OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the degree of conversion (DC) using FT-Raman spectroscopy and the Knoop hardness (KHN) of composites cured by second and third-generation LED light curing-units (LCU), Radii Cal and Ultralume 5. METHODS Three composites (Filtek Supreme XT, Filtek Z350, and Esthet X) were selected for this study. KHN testing (n=10) was performed with 10 inden...

PURPOSE The aim of this in vitro study was to examine the curing efficiency of various resin-based materials polymerized through ceramic restorations with 3 different thicknesses. Curing efficiency was evaluated by determining the surface microhardness (VHN) of the resin specimens. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four kinds of resin materials were used. Z350 (3M ESPE Filtek™ Z350: A2 Shade), Z250 (3M E...

Objective: To evaluate the influence of in-office bleaching on color stability dental restorative materials. Materials and Methods: Forty five discs (n = 15) measure 10 mm in diameter 2 thick were prepared from nanofil composite (Filtek Z350, shade A2). Specimens bleached as follow group A (Opalescence Boost), B (Philips dash), C Zoom) according to manufacturer’s instructions. The Commission In...

conclusions estelite sigma quick composite had wear resistance similar to that of nano- and microfilled composites. estelite flowable composites demonstrated similar wear resistance to that of a posterior composite. results the wear amounts of the composites are as follows in order: estelite sigma quick (1886.9 ± 518.5 μm2), estelite flow quick (2708.9 ± 578.1 μm2), estelite high flow (3206 ± 2...

Introduction: Increased consumption of energy drinks has raised concerns about their effects on dental restorations. This study assessed the effects of two energy drinks on the surface microhardness of methacrylate and silorane-based composites after 1-week and 1-month periods. Materials & Methods: In this in-vitro study, 90 cubic samples were prepared from Filtek P90, Filtek Z250 and Filtek Z...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed at evaluating the degree of conversion (DC) of four composite resins, being one nanofilled and 3 microhybrid resins, photo-activated with second- and third-generation light-emitting diodes (LEDs). MATERIAL AND METHODS Filtek™ Z350 nanofilled composite resins and Amelogen® Plus, Vit-l-escence™ and Opallis microhybrid resins were photo-activated with two second-genera...

BACKGROUND Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a biomaterial that has been investigated for endodontic applications. With the increased use of MTA in pulp capping, pulpotomy, perforation repair, apexification and obturation, the material that would be placed over MTA as a final restoration is an important matter. As composite resins are one of the most widely used final restorative materials, t...

To evaluate the bonding reliability of a universal adhesive compared to commercial ceramic repair system for metal-ceramic cracks. In vitro part: sixty specimens with porcelain, metal and porcelain-metal substrate were fabricated. Half bonded by Singlebond Universal Filtek Z350 resin composite. The other processed Ceramic Repair N. Shear bond strength was tested. vivo forty patients fractured p...

Compósitos odontológicos devem apresentar propriedades físicas e mecânicas suficientes, para que possam atender satisfatoriamente às forças mastigatórias. Portanto, esse trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar a resistência mecânica entre dois tipos de resinas nanoparticuladas: convencional (Filtek™ Z350) bulk-fill One Bulk fill). Foram confeccionados 40 corpos prova divididos em 2 grupos contendo 20...