Abstract Objectives Innumerous modifications have been proposed for the microtensile test since its introduction; however, testing parameters are not often well described and wide variations in bond strength are commonly…
Abstract Objective It had previously been shown that the inverse-square law does not apply to the force–distance relationship in the case of a long, thin magnet with one end in…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the amount of Zn in gold alloys contributes to porcelain–metal bonding. Methods Experiments were carried out using a commercial…
Abstract Objective Tricalcium silicate is the major constituent phase in mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). It is thus postulated that pure tricalcium silicate can replace the Portland cement component of MTA….
Abstract Objectives Previous studies have developed calcium phosphate and fluoride releasing composites. Other studies have incorporated chlorhexidine (CHX) particles into dental composites. However, CHX has not been incorporated in calcium…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate the caries-preventive effect of sealants produced with a high-viscosity glass-ionomer with an elevated powder-liquid ratio (ART), of having energy…
Abstract Nickel (Ni) is a potent sensitizer and may induce innate and adaptive immune responses. Ni is an important component of orthodontic appliances (8–50 wt%). Due to chemical and mechanical…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to analyze the dissolving depth of adhesive resin monomers into pre-polymerized fiber-reinforced composites (FRC) with either a semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) or…
Abstract Objectives Calcium and phosphate ion-releasing resin composites are promising for remineralization. However, there has been no report on incorporating antibacterial agents to these composites. The objective of this study…
Abstract Objectives Aim of the present prospective controlled clinical study was to compare the clinical performances of two different cementation procedures to lute IPS Empress inlays and onlays. Methods Eighty-three…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to thermo-polymerize under high pressure four commercially available dental resin composites to obtain and characterize composite blocks suitable for CAD/CAM procedures. Methods…
Summary Objectives To evaluate if depth of cure D ISO determined by the ISO 4049 method is accurately reflected with bulk fill materials when compared to depth of cure D…
Abstract Objectives To demonstrate that determination of the depth of cure of resin-based composites needs to take into account the depth at which the transition between glassy and rubbery states…
Abstract Objectives To identify the strength limiting flaws in in vitro test specimens of a fine-grained feldspathic dental porcelain. Methods Four-point flexural strengths were measured for 26 test specimens. The…
Abstract Objectives The aim was to investigate the microtensile bond strength (μ-TBS) and failure pattern of self-adhesive luting cements (SLC) to dentin pre-treated with different concentrations of chlorhexidine (CHX) solutions….
Abstract Objectives It is difficult to completely remineralize carious lesions because diffusion into the interior of the lesion is inhibited as new mineral is deposited in the outermost layers. In…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the fracture load of veneered anterior zirconia crowns using normal and Weibull distribution of complete and censored data. Methods Standardized…
Abstract Objectives To give an overview of aspects of silane coupling agents and surface conditioning in dentistry. Methods Currently, silane coupling agents are used as adhesion promoters. Silanes are effective…
Alan Wilson, the distinguished British dental materials scientist and co-inventor of the glass-ionomer cement (GIC), died just before Christmas 2011, after a battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by…
