Abstract Objective To compare a shear bond strength test for resin composite cements developed in order to better consider the shrinkage stress (here termed “Swiss shear test”) with the shear…

Abstract Objectives To develop two experimental temporary crown and bridge materials with improved physicomechanical properties. Methods Commercial materials: Trim (TR, monomethacrylate, Bosworth) and Quicktemp2 (QT, dimethacrylate, Schottlander). Experimental materials: isobutyl…

Highlights • We evaluated the ability of a cross-linking agent (EDC) to improve the stability of demineralized dentin. • Demineralized dentin matrix underwent static or dynamic (chewing simulation) aging to…

Highlights • Color and translucency of model composites were affected primarily by the type of monomer. • Color stability was greatly affected by monomer and to a lesser extent by…

Abstract Resin bonding to dentin requires the use of self-etching primers or acid etching to decalcify the surface and expose a layer of collagen fibrils of the dentin matrix. Acid-etching…

Abstract Objectives To formulate and evaluate new dual cured resin composite based on the inclusion of eugenyl methacrylate monomer (EgMA) with Bis-GMA/TEGDMA resin systems for intracanal post cementation and core…

Graphical abstract Highlights • MAPO and CQ-based filled resin composites were mixed using four BisGMA/TegDMA ratios.. • Polymerization was monitored using both FT-NIRS and DEA and post-cure properties were also…

Abstract Objectives Bleaching treatments can affect release of components from conventional composites. In this continuing study the influence of two different bleaching gels on the elution of bulk-fill composite components…

The use of fiber posts, i.e. fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) root canal posts, has increased considerably since their introduction in the late 1980s. It is estimated that prefabricated solid fiber posts…