Highlights • The sintering shrinkage of Y-TZP might depend on the specimen shape. • Dimensional changes from sintering of Y-TZP do not occur uniformly in pre-molar shaped single copings. •…
Abstract Objective Composite resins do not adhere well to dental alloys. This weak bond can result in failure at the composite-metal interface in fixed dental prostheses and orthodontic brackets. The…
Highlights • High luminescence before aging was correlated to high amount of oxygen vacancies. • Aging is accompanied by a significant loss of yttrium from the surface. • Surface oxygen…
Abstract Objective To verify and calibrate a chemical model for simulating the degradation of the dentin-composite interface induced by multi-species oral biofilms in vitro. Methods Dentin-composite disks (5-mm dia. ×…
Highlights • Novel fluoride containing BAG-resin adhesive has a sustainable long term release of F, Ca and PO 4 . • The new adhesive reacts selectively in low pH environment…
Highlights • The effect of machining on fatigue strength of CAD/CAM ceramics was evaluated. • Machining reduces the flexural fatigue strength of CAD/CAM ceramics. • Y-TZP showed the greatest reduction…
Abstract Objective Nanoparticles having a size from 1 to 100 nm are present in nature and are successfully used in many products of daily life. Nanoparticles are also embedded per…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Addition of synthetized thio-urethane oligomers to methacrylate-based composites. • Composites filled with inorganic fillers varying refractive index and size. • Filler content affected the light-transmission and…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Binary and ternary Ti alloys were developed. • Ti–Zr alloys exhibited enhanced hardness and electrochemical stability. • Ti–Nb–Zr alloys presented an elastic modulus closer to that…
Highlights • Accurate gingival temperature rise was measured in swine gingiva. • Exposure to polywave LED light caused significant gingival temperature rise. • Higher exposure values increase the probability of…
Abstract Objectives Despite developments in polycrystalline ceramics, glassy dental-ceramic materials provide the optimum cosmetic option in most clinical situations to mimic the natural dentition. The clinical success of glassy dental-ceramic…
Highlights • In vitro radiotherapy seems not to impair the mechanical properties of composite resins. • Post-bonding in vitro radiotherapy does not weaken bond strength of adhesive systems. • Pre-bonding…
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to develop a rapid and effective method to remineralize human carious-like enamel using chimaeric peptide-mediated nanocomplexes of carboxymethyl chitosan/amorphous calcium phosphate (CMC/ACP),…
Abstract Objective Vascularization is a critical process during bone regeneration/repair and the lack of tissue vascularization is recognized as a major challenge in applying bone tissue engineering methods for cranial…
Abstract Background Clinical failure of dental ceramics is usually reported as partial fracture of the restoration (chipping) or as catastrophic fracture of the whole structure. In contrast to metals, ceramics…
Abstract Objective The objective of this work, commissioned by the Academy of Dental Materials, was to review and critically appraise test methods to characterize properties related to critical issues for…
