Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study are to investigate the properties of high aspect-ratio hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanofibers and the reinforcing effect of such fibers on bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate…

Abstract Objectives The application of an electric field has been shown to positively influence the bonding of dentin bonding systems (DBS) by improving adhesive impregnation into dentin. However, the mechanism…

Abstract Objectives To optimize the compressive fracture strength ( σ ) and elastic modulus ( E ) of a glass-ionomer (GI) restorative using poly(acrylic) acid (PAA) weight average molecular weight…

Abstract Objectives Leucite glass-ceramics with fine-grained leucite crystals promote improved mechanical strength and increased translucency. The objectives of the study were to optimize the microstructure of a fine-grained leucite glass-ceramic…

Abstract Objectives To investigate the influence of the energy dose on the hardness, polymerization depth, and internal adaptation of silorane and methacrylate-based posterior composites in Class II restorations with different…

Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the effect of post-polymerization heat-treatments on degree of conversion (DC), residual methyl methacrylate concentration (MMA r ) and in vitro cytotoxicity of autopolymerizing acrylic repair…

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the influence of occlusal geometry of all-ceramic pre-molars, namely cusp angle and associated notch radius, on the scatter of load to failure tests. Methods Forty-five all-ceramic…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the fracture toughness and surface residual stresses present in various pressable ceramics to zirconia resulting from cooling induced temperature gradients….

Abstract Objectives To measure the marginal and internal fit of three-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs) using the micro-CT technique, testing the null hypothesis that there is no difference in the…

Abstract Objectives The occurrence of “chipping” of all-ceramic restorations with Y-TZP frameworks has resulted in various designs and cooling procedures recommended for reducing such behavior. In this paper the temperature…

Abstract Objectives The effect of visible light passing through a resin composite with different particle sizes of spherical silica filler on the curing depth and Knoop hardness of the resin…

Abstract Objectives Light-cured composites undergo shrinkage during polymerization. The aim of this study was to evaluate regional shrinkage within a light-cured composite during polymerization by microcomputed tomography and mechanical properties…

Abstract Introduction The hypothesis was that experimental ion-leaching bioactive composites enhance remineralization of apatite-depleted dentin. Materials and methods Calcium-aluminosilicate (wTC-Ba) or fluoride-containing calcium-aluminosilicate (FTC-Ba) Portland-derived mineral powders were mixed with…

Abstract Objectives To develop an enhanced, reproducible and discriminatory biocompatibility testing model for non-precious dental casting alloys, prepared to a clinically relevant surface finishing condition, using TR146 oral keratinocyte cells….

Abstract Objective Chipping failures observed clinically in bilayer systems of porcelain and zirconia restorations should be coupled with a monoclinic to tetragonal phase transformation in the zirconia layer due to…

Abstract Objectives The aim was to evaluate the stress distribution, comparing an anterior sound tooth with post-endodontic restored teeth under mechanical loading. Methods A three-dimensional finite element analysis was performed…

Abstract Objectives CAD/CAM-technologies aim for a standardized, accurate production of dental restorations out of high strength materials (zirconia). The three-dimensional internal fit of CAD/CAM-manufactured zirconia copings was evaluated in vitro…