Abstract Objectives The initial adhesion of microorganisms to clinically used dental biomaterials is influenced by physico-chemical parameters like hydrophobicity and pre-adsorption of salivary proteins. Here, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyethylene (PE),…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of polymerization shrinkage of the cement layer on stresses within feldspathic ceramic crowns, using experimentally validated FEA models…
Abstract Objective The objective was to examine the effect of a solvent dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) on resin–dentin bond durability, as well as potential functional mechanisms behind the effect. Methods Microtensile…
Abstract Objective To determine whether the thickness, processing technique, and cooling protocol of veneer ceramic influence the flexural strength of a bilayer ceramic system. Materials and methods Sixty-four bar-shaped specimens…
Abstract Objective Biomodification of dentin by a natural crosslinker has been recommended to improve a mechanical property of demineralized dentin. This study investigated the effect of various plant-derived agents (hesperidin,…
Abstract Objective Recent studies supported the use of protein cross-linking agents during bonding procedures to inactivate endogenous dentin proteases, preventing dentin collagen degradation thus improving bond durability. The aim of…
Abstract Objective To verify the null hypothesis that in a high compliance testing system stress magnitude was not influenced by specimen dimensions and, therefore, by its cavity configuration factor (…
Abstract Objectives To test the null hypothesis that polymerization-induced stress was not influenced by cavity dimensions and geometries. Methods Four experimental groups, with different C-factors and specimen volumes were defined…
Abstract Objective A high-viscosity consistency of the glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may lead to poor adaptation into the cavity. The use of a flowable GIC layer seemed to improve its adaptation…
Abstract Objectives Clinical experience with implant-supported dentures indicates that fracture and chipping of teeth are becoming an issue. Tooth fracture and chipping rates of approximately 2.5% per year are being…
Abstract Objective Endogenous dentin collagenolytic enzymes, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and cysteine cathepsins, are responsible for the time-dependent hydrolysis of collagen matrix of hybrid layers. As collagen matrix integrity is essential…
Abstract Objective To develop polymeric hydrogel delivery systems for iontophorseis transfer of large molecules across buccal (porcine) mucosa. Methods Three hydrogels (PVA, HPMC and PVA/HPMC) were prepared as stable gels…
Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of differential coping designs on the stress distributions of an all-ceramic crown on, the upper central incisor under varying loads. Methods 3D finite element…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the null hypotheses that hydrofluoric (HF) acid etching time would neither decrease the biaxial flexural strength of a glass-based veneering ceramic nor enhance it after silane…
Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of autoclave induced low-temperature degradation on the adhesion energy between yttria-stabilized zirconia veneered with porcelain. Methods The strain energy release rate using a four-point…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the 5 year clinical dentin bonding effectiveness of two HEMA-free adhesives in Class V non-carious cervical lesions. Material and methods…
Abstract Objective Caries adjacent to restorations is one of the main causes for restoration replacement. Antimicrobial substances incorporated into dental materials would potentially be able to reduce secondary caries initiation…
Abstract Objectives A model resin composite containing a novel monomodal inorganic filler system based on submicron-sized Ba–Si–Al glass particles (NanoFine NF180; Schott) was formulated and compared with an experimental composite…
Abstract Objectives This study seeks to correlate the interrelated properties of conversion, shrinkage, modulus and stress as dimethacrylate networks transition from rubbery to glassy states during photopolymerization. Methods An unfilled…
Abstract Objective The present work evaluated the thermal behavior of porcelain–metal and porcelain–zirconia restorations during fast and slow firing and cooling. Methods All-ceramic (porcelain on zirconia) and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) molar…
