Highlights • 88 prospective, clinical trials (1996–2015) were analyzed in terms of survival of posterior composite restorations. • Significant findings were only observed for short-term studies and by including all…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Dentin contains proteases which are uncovered and activated during the adhesive procedures. • We evaluated the inhibitory effect of crosslinkers on MMP- and cathepsin K-mediated degradation….
Highlights • We studied the effect of various thermal processing on the crystallization kinetics, crystallite microstructure, and strength of a lithium disilicate system. • The growth of Li 2 O–2SiO…
Abstract Objectives The photoinitiator diphenyl-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) is more reactive than a camphorquinone/amine (CQ) system, and TPO-based adhesives obtained a higher degree of conversion (DC) with fewer leached monomers. The…
Highlights • Full-coverage occlusal veneers of different thicknesses were tested. • The lithium disilicate occlusal veneers were exposed to masticatory simulation. • Only specimens with the thickest dimension fully survived…
Abstract Objective This study tested whether treatment of demineralized dentin with polyacrylic acid (PAA) has any activatory or inhibitory activity on dentin matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)s or cathepsin K (CAT-K). Methods…
Highlights • We used a staircase method for evaluating cyclic loads-to-failure of crowns. • We compared the results from cyclic and monotonic testing. • 50 μm was more favorable for…
Highlights • Human lymphocytes were exposed to HEMA and TEGDMA for 24 h. • Cytotoxic effects were measured only in TEGDMA (100 μM) treated cells. • Genotoxic effects were detected…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the single-edge notched (SEN) bend fracture toughness ( K IC ) testing methodology as a reproducible and discriminatory mechanical testing protocol for encapsulated and hand-mixed glass-ionomers…
Highlights • Orthodontic bonding indices an increase in BPA concentration immediately after the 1st post-bonding rinse. • Reduced BPA concentration after the 2nd post-bonding rinse. • BPA concentrations measured after…
