Abstract Objective Many dental materials are used in contact with each other in sandwich techniques. Liners, bases and permanent restorative materials are placed adjacent to each other and allowed to…

Abstract Objective To assess by means of “thin-slice” push-out test, light and scanning electron microscopy, the interfacial strength and sealing ability of new self-adhesive resin cements when used to lute…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to test whether the load bearing capacity of anterior zirconia crowns veneered with overpressed or layered, is similar and to evaluate the…

Abstract Objective To assess the influence of laser-textured surfaces on the adhesion of composite to dentin after being rotary prepared. Methods Thirty healthy teeth were kept in 0.1% thymol solution…

Abstract Objectives This retrospective clinical study evaluated the suitability of a glass ionomer system as a permanent restoration material in posterior cavities. Methods 26 Class I (1-surface (S1)) and 125…

Abstract Objectives The consumption of acidic soft drinks may lead to demineralization and softening of human dental enamel, known as dental erosion. The aims of this in vitro study were…

Abstract Objective To evaluate the influence of different surface treatments on the microtensile bond strength of resin cement to zirconia ceramic. Materials and methods Twelve cylinder-shaped ( 12 × 5.25…

Abstract Objective Test the hypothesis that glass-bonding of free-form veneer and core ceramic layers can produce robust interfaces, chemically durable and esthetic in appearance and, above all, resistant to delamination….

Abstract Objectives Polyacid-modified composite resins (compomers) are restorative dental materials that exhibit certain features of traditional dental composites and glass-ionomer cements. The aim of this paper was to develop experimental…