Radiographic Interpretation
Radiographic Interpretation Interpretation of information captured by radiographic imaging modalities is central to the diagnostic process. It is very important to capture a diagnostically useful image using appropriate exposure parameters…
Pain Control
I Local Anesthesia for Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics Effective local anesthesia is the bedrock of pain control in endodontics and restorative dentistry. Regardless of the clinician’s skills, both treatment and…
Case Selection and Treatment Planning
The process of case selection and treatment planning begins after a clinician has diagnosed an endodontic problem. The clinician must determine whether the patient’s oral health needs are best met…
Enhanced mechanical properties of ZrO 2-Al 2O 3 dental ceramic composites by altering Al 2O 3 form
Highlights • Addition of Al 2 O 3 result in decrease in sintering shrinkage and relative density. • Different forms of Al 2 O 3 in Al 2 O 3…
Effect of finishing/polishing techniques and low temperature degradation on the surface topography, phase transformation and flexural strength of ultra-translucent ZrO 2 ceramic
Highlights • The LTD also significantly increased the fracture resistance of zirconia. • The fracture resistance was significantly lower in all groups that were glazed. • The groups were treated…
Adhesion to high-performance polymers applied in dentistry: A systematic review
Abstract Objective The aim of this systemic review, conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement, was to investigate the impact of surface pretreatments on the bonding strength of high performance…
Outcomes of ultra-fast (3 s) photo-cure in a RAFT-modified resin-composite
Highlights • Effective photo-curing for 3 s at high radiant emittance is connected to a modification of the polymerization mechanism in a dimethacrylate resin-based composite (RBC) by incorporation of a…
Load-bearing capacity of CAD/CAM 3D-printed zirconia, CAD/CAM milled zirconia, and heat-pressed lithium disilicate ultra-thin occlusal veneers on molars
Highlights • Occlusal veneers can be reliably produced by 3D-printing with the Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing process. • 3D-printed zirconia, milled zirconia and heat-pressed lithium disilicate can be recommended as material…
The adverse effects of tungsten carbide grinding on the strength of dental zirconia
Highlights • Grinding dental zirconia with tungsten carbide burs causes a significant reduction of the biaxial flexural strength. • This reduction was attributed to ultra-structural subsurface micro-cracks observed to have…
Development of novel dental restorative composites with dibasic calcium phosphate loaded chitosan fillers
Highlights • Electrospraying was successful to obtain chitosan particles encapsulated with and without DCPA. • Antimicrobial effect was by due attributed to direct contact of the bacteria with exposed with…
Cyclic contact fatigue resistance of ceramics for monolithic and multilayer dental restorations
Abstract Objective To evaluate the cyclic contact fatigue resistance and failure mode of ceramics for monolithic and multilayer restorations. Methods Ceramic structures (10 mm × 1.8 mm) were fabricated as…
Preparation and evaluation of a BisGMA-free dental composite resin based on a novel trimethacrylate monomer
Highlights • The TTM monomer was synthesized to replace the BisGMA in dental composites. • The TTM-based composite resin has mechanical properties similar than the control. • The use of…
Injectable phosphopullulan-functionalized calcium-silicate cement for pulp-tissue engineering: An in-vivoand ex-vivostudy
Graphical abstract Highlights • The ex-vivo human tooth model is a promising tool to study initial mineralization. • An self-adhering phosphopullulan-based biomaterial for pulp-capping is presented. • The phosphopullulan-based cement…
Effects of fiber reinforcement on adaptation and bond strength of a bulk-fill composite in deep preparations
Abstract Objective This study investigated the effect of plasma-treated leno weaved ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber placement on gap formation and microtensile bond strength (MTBS) of a bulk-fill composite in deep cavity….
Bioinspired catechol chemistry for dentin remineralization: A new approach for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity
Abstract Objective Dentin remineralization is of considerable clinical interest for dentin hypersensitivity and developing biomimetic analogs that can regulate hydroxyapatite (HAp) nucleation and growth remains a challenge. This study aimed…
Importance of tetragonal phase in high-translucent partially stabilized zirconia for dental restorations
Graphical abstract Highlights • Evaluation of 5Y-PSZs with the same phase composition but different microstructures and crystal structures of tetragonal phase. • Density, hardness and toughness were comparable. • Translucency,…
An alternate methodology for studying diffusion and elution kinetics of dimethacrylate monomers through dentinal tubules
Graphical abstract Highlights • An alternative methodology is described to study passive diffusion of residual monomers through the coronal dentinal tubules stimulated via eluent liquids surrounding the root structures only….
Keystone Flap
Key points • The keystone flap is a random pattern multiperforator-based island advancement flap. • Perforator-based island flaps derive their blood supply from 1 or multiple vascular perforating branches that…
Rhomboid Flap
Key points • The rhomboid flap is a workhorse flap for reconstruction of facial and head and neck defects based on the transposition flap design. • The rhomboid excision (60°…
