB-based indices are available for whiteness evaluation in dentistry. • Visual data optimization methods allowed the development of a new whiteness index-WI D . • WI…
Mono or polycrystalline alumina-modified hybrid ceramics
Graphical abstract Highlights • Mono or polycrystalline alumina particles were added to a dental porcelain. • Particle coating was carried out by heat treatment of a silica precursor. • The…
Fracture-resistant monolithic dental crowns
Highlights • Capacity of crown restorations to sustain high bite force has been measured on manufactured, anatomically-correct specimens for three classes of monolithic materials. • Extended finite element modeling has…
Mechanical reliability of air-abraded and acid-etched bonded feldspar ceramic
Highlights • Mechanical performance of air-abraded or acid-etched ceramic was investigated. • Abrasion and acid-etching reduced ceramic mechanical strength and reliability. • Abraded ceramic had the poorest mechanical performance among…
Use of crosslinkers to inactivate dentin MMPs
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the endogenous matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity of demineralized dentin matrix following 1 or 5 min pretreatment by various collagen crosslinkers. Generic MMP activity assay, total…
