unmodified zeolites show little affinity for anions due to the fact that their surfaces are negatively charged. however modification of zeolites with amines turns their negative surface charge to positive and creating higher adsorption capacity for anions. in this study, polyaniline-clinoptilolite composite was prepared by polymerization of anilinium on the surface of zeolite. the composite was...

objective: increased enamel surface roughness following orthodontic bracket debonding leads to increased plaque accumulation and enamel decalcification. therefore, different methods are employed to achieve smoother enamel surfaces after bracket debonding. this study compared enamel surface roughness following orthodontic bracket debonding and composite resin removal using white stone and tungst...

introduction: the aim of this study was to evaluate and compare microhybride composite treated by bur and different power of erbium, chromium doped yttrium scandium gallium garnet (er,cr:ysgg) laser by scanning electron microscope (sem). methods: 21 microhybride composite blocks (diafil tm, diadent, korea) with 2 × 4 × 4 mm dimensions were made. the bonding surface of these blocks were polished...

statement of problem: surface staining of resin composite by dietary factors may be modified by the placement of a low-viscosity surface sealant aimed at reducing surface voids and defects occurring after light-curing and polishing. objectives: the aim of this study was to investigate the staining effect of various drinks and temperatures on the surface sealant (fortify plus™) sealed on a nano-...

  Objective: Repair of an indirect restoration is usually preferred over its replacement. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of silane in different surface preparation techniques on the bond strength of direct to indirect composite resin.   Methods: For this in vitro experimental study, 48 indirect composite cubes were fabricated, divided into 4 groups of 12 and subjected to the following ...

Friction stir processing (FSP) was used for the fabrication of Al-B4C surface composite. Al-Mg-Si alloy was considered as the substrate and B4C particles were incorporated into the substrate by thermo-mechanical effect of FSP. The effect of tool dimensions and different rotational speeds on the microstructure and microhardness of the composite layers was evaluated and the optimum process parame...

Objective: With the increasing incidence of cancer and the dramatic effect of early detection on treatment and increase patient's life, many efforts have been devoted to making sensitive diagnosis systems. DNA as a biomarker for diagnosis of different types of cancers at the early stages of illness has attracted much attention.Methods: In this research novel electrochemical biosensor was ...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Satisfactory composite restoration depends upon its smooth finish, quality of polishing agents, type of composite material used, and its composition. The present study evaluated the effect of different polishing systems on the surface roughness of composite resin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty discs of composite were prepared and equally subjected to different finishing and ...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Effect of surface treatments on repair bond strength of aged composite resins might be different due to their dissimilar fillers. The aim was to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on repair micro-shear bond strength (µSBS) of silica- (Spectrum TPH) and zirconia-filled (Filtek Z250) composite resins. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-seven composite resin blocks...