Abstract Objectives Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) is promising for dental and craniofacial applications due to its ability to be injected or filled into complex-shaped bone defects and molded for esthetics,…
Graphical abstract Mineral/Matrix ratio (MMR) calculated at the different Raman spectra after principal components analysis. ADH: adhesive; HL: hybrid layer; BHL: bottom hybrid layer; DEN: dentine; PA: phosphoric acid; SB:…
Abstract Objective Polymerization shrinkage developed in vertical and horizontal directions after light activation of light-curing composite restorative materials. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of vertical…
Abstract Objectives Chipping is the most frequent clinical failure of zirconia crowns. Causes of chipping have not been completely understood and different possible reasons have been considered. The study was…
Abstract Objectives The bonding interface of glass ceramics and resin luting cements plays an important role in the long-term durability of ceramic restorations. The purpose of this systematic review is…
Abstract Objective The general aim of this article is to describe the state-of-the-art of biocompatibility testing for dental materials, and present new strategies for improving operative dentistry techniques and the…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate first white titanium surfaces developed for improvement of existing clinically used titanium-based implants Ticer. Methods The anodic plasma-electrochemical oxidation in aqueous solutions of sodium hydroxide and…
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to determine if Gluma dentin desensitizer (5.0% glutaraldehyde and 35% HEMA in water) can inhibit the endogenous MMPs of dentin matrices in…
Abstract Objectives To verify the influence of filler size distributions on fracture toughness ( K Ic ), initial fracture strength (IFS) and cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) of experimental resin composites….
Abstract Objectives To examine the effects of the combined use of chlorhexidine and ethanol on the durability of resin-dentin bonds. Methods Forty-eight flat dentin surfaces were etched (32% phosphoric acid),…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the viscoelastic properties of high pressure (HP) polymerized urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) with those of control, ambient pressure thermo-polymerized and photo-polymerized,…
Abstract Objective Dental implants anchor in bone through a tight fit and osseo-integratable properties of the implant surfaces, while a protective soft tissue seal around the implants neck is needed…
Abstract Objectives Investigation of the hydration and characterization of Theracal and Biodentine used for pulp capping. Methods The setting mechanism and characterization of set Biodentine and Theracal after immersion in…
