Abstract Objective We aimed to investigate the bioactivity and antibacterial effect of nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) on polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Methods According to the different modified parameters, the PEEK…
Abstract Objective To measure the mechanical properties of several CAD/CAM materials, including lithium disilicate (e.max CAD), lithium silicate/zirconia (Celtra Duo), 3 resin composites (Cerasmart, Lava Ultimate, Paradigm MZ100), and a…
Highlights • Shrinkage of bulk-fill and low-shrinkage composites was comparable to conventional composites. • Strain distribution across depth differed in 4-mm and 2-mm layered composites. • Marginal integrity was more…
Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of poly (amido amine) (PAMAM), composite with nanoparticles of amorphous calcium phosphate (NACP), and the combined PAMAM +…
Highlights • The hydrophilicity of nanogel may affect the performance of the adhesive. • Hydrophobic nanogel had less degradation and the best mechanical properties. • An amphiphilic nanogel showed the…
Abstract Objective Although cobalt–chromium (Co–Cr) dental alloys are routinely used in prosthodontics, the biocompatibility of Co–Cr alloys is controversial. The aims of the present study were to investigate the effects…
Abstract Objectives To analyze the influence of lightness, chroma and hue differences on visual shade matching performed by dental students. Methods 100 dental students (DS) volunteers with normal vision participated…
Highlights • Bovine teeth can be used as a substitute of human teeth on bond strength studies. • Both substrates—enamel and dentin of bovine teeth seems to be similar to…
Highlights • The ability of polymer infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) monolithic crowns to sustain high bite force and wear challenge has been evaluated. • PICN crowns can withstand mouth-motion cyclic…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of various surface treatments on the mechanical properties and antibacterial activity of desiccated glass-ionomer (GI) and resin-modified glass-ionomer…
