Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the physical and mechanical properties of stereolithography (SLA)- manufactured alumina ceramics of different composition to those of subtractive- manufactured ceramics…

Highlights • This paper reports a method for quantifying sources of measurement uncertainty following good metrology practice guidelines. • The main measurement error was flatness deviations of 0.49 μm over…

Highlights • A role for dentinal fluid proteins in monomer diffusion through dentin is proposed. • Albumin is used a model for its ligand binding ability. • Passive transport by…

Highlights • Triclosan and indomethacin-loaded nanocapsules were successfully incorporated into adhesive system without compromising to be used for conservative treatment. • Drug delivery nanotechnology improves the efficacy of drugs and…

Abstract Objective Bioactive glasses and surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer (sPRG) filler possess cariostatic properties owing to ion release. Many studies investigated potential cariostatic effects; few studies evaluated the surface stability and…

Highlights • Primary study on synthesis of novel spherical chlorhexidine spheres incorporated in a dental resin. • Novel chlorhexidine spheres incorporated in a dental resin demonstrated lower and responsive chlorhexidine…

Abstract Objective Nowadays bioactive glasses are finding increasing applications in medical practice due to their ability to stimulate re-mineralisation. However, they are intrinsically brittle materials and the study of new…

Abstract Objectives To study the influence of resin based and lithium disilicate materials on the stress and strain distributions in adhesive class II mesio-occlusal-distal (MOD) restorations using numerical finite element…

Highlights • Accelerated fatigue with a continuously increasing load was used to test dentin-composite bond. • Data were analyzed using a probabilistic model based on the Weakest-Link Theory. • All…