Continuous etching of aggressive all-in-one adhesives occurs in wet dentin tubules after polymerization of the adhesives. This study challenged the hypothesis that unpolymerized acidic monomers from an aggressive all-in-one self-etching adhesive continue to etch beyond dentin hybrid layers. Dentin surfaces bonded with Adper Prompt L-Pop were sectioned into 0.3-mm-thick slabs. Some of the slabs ...

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different types of composites (Filtek Z250, Esthet X and Filtek Supreme) and dentin thicknesses (0.5 or 1.0 mm) on the generation of heat during photoactivation by QTH (conventional halogen light), LED (light emitting diode), and PAC (xenon plasma light) light-curing units. Temperature changes were recorded with a thermocouple type K connecte...

Confocal laser scanning microscopy can be used in laboratory research to obtain a series of optical XY images through the thickness of the dentin of endodontically treated teeth. With this information the study of the resin/dentin interface of root canal fillings is possible. In comparison to SEM, confocal microscopy has the advantage of providing accurate information and a simple method to det...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate changes in the pulp-dentin complex that result from crown preparation, and their correlation with the thickness of remaining dentin and the preparation technique (with or without water spray cooling). Thirty upper intact premolars scheduled for extraction for orthodontic reasons were high speed prepared, extracted immediately after preparation...

The success of pulpotomy of young permanent teeth depends on the proper selection of dressing materials. This study aimed to evaluate the histological and histomorphometric response of dentin-pulp complex to the enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain(®) gel) compared to that of calcium hydroxide when used as a pulp dressing in immature young permanent dogs' teeth. Dentin-like tissues bridging the f...

PURPOSE This laboratory study assessed the effect of different dentin cleaning procedures on shear bond strength of resin cements for recementing prosthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS 4 × 4 flat surface was prepared on the labial surface of 52 maxillary central incisors. Metal frames (4 × 4 × 1.5 mm) were cast with nickel-chromium alloy. All specimens were randomly divided into 2 groups to be cem...

Objective Cavity preparation is a surgical procedure that attempts to remove all infected dentin.1 Bacteria left beneath the filling material is greatest threat to the pulp. To reduce the potential for residual caries development and sensitivity, an antibacterial solution with the ability to disinfect the prepared tooth surface would be of help.2 So this study was conducted to evaluate and comp...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Production of a ceramic dental restoration that matches a target shade is dependent on porcelain thickness. Even when adequate porcelain thickness exists, clinical shade matches are difficult to achieve. PURPOSE This study predicted the thickness of dentin porcelain required to obtain a clinical shade match (</=3 DeltaE units) for a variety of dental porcelain systems and...

in this investigation the thickness of enamel in the gingival, middle, and incisal thirds of the labial surface of the anterior teeth were measured regarding preparation of the teeth for porcelain laminate veneers.part one, 20 extracted intact human maxillary central and lateral incisors ten of each were selected. the teeth were imbedded in autopolimerize acrylic resin. cross section was prefor...

OBJECTIVE In this in vitro study the antibacterial substantivity of a new sodium hypochlorite-based root canal irrigant (Hypoclean) in bovine root dentin was investigated. STUDY DESIGN Ninety dentin tubes prepared from bovine incisor teeth were used. After contamination for 14 days with Enterococcus faecalis, the specimens were divided into five groups as follows: Hypoclean; Tetraclean; 5.25%...