AIM To evaluate the bonding temperature effect on dentin-restoration microleakage. The null hypothesis of the study is that the score of microleakage is identical among different adhesive bondings at different temperatures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety caries free maxillary premolars were selected. Class V cavities were prepared on the cemento enamel junction (CEJ) of the buccal sides with en...

introduction: although composite resins have improved greatly since their introduction, microleakage is one of the most frequently encountered problems. this study compared the effects of different monomer systems and layering techniques on the bacterial leakage of cl i composite resin restorations. methods: eighty-two sound human third molars were used. the teeth were randomly divided into six...

Background. Bulk-fill composite resins are a new type of resin-based composite resins, claimed to have the capacity to be placed in thick layers, up to 4 mm. This study was carried out to evaluate factors affecting gap formation in Cl II cavities restored using the bulk-fill technique. Methods. A total of 60 third molars were used in this study. Two Cl II cavities were prepared in each tooth, o...

Aims and Objectives To evaluate the influence of indirect chair-side polymerization of resin composite cores on the fracture resistance of overlaying IPS e.max Press crowns. Materials and Methods Root canals of 60 extracted premolars were prepared to receive #2 fiber posts after the crowns were sectioned 2 mm above the cervical line. In Groups 1-3 (n = 10 each), posts were luted to the prepar...

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...

introdouction: bleaching has become a common treatment for improving the appearance of natural teeth. however, the need to protect dental restorations from bleaching agent exposure is inevitable, as these agents may change the color of restorative materials by oxidation. filtek p90 composite resin has recently been introduced with the aim of decreasing polymerization shrinkage. the purpose of t...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of one specific silorane-based composite for the application as a repair material for different substrates. Materials and methods: Truncated cones of composites fabricated and thermocycled for 6000 cycles to serve as a substrate were made of two commercially available dimethacrylate-based composites (DBC) (Filtek Supreme and Clearfil APX) ...