A Comprehensive Review of Techniques for Enhancing Zirconia Bond Strength: Current Approaches and Emerging Innovations.

The increasing use of zirconia in dental restorations necessitates a comprehensive understanding of effective bonding techniques to ensure long-term clinical success. Zirconia's unique chemical composition presents challenges in achieving a durable bond as it lacks the glass phase necessary for traditional etching and silanization processes. This review evaluates current methods and emerging innovations for enhancing zirconia bond strength to resin cements.

Using the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior to Assess Adults' Intentions of Preventive Dental Care.

Objective: The objective of this study was to test an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) that includes attitudes, subjective norms and self-efficacy, sociodemographic variables, dental beliefs and insurance on the intention to seek preventive dental care among adults in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 397 Saudi adults living in Makkah. Data were collected through a self-administered online questionnaire.