Abstract Objective Recent studies developed antibacterial bonding agents and composites containing a quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate (QADM) and nanoparticles of silver (NAg). The objectives of this study were to investigate: (1)…
Abstract Objective Antibacterial primer and adhesive are promising to help combat biofilms and recurrent caries. The objectives of this study were to compare novel bonding agent containing quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate…
Abstract Objective In the treatment of periodontal defects, composite membranes might be applied to protect the injured area and simultaneously stimulate tissue regeneration. This work describes the development and characterization…
Abstract Objectives This study investigated the incorporation of calcium hydroxide (CH) and its effect on pH-neutralization and fundamental properties of model self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs). Methods Two-paste SARCs were obtained….
Abstract Dual-cure (DC) resins are mainly used as cements due to high initial color (generally yellow) and large color shift (Δ E *) after polymerization as compared to light-cured resins….
Abstract Objective CAD/CAM ceramic restorative material is routinely bonded to tooth substrates using adhesive cement. This study investigates micro-crack growth and damage in the ceramic/dentin adhesive interface under fatigue shear…
Abstract Objective This study determined the volumetric shrinkage, degree of conversion, sorption, solubility, and flexure properties (before and after aging) of commercial dental composites identified as “low shrinkage”. Methods Six…
Abstract Low temperature degradation of zirconia (3Y-TZP) oral implants and its effect on fatigue reliability is poorly documented. Objective The aim of this investigation was to follow the aging process…
Abstract Objective Conventional dental composites with randomly dispersed inorganic particles within a polymer matrix fail to recapitulate the aligned and anisotropic structure of the dentin and enamel. The aim of…
Abstract Objective To investigate the short- and long-term in vitro wear resistance of experimental resin-based composites (RBCs) derived from a commercial formulation. Methods Six experimental RBCs were manufactured by manipulating…
