Abstract Nickel (Ni) is a potent sensitizer and may induce innate and adaptive immune responses. Ni is an important component of orthodontic appliances (8–50 wt%). Due to chemical and mechanical…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to analyze the dissolving depth of adhesive resin monomers into pre-polymerized fiber-reinforced composites (FRC) with either a semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) or…
Abstract Objectives Calcium and phosphate ion-releasing resin composites are promising for remineralization. However, there has been no report on incorporating antibacterial agents to these composites. The objective of this study…
Abstract Objectives Aim of the present prospective controlled clinical study was to compare the clinical performances of two different cementation procedures to lute IPS Empress inlays and onlays. Methods Eighty-three…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to thermo-polymerize under high pressure four commercially available dental resin composites to obtain and characterize composite blocks suitable for CAD/CAM procedures. Methods…
Summary Objectives To evaluate if depth of cure D ISO determined by the ISO 4049 method is accurately reflected with bulk fill materials when compared to depth of cure D…
Abstract Objectives To demonstrate that determination of the depth of cure of resin-based composites needs to take into account the depth at which the transition between glassy and rubbery states…
Abstract Objectives To identify the strength limiting flaws in in vitro test specimens of a fine-grained feldspathic dental porcelain. Methods Four-point flexural strengths were measured for 26 test specimens. The…
Abstract Objectives The aim was to investigate the microtensile bond strength (μ-TBS) and failure pattern of self-adhesive luting cements (SLC) to dentin pre-treated with different concentrations of chlorhexidine (CHX) solutions….
Abstract Objectives It is difficult to completely remineralize carious lesions because diffusion into the interior of the lesion is inhibited as new mineral is deposited in the outermost layers. In…
