Graphical abstract Highlights • Titanium (Ti) and zirconia (Zi) gave the best results in terms of HGK behavior. • PICNs exhibited intermediate results between Ti–Zi and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. •…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the degree of conversion (DC%), salt yield and mechanical properties of self-adhesive luting agents (SAA) set under dual-cure (E) and self-cure (NE) modes. Methods Three SAA…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to improve the strength and quality of the titanium–hydroxyapatite interface in order to prevent long-term failure of the implanted devices originating from…
Highlights • Copper nanoparticles were characterized and added in different concentrations to etch-and-rinse adhesive. • Addition of copper nanoparticles did not affect several mechanical properties tested. • Higher concentrations of…
Abstract Objectives To assess surface/subsurface damage after grinding with diamond discs on five CAD-CAM restorative materials and to estimate potential losses in strength based on crack size measurements of the…
Graphical abstract Highlights • At equal loading, all filler sizes produce similar flexural properties. • At maximum loading, larger particles produce better flexural properties. • Smaller particles produce more transparent…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Maximum loading calculation for idealized packing of uniform-sized spheres. • Maximum loading of uniform-sized spheres = 74.05 vol%, regardless of their sizes. • Fitting secondary particles…
Highlights • Montmorillonite can be successfully functionalised by a methacrylate-based compound with an increase of interlayer space from 11.6 Å to 14.2 Å. • Dental resin composites can be prepared…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Initial bacterial adhesion to the Ti and Ti alloy was significantly inhibited after plasma functionalizing. • The bacterial adhesion-resistance effect was induced by carbon cleaning. •…
