Abstract Objective To investigate the tooth whiteness perceptibility thresholds of the average observer to changes in the CIELAB values and an optimised whiteness Index for dentistry (WIO) based on psychophysical…
Abstract Objectives To review current knowledge concerning the application of colour science on tooth colour and whiteness description, measurement, distribution and its psychological impact. Data sources “Scopus” databases were searched…
It is often said “One smile can make the difference” and the importance of a smile cannot be underestimated. It is therefore not surprising that the population increasingly request a…
Abstract Objectives An evaluation method is proposed to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the clinical outcome of the enamel hypomineralization treatment with infiltrative resin in young adolescents. The aesthetic outcome is…
Abstract Objective This randomized double-blind clinical trial compared tooth sensitivity (TS), bleaching efficacy, and cytokine levels after applying in-office bleaching treatments containing 15% and 35% hydrogen peroxide (HP15% and HP35%,…
Abstract Objectives To compare the cost and to evaluate cost-effectiveness of fabricating mandibular complete dentures (CDs) using two different impression methods. Methods A crossover randomized controlled trial including 27 edentulous…
Abstract Objectives The objective of the present study was to investigate the long-term effect of 0.01% acrolein (ACR) aqueous solution, employed as an additional primer, on the mechanical durability and…
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the quality of posterior restorations (amalgam or composite) placed in adults from a birth cohort and its association with clinical and socioeconomic determinants…
Abstract Objective This in situ study evaluated the effect of the association of low-F (4500 μg F/g) gel containing TMP and FT (1100 μg F/g) on enamel demineralization. Methods This…
Abstract Objectives The Stopping Cavities Trial investigated effectiveness and safety of 38% silver diamine fluoride in arresting caries lesions. Materials and methods The study was a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled superiority…
