Highlights • Alumina and zirconia nanoparticles were coated with a silica layer (ALSI, ZRSI). • ALSI, ZRSI, and silica nanoparticles were used to prepare nanohybrid composites. • Distinct nanoparticles led…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Pore size and GO wrinkle degree were elevated with the growing content of CF. • Porous layer provided an accessible channel for nutrients transport for cell…
Highlights • BPI can be used in ternary activation systems substituting DPI salt. • Use of iodonium salts increase the polymerization shrinkage of resins. • Ternary systems containing BPI improve…
Abstract Objectives Indirect dental restorations produced by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) are relatively new in daily dental practice. The aim of the present study was to compare the…
Highlights • The rapidly developing surface integrity of ultra-fast (3 s) photo-cure composites can be probed “immediately” by a new macroscopic indentation-creep methodology. • PowerCure system and materials demonstrated an…
Abstract Objective To measure the degrees of conversion (DC), conversion kinetics, and the effect of post-irradiation time on rapid photo-polymerized bulk-fill resin composites under conditions equivalent to clinical depths of…
Highlights • – Minimal focus is placed on IHAs, despite its vital role in soft tissue healing/shaping after dental implant body placement. • IHAs, which are designed and labeled for…
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the influence of CAD/CAM composite materials on human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) and gingival keratinocytes (HGK). Methods Four materials were investigated: two resin-composite blocks…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objective The study investigated the effect of incorporating l -arginine (Arg) in a glass ionomer cement (GIC) on its mechanical properties and antibacterial potential. Methods Pre-determined proportions…
Abstract Objective Pit and fissure sealants with antibacterial and remineralization properties have broad application prospects in caries prevention. The objectives of this study were to: (1) develop a novel pit…
