Abstract Objectives The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of ball milling on the initial mercury vapor release rate and mechanical properties such as compressive strength,…
Abstract Objectives Cavity lining with flowable composites have been proposed to improve initial marginal adaptation and minimize shrinkage stresses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if prewarming of…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of the present research was to demonstrate images of failures into the structure of pit and fissure sealants using optical coherence tomography (OCT). Methods Five human…
Abstract Objective To determine the slow crack growth (SCG) and Weibull parameters of five dental ceramics: a vitreous porcelain (V), a leucite-based porcelain (D), a leucite-based glass-ceramic (E1), a lithium…
Abstract Objectives To characterize the stress induced deformation of bi-axial flexure strength (BFS) test specimens during processing to provide an insight into sintering effects and associated BFS determination. Methods 40…
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the ability of a novel sol–gel bioactive glass, in conjunction with appropriate carrier vehicles, to reduce dentinal fluid flow, with an eye toward reducing dentinal…
Abstract Objectives To study monomer elution from four resin-based composites (RBCs) cured with different light sources. Methods Twenty-eight premolars were randomly allocated to four groups. Standardized cavities were prepared and…
Abstract Objectives To more efficiently determine the subcritical crack growth (SCG) parameters of dental ceramics, the effects of stressing rate and choice of statistical regression model on estimates of SCG…
Abstract Objectives This study sought to evaluate and compare the marginal and internal fit in vitro of three-unit FDPs in Co–Cr made using four fabrication techniques, and to conclude in…
Abstract Objectives This study aimed at investigating the influence of fabrication method, storage condition and material on the fracture strength of temporary 3-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Methods A CrCo-alloy…
Abstract Objective Monomer development for a reduced shrinkage of composite materials still challenges the modern research. The purpose of this study was to analyse the shrinkage behavior of an innovative…
Abstract Objectives Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP–ACP) is a milk derivative which holds nanoclusters of calcium and phosphate ions. The presence of CPP–ACP has been found to reduce demineralization and…
Abstract Objectives To demonstrate that silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) could be synthesized in situ in acrylic dental resins. Methods Light-cure (LC; bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate, tetraethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, bisphenol A ethoxylate dimethacrylate…
Abstract Objectives This study was designed to evaluate the effect of an increase of fiber-density on some mechanical properties of higher volume fiber-reinforced composite (FRC). Methods Five groups of FRC…
