Highlights • The presence of monomers with acidic groups in self-adhesive resin cements allows a simplified indirect luting technique. • The same acidic monomers may adversely affect their properties where…
Graphical abstract Highlights • CHX-loaded nanoparticles showed desirable physicochemical and antibacterial characteristics. • CHX-loaded PLGA nanoparticles proved the ability to gradually release CHX up to 28 days. • Carried on…
Graphical abstract Highlights • A 10 μm thick altered zone is present under the airborne-particle abraded 3Y-TZP surface. • Ageing penetrates through the altered zone and decreases the surface strengthening….
Graphical abstract Highlights • Sol–gel derived bioactive glass nanoparticles (BGNs) were successfully fabricated with ∼42 nm in diameter with bioactivity. • The incorporation of BGNs into glass ionomer cement (GIC)…
Abstract Objective Patients with dry mouth often have an acidic oral environment lacking saliva that provides calcium (Ca) and phosphate (P) ions. However, there has been no study on dentin…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of light-curing wavelengths on composite filler particle displacement, and thus to visualize localized polymerization shrinkage in a resin-based composite (RBC) containing camphorquinone (CQ) and…
Abstract Objective To investigate both genotoxicity and hardening of bulk-fill composite materials applied in 4-mm layer thickness and photo-activated for different exposure times. Methods Three flowable bulk-fill materials and one…
Highlights • Dual-cured 2-step self-etch adhesive is recommended for buildup restorations with dual-cured resin composites. • The in vitro behavior of universal adhesives depends on the curing more and the…
Abstract Objective Graphene and its derivatives, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), are 2D carbon-based materials with remarkable physical, chemical and biological properties. Graphene sheets have high specific…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objective In this study we demonstrate that inorganic polyphosphate (polyP) exhibits a dual protective effect on teeth: it elicits a strong antibacterial effect against the cariogenic bacterium…
Highlights • Roughness analyses of marketed dental implant screws was conducted. • Stereo-SEM and interferometry exhibited predominant statistical differences. • Both methods revealed different ability to discriminate between surfaces. •…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different opacifiers on the translucency of experimental dental composite-resins. Methods Three metal oxides that are used as…
Abstract Objectives To formulate experimental hydrophilic (Exp) VPS impression materials incorporating a novel surfactant (Rhodasurf CET-2), and to compare their contact angles (CAs) with commercial materials, before/after disinfection. Methods CAs…
Graphical abstract Highlights • The presented protocol might serve as a reference for the discussion on how to specify the current standards. • Strength of the injection-molded zirconia bone-level implant…
Abstract Objective The objective of this randomized controlled prospective trial was to evaluate the durability of a low shrinkage and TEGDMA/HEMA-free resin composite system in posterior restorations in a 6-year…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Pretreatment of demineralized dentin with 1–5% DMSO increases wettability. • DMSO has a concentration-dependent effect on dentin matrix expansion/shrinkage. • The effects may relate to DMSO’s…
Abstract Objective To investigate the microstructural properties and reliability of zirconia partially stabilized by yttrium oxide (Y-TZP) for use in monolithic form (Vita YZ HT, Vita Zahnfabrik, Germany) after different…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry functions in analyzing organic coating. • The covalent bond between MDP and zirconia is verified by zirconium phosphate-related ions. • A…
Abstract Application of collagen cross-linkers to demineralized dentin improves bond durability. While the benefits of cross-linking treatments to bond strength and fatigue resistance have been explored, changes in hybrid layer…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the influence of different air-blowing durations on the micro-tensile bond strength (μTBS) of five current one-step adhesive systems to dentin. Methods One hundred and five caries-free…
