OBJECTIVES In this in vitro study, the effect of various drying (surface reaction) times of a commercial silane, other than that recommended by the manufacturer (at least 5 min), on the bond strength between the resin composite and silica coated base and noble alloys was evaluated. METHODS A total of 112 disc specimens (9 mm diameter and 0.5 mm thickness) were cast out of two types of alloy d...

The continuous technological advance and increasing availability of new base metal alloys and ceramic systems in the market, coupled to the demands of daily clinical practice, have made the constant evaluation of the bond strength of metal/porcelain combinations necessary. This study evaluated the metal/porcelain shear bond strength of three ceramic systems (Duceram, Williams and Noritake) in c...

The present study aimed to provide guidance for the selection of prosthodontic materials and the management of patients with a suspected metal allergy. This included a comparison of the sensitivity of patients to alloys used in prescribed metal‑containing prostheses, and correlation analysis between metal allergy and accompanying clinical symptoms of sensitized patients using a patch test. The ...

Biofilms forming on the surface of biomaterials can cause intractable implant-related infections. Bacterial adherence and early biofilm formation are influenced by the type of biomaterial used and the physical characteristics of implant surface. In this in vitro research, we evaluated the ability of Staphylococcus epidermidis, the main pathogen in implant-related infections, to form biofilms on...

Removable partial dentures (RPD) are traditionally made of casted alloys using the lostwax technique. Laser-sintering is a new additive manufacturing technique for processing RPD metal frameworks that can produce RPDs frameworks quickly with high precision and at low cost. The objective of this study was to characterize the mechanical, crystallographic, and biocompatibility properties of RPD Co...

t is known that the protective value of zinc is partially a result of its ability to form a protective film when plated on a base metal, such as steel. The zinc is sacrificial and corrodes I preferentially to protectthe steel. Although pure zinc coating provides some degree of protection for the substrate, in a severe corrosion environment, zinc is consumed rapidly. For this reason, it is usual...

<p>Diesel engines cause major pollutants such as hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx). These emissions affect environmental systems lead to global warming climatic change effects. also humans health problems like lung cancer, breathing problems, headaches, etc. Hence, some necessary action has be taken minimise these pollutants. There are several steps ava...

This paper discusses the results of a study focused on nature interaction Me-MeN-(Me,Mo,Al)N coatings (where Me = zirconium (Zr), titanium (Ti), or chromium (Cr)) with contact medium based Ni-Cr system. The studies were carried out during turning nickel–chromium alloy at different cutting speeds. hardness was found, and their nanostructure phase composition studied. experiments conducted using ...

The results of investigation the diffusion interaction kinetics at boundary explosion welded Ti-NiCr system compositions during heat treatment are presented. structure, chemical and phase composition formed zones also studied. It is shown that layered zone a temperature below eutectoid transformation. Diffusion consists solid solutions based on Ti2Ni, TiNi, TiNi3 intermetallic compounds, as wel...