Abstract Objectives To evaluate the influence of surface treatments of different resin-based composites (RBCs) on S. mutans biofilm formation. Methods 4 RBCs (microhybrid, nanohybrid, nanofilled, bulk-filled) and 6 finishing-polishing (F/P)…
Abstract Objectives This investigation, based on a 3-year epidemiological surveillance open cohort study, aimed to provide an insight of the prevalence of periodontitis, dental caries and peri-implant pathology and to…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effectiveness of two home bleaching modalities on whitening of tetracycline-stained teeth (TST). Methods A randomized controlled trial on the bleaching effect of 15% carbamide peroxide…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of local and/or systemic statin use as an adjunct to non-surgical and/or surgical periodontal therapy. Data Literature search according to PRISMA guidelines with the…
Abstract Introduction/Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of bioactive glasses in promoting enamel remineralization. Data An electronic search with a complementary gray literature search for in vivo and in vitro research….
Abstract Introduction/objective A systematic review was conducted to explore whether tooth loss affects dietary intake and nutritional status among adults. Data Longitudinal studies of population-based or clinical samples of adults…
Abstract Objectives To measure tooth whitening effects delivered immediately after brushing with silica-based toothpastes containing either blue covarine or a combination of blue covarine and FD&C Blue No. 1 in…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effects of a silica-based whitening toothpaste containing blue covarine on the colour of restorations in extracted human teeth. Methods Human extracted teeth were mounted in…
Abstract Objectives To measure the tooth whitening effects delivered immediately after brushing with silica-based toothpastes containing blue covarine in vitro and in vivo . Methods Salivary pellicle coated human extracted…
Abstract Objectives To assess the robustness of a new custom built video-based digital imaging system (VDIS) for measuring tooth colour and whiteness under in vitro and in vivo conditions. Methods…
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…
