The effect of dentine pre-treatment using bioglass and/or polyacrylic acid on the interfacial characteristics of resin-modified glass ionomer cements

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on The effect of dentine pre-treatment using bioglass and/or polyacrylic acid on the interfacial characteristics of resin-modified glass ionomer cements

Graphical abstract Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of load-cycle aging and/or 6 months artificial saliva (AS) storage on bond durability and interfacial ultramorphology of resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC)…

read more

Enhancing predicted fluoride varnish efficacy and post-treatment compliance by means of calcium-containing gummy bears

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Enhancing predicted fluoride varnish efficacy and post-treatment compliance by means of calcium-containing gummy bears

Abstract Objectives This study determined whether consumption of calcium-containing gummies prior to fluoride varnish application enhances plaque fluoride retention and compliance with post-varnish application instructions. Methods The present study followed…

read more

3D-Image analysis of the impact of toothpaste abrasivity on the progression of simulated non-carious cervical lesions

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on 3D-Image analysis of the impact of toothpaste abrasivity on the progression of simulated non-carious cervical lesions

Abstract Objectives To investigate the effect of toothpaste abrasive level on the progression of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) using 3D-image subtraction. Methods Upper first premolars were allocated into seven groups…

read more

Effect of shading technique and thickness on color stability and translucency of new generation translucent zirconia

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Effect of shading technique and thickness on color stability and translucency of new generation translucent zirconia

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of shading technique and thickness on the color stability and translucency of translucent zirconia after coffee thermocycling. Methods Specimens in different thicknesses (1; 1.5;…

read more

Clinical performance of glass ionomer cement and composite resin in Class II restorations in primary teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Clinical performance of glass ionomer cement and composite resin in Class II restorations in primary teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objectives This study compared the clinical performance of glass ionomer cement (GIC) compared to composite resin (CR) in Class II restorations in primary teeth. Data Literature search according to…

read more
Get VIDEdental app for watching clinical videos