Abstract Objectives The aims of this study are to determine the extent to which the ranking order for clinical Contact-Free-Occlusal-Area (CFOA) wear performance of composites correlates with the ranking based…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate flexural properties of different fiber posts systems and to morphologically characterize their micro-structure. Methods Six types of translucent fiber posts were selected: RelyX Post (3M ESPE),…
Abstract Objective Development of high strength dental composites with adhesive, antibacterial and re-mineralizing potential. Materials Urethane and triethylene glycol dimethacrylates were combined with HEMA (10 or 20 wt%) and 2MP…
Abstract Objectives To determine and identify correlations between flexural strength, strain at failure, elastic modulus and hardness versus ceramic network densities of a range of novel polymer-infiltrated-ceramic-network (PICN) materials. Methods…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of the nano-hydroxyapatite incorporated silorane composite material with the commercially available dental composites. Methods Filtek Silorane resin…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate flexural properties of different fiber posts systems and to morphologically characterize their micro-structure. Methods Six types of translucent fiber posts were selected: RelyX Post (3M ESPE),…
The authors wish to inform the readers of a needed clarification in this published article regarding an error on page 148, Section 4.1.2. Viscosity, monomers and fillers , left column,…
Abstract Objective To investigate whether proanthocyanidins (PA) is capable of improving dentin collagen’s biological stability through cross-linking within time periods that are clinically relevant. Materials and methods Demineralized dentin collagen…
Abstract Objective Development of high strength dental composites with adhesive, antibacterial and re-mineralizing potential. Materials Urethane and triethylene glycol dimethacrylates were combined with HEMA (10 or 20 wt%) and 2MP…
Abstract There are concerns regarding the longevity of resin composite restorations and the clinical relevance of in vitro bond strength testing to the durability of dentin bonds in vivo. Objective…
Abstract Objective Recent studies developed antibacterial bonding agents and composites containing a quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate (QADM) and nanoparticles of silver (NAg). The objectives of this study were to investigate: (1)…
Abstract Objective Antibacterial primer and adhesive are promising to help combat biofilms and recurrent caries. The objectives of this study were to compare novel bonding agent containing quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate…
Abstract Objective In the treatment of periodontal defects, composite membranes might be applied to protect the injured area and simultaneously stimulate tissue regeneration. This work describes the development and characterization…
Abstract Objectives This study investigated the incorporation of calcium hydroxide (CH) and its effect on pH-neutralization and fundamental properties of model self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs). Methods Two-paste SARCs were obtained….
Abstract Dual-cure (DC) resins are mainly used as cements due to high initial color (generally yellow) and large color shift (Δ E *) after polymerization as compared to light-cured resins….
Abstract Objective CAD/CAM ceramic restorative material is routinely bonded to tooth substrates using adhesive cement. This study investigates micro-crack growth and damage in the ceramic/dentin adhesive interface under fatigue shear…
Abstract Objective This study determined the volumetric shrinkage, degree of conversion, sorption, solubility, and flexure properties (before and after aging) of commercial dental composites identified as “low shrinkage”. Methods Six…
Abstract Low temperature degradation of zirconia (3Y-TZP) oral implants and its effect on fatigue reliability is poorly documented. Objective The aim of this investigation was to follow the aging process…
Abstract Objective Conventional dental composites with randomly dispersed inorganic particles within a polymer matrix fail to recapitulate the aligned and anisotropic structure of the dentin and enamel. The aim of…
Abstract Objective To investigate the short- and long-term in vitro wear resistance of experimental resin-based composites (RBCs) derived from a commercial formulation. Methods Six experimental RBCs were manufactured by manipulating…
