Highlights • Controlled randomized prospective clinical split-mouth study on restoration of NCCLs in premolars with flowable composites. • Three-year results of Filtek™ Supreme XTE Flow and N’Durance ® Dimer Flow…
Abstract Objective CAD–CAM blocks to fabricate semi-direct and indirect restorations are available in different sorts of ceramics as well as composite. In order to bond restorations prepared out of composite…
Highlights • Ag doping of TiO 2 results in a band gap shift towards the visible spectrum. • Small quantities of Ag–TiO 2 have a bactericidal effect on S. mutans…
Abstract Objective To evaluate a range of mechanical parameters of composite resins and compare the data to the frequency of fractures and wear in clinical studies. Methods Based on a…
Abstract Objective Resin-based luting agents (RBLAs) with tuned elastic moduli ( E ) were prepared and their influence on the strengthening, reliability, and mode of failure of luted feldspar ceramic…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Titanium (Ti) and zirconia (Zi) gave the best results in terms of HGK behavior. • PICNs exhibited intermediate results between Ti–Zi and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. •…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the degree of conversion (DC%), salt yield and mechanical properties of self-adhesive luting agents (SAA) set under dual-cure (E) and self-cure (NE) modes. Methods Three SAA…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to improve the strength and quality of the titanium–hydroxyapatite interface in order to prevent long-term failure of the implanted devices originating from…
Highlights • Copper nanoparticles were characterized and added in different concentrations to etch-and-rinse adhesive. • Addition of copper nanoparticles did not affect several mechanical properties tested. • Higher concentrations of…
Abstract Objectives To assess surface/subsurface damage after grinding with diamond discs on five CAD-CAM restorative materials and to estimate potential losses in strength based on crack size measurements of the…
