Abstract Objective Micro-nano scale surface modification of Ti-6Al-4V was investigated through the fascinated modern fiber engraving laser method. The process was performed at a high laser speed of 2000 mm/s,…
Abstract Objective The angiogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) is important for tissue homeostasis and wound healing. In this study the influence of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) on angiogenic…
Abstract Objective The aim is to recommend a fast and cost-effective screening procedure for UK/SA SARS-CoV-2 variants in a routing diagnostic setting. Methods A rapid procedure using qPCR is described…
Highlights • Resin-matrix ceramics systems demonstrated high reliability at functional loads. • Resin-matrix ceramic fracture, chipping or catastrophic, is the chief failure mode. • Cracks originated by quasiplastic deformation under…
Abstract Objective The airborne-particle abrasion of zirconia with alumina particle (APA) has been reported to result in the durable bonding of appropriate adhesive luting systems. However, whether a delay between…
Highlights • Silanization of halloysite nanotubes was not detrimental to the mechanical properties of the resin-based material. • Silanization of halloysite nanotubes improved the antimicrobial activity of the chlorhexidine. •…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objective Viruses on environmental surfaces, in saliva and other body fluids represent risk of contamination for general population and healthcare professionals. The development of vaccines and medicines…
Highlights • Reduced functional loads affect interradicular (IR) bone. • Biomechanics in situ with X-ray and DVC can identify differences in functional adaptation of the DAJ. • Form- and material-related…
Highlights • Essential work of fracture (EWF) was used to determine the essential work of fracture of a fiber-reinforced dental composite. • The thickness of conventional composites covering the fiber-reinforced…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to identify the relative strengths and weaknesses of different interfaces within the multilayer structure of a zirconia crown restoration when applying different…
Highlights • Highly-translucent 3Y-TZP is more susceptible to in vivo ageing than classic 3Y-TZP. • Rapid sintering increases the susceptibility to in vivo ageing. • Airborne-particle abrasion suppresses in vivo…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Relationship between self-healing capacity and initiator concentration. • Relationship between self-healing capacity and microcapsule size and concentration. • Implementation of microcapsule-based self-healing in commercial dental composites….
Highlights • At elevated temperatures viscosity of highly viscous resin composites is reduced. • Thermo-viscous material shows low viscosity with acceptable stickiness at elevated temperatures. • Measuring unplugging work enables…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives The two-component Camphorquinone (CQ)/aromatic amine system is well-established and clearly corresponds to the reference system used in all photopolymerizable dental adhesives and composites. However, this CQ/amine…
Highlights • Unidirectional FRC post is needed in restoration of ETT premolars. • Unidirectional FRC post can be luted with flowable SFRC. • Application of flowable SFRC as luting-core material…
Highlights • Pulp canal sealer exerted the highest antibacterial activity. • Chlorhexidine increased the antibacterial activity of all sealers investigated. • BioRoot was the most affected sealer by CHX in…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) is an emerging technology with a great potential in implant dentistry. • CAP is suitable for degrading oral biofilms formed in situ…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Carbon-added anatase-rich TiO 2 layers were formed via two-step thermal oxidation. • TiO 2 layers showed antibacterial properties in visible light. • TiO 2 layers possessed…
Highlights • Treatment to obtain superhydrophile surfaces increases surface roughness and area. • Insertion into low- density artificial bone tends to equalize surface roughness parameters. • Surface treatment affects the…
Abstract Objective Dentin is a viscoelastic tissue that contributes to the load distribution in human teeth and leads to their fracture resistance. Despite previous researches on the time-dependent behavior of…
