Abstract Objective The use of a 30 μm alumina–silica coated particle sand (CoJet™ Sand, 3M Espe), has shown to enhance the adhesion of resin cements to Y-TZP. The question is…
Abstract Objectives To measure the ‘repair’ strength of various combinations of composite using four manufacturers’ adhesive systems, to compare the bond strengths with the cohesive strength of the original, unrepaired…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the kinetic process of water diffusion and mass change in new resin–matrix composites during water sorption/desorption cycles. Methods Five new resin–matrix composites were investigated [Filtek ®…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to validate a new laboratory method to test all-ceramic systems with regard to the proportion of failures. Methods Sixteen standardized mandibular molar…
Abstract Objective The purpose of the present study was to submit the same materials that were tested in the round robin wear test of 2002/2003 to the Alabama wear method….
Abstract Objectives Application of acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gels has long been considered to cause deterioration of composite surfaces. The aims of this study were to demonstrate that nanocomposite surfaces…
Abstract Objectives The aims of this study were to evaluate the cytotoxicity of four orthodontic primers, including two hydrophilic and two hydrophobic materials, and to investigate the role of the…
Abstract Objective To investigate the surface integrity of solvent-challenged ormocer-matrix composites, photoactivated by different light exposure modes, through surface-hardness measurements at different periods of time; and to compare such behavior…
Abstract Objectives The study was conducted to compare the optical parameters of VM7 ® M-shade base dentin ceramics (VITA, Germany) for all ceramic restorations to the chemical composition across the…
Abstract Objectives To test the influence of photoinitiator type and filler particle inclusion on the validity of exposure reciprocity law. Materials and methods 50/50 wt% Bis-GMA/TEGDMA resins were prepared with…
