The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare dentine and enamel micro-leakage values of six self-etching bonding agents to that of a total etch dentine bonding agent (used as a control). Products evaluated were Scotchbond Multipurpose Plus (3M/ESPE), Xeno III (Dentsply), Clearfil SE Bond (Kuraray), ABF (Kuraray), Optibond Solo Self-Etch (Kerr), OneCoatSE Bond (Colténe Whaledent), and iBond...

statement of the problem: the survival of pulpless teeth restored with different post and core systems is still a controversial issue. purpose: this study compared the retention of two different post and core systems and also the fracture resistance of teeth restored with these systems. material and method: eighty endodontically treated maxillary central incisors were sectioned perpendicular to...

OBJECTIVES To assess the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth with a novel Zirconia (Zr) nano-particle filler containing bulk fill resin composite. METHODS Forty-five freshly extracted maxillary central incisors were endodontically treated using conventional step back preparation and warm lateral condensation filling. Post space preparation was performed using drills compatible...

introduction: marginal seal integrity is important for a successful adhesive dental restoration. alterations caused by laser irradiation in the enamel and dentin surface can affect the marginal integrity of adhesive restorations. the aim of this study was to evaluate the microleakage of a composite resin restoration in primary teeth following laser irradiation of enamel and dentin. methods: for...

mandibular discontinuity defects following a segmental mandibulectomy defects present a major challenge to the rehabilitation team. with no immediate intervention to rehabilitate the patient, definitive mandibular guidance prostheses with a metal guiding flange and acrylic teeth on the resected side can be used successfully to stabilize the occlusion and correct the deviation. the present case ...

statement of the problem: endodontic irrigants and medicaments may affect the bond strength of intracanal posts to root dentin. purpose: the aim of this study was to compare the effect of calcium hydroxide (ca(oh) 2 ) and 2% chlorhexidine gel (chx) on bond strength of fiber post cemented with resin cement to root dentin. materials and method: this in vitro experimental study was conducted on 36...

OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to evaluate the relationship between the detachment force and bonding resin surface are and to determine the resin bonding surface area that would provide adequate bonding strength with minimum resin volume. METHODS One hundred and sixty human premolars were randomly divided into 4 groups of 40 teeth each. The diameter of the resin surface area in each gr...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the retentive strength of orthodontic bands cemented with amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP)-containing and conventional glass ionomer cements (GICs). MATERIALS AND METHODS One-hundred-and-twenty mandibular third molars were embedded in acrylic resin blocks with the buccal surface of crowns perpendicular to the base of the mold. The ...