Graphical abstract Highlights • Bond strength of composite cements to dentin was evaluated both by iFT and μTBS. • μTBS appeared more discriminative than iFT for bonding effectiveness of cements…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN) loading in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) changed the mechanical properties depending on the incorporated concentration. • An anti-adherent effect against Candida albicans and…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the microstructure and mechanical behavior of polymer-infiltrated zirconia ceramics as a function of Fe 2 O 3 concentration (0–0.3 mol%). Methods Polymer-infiltrated zirconia ceramics with different…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the fatigue life of zirconia-veneered and metal-ceramic crowns comprised by an even thickness or a modified framework design when loaded on marginal ridges. Methods Eighty marginal…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of two aging methods (mechanical cycling and autoclave) on the mechanical behavior of veneer and framework ceramic specimens with different configurations (monolithic, two and…
Abstract Objective The objective of the present study was to determine the hardness and adhesion strength at the porcelain to alloy interface. Methods 15 bi-layer porcelain veneered Co–Cr specimens of…
Highlights • A new testing method for researching real “cell-attachment” of living cells is proposed. • Human dentin could be established as a gold standard for this testing method. •…
Highlights • Resin–dentin interfacial biodegradation, fracture toughness and morphology. • Esterase accelerated the degradation of total-etch resin–dentin interfaces. • Mechanical performance deterioration with total-etch but not self-etch adhesives. • MMP…
Abstract Objective Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from cariogenic microorganisms and resin monomers like HEMA (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) included in dentin adhesive are present in a clinical situation in deep dentinal cavity preparations. Here,…
Graphical abstract Highlights • A new wet-bonding technique using DMSO is proposed. • The mechanism relies on DMSO displacing free water from dentin. • This increases bond strength of etch-and-rinse…
