OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of both single and double applications of (Adper Prompt L-Pop) self-etching dental adhesive, when used with three classes of light-activated restorative materials, in comparison to the performance of each restorative system adhesive. Evaluation parameters to be considered for the adhesive systems were (a) immediate marginal ad...

PURPOSE The purposes of this study are to evaluate the internal and marginal adaptation of two widely used CAD/CAM systems and to study the effect of porcelain press veneering process on the prosthesis adaptation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Molar of a lower jaw typodont resin model was prepared by adjusting a 1.0 mm circumferential chamfer, an occlusal reduction of 2.0 mm, and a 5° convergence ang...

Thirty-six patients, 7-13 years of age, demonstrated 96 pairs of contralateral occlusal fissure and bucca] and lingual pit cavities which were restored with a high-copper amalgam. One restoration in each pair was polished with a slurry of XXX-Silex in an unwebbed rubber cup at eight minutes following trituration. The contralateral restoration was finished with assorted pear-shaped Finishing bur...

Background: Compomers remain the material of choice for restoration of primary teeth as they combine the best of GIC and composites. However, as it is a resinous material, attention is focused on polymerization shrinkage causing gaps at restoration cavity interface. Gaps represent decreased efficacy of adaptation. Aim: To evaluate the marginal adaptation of compomers (Dyract, Compoglass, and F-...

PURPOSE A number of provisional restorative materials exist on the market. This study tested marginal fit and color stability of three provisional restorative materials and a control. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two auto-cure materials, Protemp Garant and Integrity, and one dual-cure material, Luxatemp Solar, were tested against SNAP, a polyethyl methacrylate control. A maxillary right central inci...

This study evaluated the influence of material combinations used in the resin coating technique (RCT) on the marginal adaptation of indirect restorations with gingival margins in enamel (EM) and cement (CM). Eighty third-molars were used. Two cavities were prepared in each tooth. The cavities were distributed into 16 groups. Cavities with EM were filled with the following material combinations:...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the root-end sealing ability through dye leakage evaluation and the marginal adaptation through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of some root-end filling materials. Thirty human uniradicular teeth were used. Teeth were divided into three groups: (1) retrofilled with MTA-Angelus, (2) with SuperEBA, and (3) with Vitremer. The root surfaces were isolated...

objective: considering the fact that several bonding agents are available in market, clinical evaluations are required to find the durability of the sealants after using bonding agents. the purpose of this study was to compare the durability of the fissure sealant after applying two kinds of dentin bonding materials, adhese and excite. materials and methods: in this clinical study sample group ...

background and aims. despite the increasing demand for adhesive restorations in pediatric dentistry, polymerization shrinkage and subsequent marginal microleakage remains a problem. the aim of this study was to evaluate of the sealing ability of novel low-shrinkage composite silorane in class v cavity of primary canines in comparison with three types of composite resin. materials and methods. n...

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate the 5-year clinical performance of occlusal carious restorations using nanofill and microhybrid composites, in combination with 3-step etch-and-rinse adhesives, in patients who were going to commence orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods A total of 118 restorations for occlusal caries were conducted prior to orthodontic treatment. Occlusa...