Highlights • Universal adhesive may improve interfacial adaptation for self-adhesive cement. • Interfacial adaptation by pre-cure method was not different from that by co-cure. • Interfacial adaptation by self-curing differed…

Highlights • Pulp temperature is more related to radiant exposure values than to irradiance. • Higher rate of pulp temperature rise increased precursors of inflammatory response. • No distinct histological…

Highlights • 7.5% DHMAI composite showed a reduction in residual functions rate, release of monomers. • 7.5% DHMAI composite had preserved structural properties after 3 months of in vitro biological…

Highlights • The optical and mechanical properties of pure zirconia are affected by low temperature degradation. • First and second generation 3Y-TZP subjected to autoclave aging undergoes significant t-m phase…

Abstract Objective Warm vertical compaction of gutta-percha is a technique that is used by most specialists for root canal obturation. The sealers currently available exhibit irriversible chemical changes when heated….

Highlights • Cross-linkers improve adhesive and mechanical properties in caries affected dentin. • Dentin pretreatment with flavonoids reduce hybrid layer degradation over time. • Flavonoids improve morphology of adhesive interface…

Graphical abstract Highlights • Factors that influence the level of bioactivity. • Significance of ‘bioactivity’ in the scope of bioactive glasses. • Relevance of classification methodologies to assess bioactive properties…

Graphical abstract Abstract Objective To investigate the influence of high-speed and conventional sintering on the flexural strength (FS) of three zirconia materials initial and after artificial aging. Methods Milled zirconia…

Graphical abstract Abstract Objective Maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSFA) is commonly used to increase the alveolar bone height in the posterior maxilla before implant placement. In the present study, we…