This study evaluated the effect of sealants on enamel demineralization, focusing on physical protection of the sealed enamel and fluoride protection of the adjacent unsealed enamel. Occlusal fissures with areas measuring 12 mm2 were delimited in 48 extracted molars, randomly divided into 4 groups (n =12): 1) no sealing; 2) sealing with a resin-modified glass-ionomer (Vitremer, 3M ESPE); 3) seal...

ethanol wet-bonding (ewb) technique has been stated to decrease degradation of resin-dentin bond. this study evaluated the effect of two ewb techniques on composite resin-to-enamel bond strength.silicon carbide papers were used to produce flat enamel surfaces on the buccal faces of forty-five molars. optibond fl (ofl) adhesive was applied on enamel surfaces in three groups of 15 namely: enamel ...

In vivo enamel fluoride (F) uptake as a function of time after a single application of a new topical APF gel, MinuteGelTM (gel A) , was compared to a control APF gel, Nupro ® (gel B). The retained F in enamel after different post-treatment intervals also was assessed. Forty orthodontic patients aged 10-16 with four premolars scheduled for extraction were divided into two subgroups according to ...

OBJECTIVES This study attempted to find a simple adhesive restorative technique for class I and II cavities on posterior teeth. STUDY DESIGN The tested materials were a self-etching adhesive (Parabond, Coltène/Whaledent) and a dual-cure composite (Paracore, Coltène/Whaledent) used in bulk to restore the cavities. Class II MO cavities were performed and assigned to 4 groups depending on the or...

objective(s):p in vitro chemosensitivity and resistance assays (csras) are a promising tool for personalized treatment of glioblastoma multiform (gbm). these assays require a minimum of 1 to 2 g of tumor specimen for testing, but this amount is not always accessible. we aimed to assess the feasibility and validity of utilizing stereotactic biopsies of gbm in csras. materials and methods: single...

OBJECTIVE Ethanol wet-bonding (EWB) technique has been stated to decrease degradation of resin-dentin bond. This study evaluated the effect of two EWB techniques on composite resin-to-enamel bond strength. MATERIALS AND METHODS Silicon carbide papers were used to produce flat enamel surfaces on the buccal faces of forty-five molars. OptiBond FL (OFL) adhesive was applied on enamel surfaces in...

PURPOSE To review of the current status of enamel microabrasion method and its results 18 years after the development and application of this method. METHODS A technique performing enamel microabrasion with hydrochloric acid mixed with pumice and other techniques employing a commercially available compound of hydrochloric acid and fine-grit silicon carbide particles in a water-soluble paste h...