Clinical success of endodontically treated posterior teeth is determined by the postendodontic restoration. Several options have been proposed to restore endodontically treated teeth. Endocrowns represent a conservative and esthetic restorative alternative to full coverage crowns. The preparation consists of a circular equigingival butt-joint margin and central retention cavity into the entire ...

INTRODUCTION Microleakage is one of the important contributing factors in the failure of resin restorations. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the location of the gingival margin (enamel, dentin, or cementum) on nanohybrid composite resin on the microleakage of Class II posterior restoration. METHODS This was an in vitro study done at Al-Farabi College of Dentistry and Nurs...

AIM The aim of this study was to compare the marginal leakage of hybrid and microfilled composite resin in Class V restorations with and without an enamel bevel. METHODS AND MATERIALS Fifty-six cavities were prepared on the buccal and lingual surfaces of 28 extracted human molars using a round bur with the dimensions of 3 x 2 x 1.5 mm. The specimens were divided into two groups of 28 based on...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Adhesive permeability is hindered by application of an additional layer of hydrophobic resin, which increases its concentration within the hydrophilic layer, reduces its affinity to water, and enhances its physical prop-erties. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a hydrophobic layer on the microleakage of class V composite restorations using different ...

conclusions fuji plus cement exhibited better sealing ability in closed and open margins compared to g-cem and fleck cements. when using g-cem and fleck cements for full metal ceramic restorations, clinicians should try to minimize marginal gaps in order to reduce restoration failure. in situations where there are doubts about perfect marginal adaptation, the use of fuji plus cement may be help...

PURPOSE This study evaluated whether a Class II restoration in a flowable resin composite has to be placed prior to (open-sandwich technique) or after (closed-sandwich technique) construction of the interproximal wall in the centripetal build-up technique in order to reduce microleakage. METHODS AND MATERIALS Thirty non-carious molars were selected and randomly divided into two groups (n = 15...

INTRODUCTION Marginal discrepancies may lead to cement washout and marginal leakage, damaging periodontal and pulp tissues or causing premature loss of the restoration. PURPOSE This study evaluated the influence of application site of provisional cement on the marginal adaptation of provisional crowns. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four different application sites of provisional cement (Temp Bond NE...