Abstract Objectives The use of haptic technology as an adjunct to clinical teaching is well documented in medicine and dentistry. However its application in clinical patient care is less well…

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of three calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS)/sodium monofluorophosphate containing dentifrices, compared to positive and negative controls on plaque re-growth in a non-brushing model, after 4…

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of air-abrasion using three abrasive powders, on the susceptibility of sound enamel to an acid challenge. Methods 40 human enamel samples were flattened, polished…

Abstract Objectives Enamel fluorosis is a hypomineralization caused by chronic exposure to high levels of fluoride during tooth development. Previous research on the relationship between enamel fluoride content and fluorosis…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to characterize the mineral distribution pattern of natural fissural enamel lesions and to quantify structural parameters and mineral density of these lesions…

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of tooth bleaching using ozone after hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) in comparison to the use of H 2 O 2 alone. Methods…

Abstract Objective This randomized controlled clinical trial compared two techniques and materials for restoring carious teeth—Bulk dentine replacement versus incremental placement of a hybrid posterior resin composite material in terms…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this retrospective practice-based study was to investigate the longevity of direct restorations placed by a group of general dental practitioners (GDPs) and to explore the…

Abstract Objective To synthesise data from the literature on the effects of various parent-related characteristics (socio-demographic, behavioural and family environment) on dental caries in the permanent dentition of children. Data…

Abstract Introduction Quantification of collagen degradation is an important parameter to evaluate dentin caries progression or the efficacy of caries prevention aid. The aim of this study was to validate…

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to develop a self-healing dental composite containing poly(urea-formaldehyde) (PUF) shells with triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) and N,N -dihydroxyethyl- p -toluidine (DHEPT) as…

Abstract Objectives Only a few studies exist, which assess the clinical long-term behavior of all-ceramic FDPs in the posterior region. The aim of the present prospective clinical study was to…

Abstract Objectives Guided bone regeneration (GBR) processes are frequently necessary to achieve appropriate substrates before the restoration of edentulous areas. This study aimed to evaluate the bone regeneration reliability of…

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the progression of dental erosion in 13–14 year-olds after 4 years, and its association with lifestyle and oral health. Methods 227 randomly selected 13–14 year-olds from…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of removing excess of resin-based materials applied to eroded enamel, subjected to erosive challenge. Methods Bovine enamel blocks…

Abstract Objective This study evaluated the effects of surface preparation and the application time of adhesives on the resin–dentine bond strengths with universal adhesives. Methods Sixty molars were cut to…

Abstract Objectives To investigate the current prevalence of open access (OA) in the field of dentistry, the means used to provide OA, as well as the association between OA and…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference between anti-cariogenic biofilm activities of glass ionomers (G-Is) during the initial and second fluoride release phases and to…