Abstract Objective Acids, such as those used in adhesive dentistry, have been shown to solubilize bioactive molecules from dentin. These dentin matrix components (DMC) may promote cell proliferation and differentiation,…
Highlights • Fluoride from dental materials works on caries similarly as fluoride from dentifrices. • The effect of fluoride from dental materials is based on in vitro and in situ…
Graphical abstract A different approach has been adopted to form highly branched polyacrylic acid (PAA) copolymers based on octavinyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (octavinyl POSS). t -butyl acrylate star polymers with…
Graphical abstract Highlights • GeO 2 increased the degradability of 0.48- xSiO 2 , xGeO 2 , 0.36ZnO, 0.16CaO glasses. • Increased GeO 2 reduced initial GIC viscosity and slowed…
Abstract Objectives Adhesion on dentin is less reliable than on enamel, which could affect the durability of laminate veneers (LV). Immediate dentin sealing (IDS) is suggested instead of delayed dentin…
Abstract Background and objectives Current clinical methods for diagnosing secondary caries are unreliable for identifying the early stages of decay around restorative materials. The objective of this study was to…
Abstract Objective This paper investigates the photo-co-polymerization behavior of a blend of a diacrylamide (DEBAAP) with a phosphonylated acidic monomer using either bis(acyl)phosphine oxide or camphorquinone/amine as photo-initiator and studies…
Abstract Objective To use a compliance-variable instrument to simultaneously measure and compare the polymerization stress (PS) evolution, degree of conversion (DC), and exotherm of a bulk-fill flowable composite to a…
Highlights • Resin adhesives may be used as modeler liquids of resin composites. • Modeler liquids applied within increments of composite may improve its strength. • Hydrophobic resins are more…
Abstract Objective The effect of filler content in dental restorative composites on the polymerization shrinkage stress (PS) is not straightforward and has caused much debate in the literature. Our objective…
