Abstract Objective This work investigates the graft polymerization of acrylic acid onto nanoclay platelets to be utilized as reinforcing fillers in an experimental dental adhesive. Physical and mechanical properties of…
Abstract Objective To fabricate and characterize dental composites reinforced with various amounts of zirconia–silica (ZS) or zirconia–yttria–silica (ZYS) ceramic nanofibers. Methods Control composites (70 wt% glass particle filler, no nanofibers)…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the mechanical and rheological properties of resin-based pit and fissure sealants to flowable resin composites in order to define clinical…
Abstract Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of engineering, material and biological sciences toward the development of therapeutic strategies and biological substitutes that restore, maintain, replace…
Abstract Objectives Innumerous modifications have been proposed for the microtensile test since its introduction; however, testing parameters are not often well described and wide variations in bond strength are commonly…
Abstract Objective It had previously been shown that the inverse-square law does not apply to the force–distance relationship in the case of a long, thin magnet with one end in…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the amount of Zn in gold alloys contributes to porcelain–metal bonding. Methods Experiments were carried out using a commercial…
Abstract Objective Tricalcium silicate is the major constituent phase in mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). It is thus postulated that pure tricalcium silicate can replace the Portland cement component of MTA….
Abstract Objectives Previous studies have developed calcium phosphate and fluoride releasing composites. Other studies have incorporated chlorhexidine (CHX) particles into dental composites. However, CHX has not been incorporated in calcium…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate the caries-preventive effect of sealants produced with a high-viscosity glass-ionomer with an elevated powder-liquid ratio (ART), of having energy…
