Abstract Objectives The initial adhesion of microorganisms to clinically used dental biomaterials is influenced by physico-chemical parameters like hydrophobicity and pre-adsorption of salivary proteins. Here, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyethylene (PE),…

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of polymerization shrinkage of the cement layer on stresses within feldspathic ceramic crowns, using experimentally validated FEA models…

Abstract Objective To determine whether the thickness, processing technique, and cooling protocol of veneer ceramic influence the flexural strength of a bilayer ceramic system. Materials and methods Sixty-four bar-shaped specimens…

Abstract Objective Biomodification of dentin by a natural crosslinker has been recommended to improve a mechanical property of demineralized dentin. This study investigated the effect of various plant-derived agents (hesperidin,…

Abstract Objective Recent studies supported the use of protein cross-linking agents during bonding procedures to inactivate endogenous dentin proteases, preventing dentin collagen degradation thus improving bond durability. The aim of…

Abstract Objective To verify the null hypothesis that in a high compliance testing system stress magnitude was not influenced by specimen dimensions and, therefore, by its cavity configuration factor (…

Abstract Objectives To test the null hypothesis that polymerization-induced stress was not influenced by cavity dimensions and geometries. Methods Four experimental groups, with different C-factors and specimen volumes were defined…

Abstract Objective A high-viscosity consistency of the glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may lead to poor adaptation into the cavity. The use of a flowable GIC layer seemed to improve its adaptation…