AIMS All materials added to teeth should present an adequate radiopacity to allow the detection of secondary caries. Usually, in extensive cavities, base materials like calcium hydroxide cement are used for the purpose of protecting the pulp. In an attempt to improve the efficiency of radiographic detection of this material, this study aimed to determine the radiopacity of three calcium hydroxi...

This study was performed to examine the success of a conservative cavity preparation using the principle of "sealing for prevention" rather than "extension for prevention." A total of 332 restorations were placed in 243 permanent molars in 114 children aged 6-14 with a mean age of 8 years. After 80 months, 104 restorations were examined for sealant retention, marginal staining, anatomic wear, m...

background: although studies have shown that porcelain veneers are very effi cient for treating discolored teeth, they did not address in particular the minimum thickness of a multilayer ips e.max press (ivoclarvivadent, schaan, liechtenstein) restoration required to mask discolored tooth. the aim of this study was to determine the minimum thickness of a multilayer porcelain restoration require...

F OR some time there has been considerable interest directed toward the evalution of dental restorations from the physical property standpoint. The dental profession has long recognized that the success of a restorative appliance is dependent not only on the satisfaction of biologic criteria but, in addition, on the capabilities of the restorative materials as well as the tooth structure to res...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The removal of porcelain veneers using Er:YAG lasers has not been previously described in the scientific literature. This study was designed to systematically investigate the efficacy of an Er:YAG laser on veneer debonding, possibly without damage to the underlying tooth, and preservation of the veneer integrity. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS The Fourier Transfo...