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…
