Pocket Dentistry

Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to examine the effect different configurations of curing would have on the depth and distribution of the cure within each configuration, for…

Abstract Objective As the first part of a larger study on curing characteristics of a resin-based composite (RBC), the major objectives were to create an energy-hardness relationship (EHR) that relates…

Abstract Objective To investigate contact angle and surface free energy of experimental dental resin composites containing novel delivery systems of polymeric hollow beads and low-surface tension agents after chewing simulation…

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of photo-initiator on the degree of conversion (DC) and elution of Bis-GMA and HEMA for 8 one-step adhesive formulations. Methods We used Scotchbond Universal…

Abstract Objectives To assess depth of cure (DOC), degree of conversion (DC), and flexural strength (FS) of several resin composites with low-stress behavior. Methods SonicFill (Kerr), SureFil ® SDR™ (Dentsply),…

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to investigate depth dependent changes of polymerization process and kinetics of visible light-curing (VLC) dental composites in real-time. The measured quantity –…

Abstract The effect of sintering conditions and concomitant microstructure of dental zirconia (ZrO 2 ) ceramics on their low-temperature degradation (LTD) behavior remains unclear. Objectives Therefore, their effect on LTD…

Abstract Objectives Endodontic pathogens can penetrate deep into dentinal tubules and therefore survive the chemo-mechanical disinfection procedures. Bacterial penetration has been mainly studies using sliced infected human teeth which, besides…

Abstract Objectives To determine temperature dependence of shrinkage stress kinetics for a set of resin composites formulated with dimethacrylate monomer matrices. Methods Six representative resin composites with a range of…