Optimum pressure for the high-pressure polymerization of urethane dimethacrylate
Highlights • The results have shown that HP UDMA polymers have DC superior to that of the control group. • E ′ and E ″ were not significantly different between…
Cytotoxicity of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in direct contact with odontoblast-like cells
Highlights • Approaches to improve the hybrid layer and bond strength have been developed. • 5% DMSO is able to inactivate human gelatinases MMP-2 and MMP-9. • Evaluation the possible…
Fiber glass–bioactive glass composite for bone replacing and bone anchoring implants
Abstract Objective Although metal implants have successfully been used for decades, devices made out of metals do not meet all clinical requirements, for example, metal objects may interfere with some…
A study of polymerization shrinkage kinetics using digital image correlation
Highlights • A technique for measuring real-time shrinkage strain in composite resin is proposed. • An inversely synchronized external shutter allows for measurement during irradiation. • Polymerization shrinkage kinetics parameters…
The use of micro-CT with image segmentation to quantify leakage in dental restorations
Graphical abstract Highlights • Leakage is quantified using micro-CT, AgNO 3 infiltration and image segmentation. • Substantial leakage occurs in restorations with interfacial imperfection/debonding. • Leakage occurs mostly at the…
Tissue engineering for bone regeneration and osseointegration in the oral cavity
Abstract Objective The focus of this review is to summarize recent advances on regenerative technologies (scaffolding matrices, cell/gene therapy and biologic drug delivery) to promote reconstruction of tooth and dental…
Robust spectrometer-based methods for characterizing radiant exitance of dental LED light curing units
Abstract Objectives Firstly, to assess light output, from a representative range of dental light curing units (LCUs), using a new portable spectrometer based instrument (checkMARC™) compared with a “gold standard”…
Let there be More Light!
In 1832, the last words of the German genius, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, were Mehr Licht (more light). This was either a plea for increased enlightenment or – more prosaically…
