The aim of this study was to compare the bond strength of translucent fiber posts to root dentin, cemented with 4 adhesion strategies. Forty eight (48) sound human central incisors were decoronated and divided into 4 groups: Etch-and-rinse group, two-step self-etch group, one-step self-etch group, and self-adhesive resin cement group. The adhesion between the post and root canal walls was asses...

OBJECTIVE Depth of cure of composite material is restricted and it depends on many parameters such as thickness. The aim of this in-vitro study was to evaluate the depth of cure of two light-cured core build-up composites (Quixfil and Photocore) in different thicknesses, when cured for 60 seconds. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Vickers microhardness measurements were made for each side of the top ...

PURPOSE This study investigated the influence of surface conditioning procedures and repeated firings on monoclinic content and strength of zirconia before cementation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sintered bar-shaped zirconia specimens were subjected to no surface treatment (control), air abrasion, or grinding (n=21). Their roughness was evaluated using a profilometer, and microscope analysis was p...

This study explored whether music professionals can perceive quality differences in recordings of classical musicians on acoustic instruments. Thirty-two music professionals listened to a series of twelve recordings at nine differing quality levels. Quality levels included pristine 24 bit, 192 kHz recordings, Compact Disk (CD) quality recordings, cassette tapes, MP3 files, and recordings with n...

UNLABELLED Soft linings are materials used to reduce the tension and forces of mastication, forming all or part of the fitting surface of a denture. This study evaluated the effect of thermocycling on water absorption, solubility, Shore A hardness and color stability of permanent soft liner materials. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two chemically activated soft liner materials (Sofreliner S; GC Reline ...

background and aim: present study was designed to compare the bonding strength of resin-modified glass ionomer (rmgi) and composite resin to mineral trioxide aggregate (mta), mta mixed with na2hpo4 (namta), and calcium-enriched mixture (cem). materials and methods: thirty specimens of each cem, namta, and mta were prepared. composite and rmgi restorations were then placed on the samples (15 sam...

Objective. Studies are ongoing to find appropriate low frequency stimulation (LFS) protocol for treatment of epilepsy. The present study aimed at assessing the antiepileptogenesis effects of LFS with the same protocol applied either just before or immediately after kindling stimulations. Method. This experimental animal study was conducted on adult Wistar rats (200 ± 20 g) randomly divided into...