OBJECTIVE This experimental in vitro study compared marginal adaptation of indirect composite, glass-ceramic inlays and direct composite. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventy-five recently extracted human molars were randomly divided into three groups (n=25) and mesio-occluso-distal cavities with the same dimensions were prepared in the teeth. Indirect composite and glass-ceramic inlays were fabrica...

OBJECTIVE This study evaluated in vitro the influence of an eugenol-based sealer (EndoFill) on the retention of stainless steel prefabricated posts cemented with zinc phosphate and resin-based (Panavia F) cements after different periods of root canal obturation, using the pull-out test. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty upper canines were decoronated and the roots were embedded in resin blocks. The ...

Carbonate sediments may be cemented by a variety of forms of aragonite. calcite. or dolomite. The mineralogy of the cement has been regarded by most investigators as the product of the physico-chemical environment within the sediment at the time of cementation. This has been a reasonable working hypothesis until it was recently demonstrated that many different kinds of cement may occur in beach...

OBJECTIVE To define the cytotoxicity of a photo-cured composite when used as a bonding system under a composite inlay. METHODS Composite specimens were photo-cured with or without a 2 mm composite inlay interposed between them and the light source. Samples were extracted in complete cell culture medium and the obtained eluates applied to primary cultures of human pulp and gingival fibroblasts...

the electrical resistivity of hydrocarbon reservoir rocks is an important parameters in the calculation of water and oil saturation percent in both carbonate and sandstone reservoir rocks.in this regard, most studies have concentrated on the confining  pressure on cementation factor and electrical resistivity in sandstone reservoir rocks. in this study the effect of confining pressure on cement...

Beginning of the twentieth century, population growth, urbanization and industrialization has led to depletion of rapidly building areas. Accordingly, each passing day, the opening of the new construction sites has become mandatory. Among these newly opened areas, geotechnical aspects of construction from time to time in areas not suitable for construction and deployment was seen to improve the...

Abstract The aesthetic result in the ceramic restoration of anterior teeth has always been a challenge clinical practice and, these cases, success depends on skills both clinician and dental technician. In current dentistry, main objective is to pursue results while preserving biological structures. Among various conservative techniques available for restorations, veneers are most advantageous,...