The impact of dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylates on the physical and antibacterial properties of endodontic sealers.

Objective: This study aims to incorporate contact-killing quaternary ammonium into two root canal sealers, AH Plus (DentSply Sirona, New York City, NY, USA) and BC (FKG, Le Crêt-du-Locle Switzerland) sealers to improve their antibacterial properties.

Methods: Dimethylaminohexadecyl Methacrylates (DMAHDM) were synthesized and incorporated into AH Plus and BC sealers at 5 weight percent (wt.%).

Assessing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring of caries progression using optical coherence tomography (OCT): A systematic review.

Objectives: This systematic review analyzed studies concerning the effectiveness of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in detecting and monitoring dental caries in enamel and dentin.

Data: Studies comparing the diagnostic accuracy of OCT in diagnosing caries clinically or using extracted teeth were included.

Sources: Databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Scopus were searched for clinical trials and studies conducted using human teeth between 2010 and 2024.

Nanocomposites soft and hard denture liners containing ZrO nanoparticles: An in vitro evaluation of surface roughness and Candida albicans adhesion.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of zirconium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-ZrO) addition to hard and soft liners on the surface roughness and Candida albicans adhesion.

Materials And Methods: Nano-ZrO was added to hard and soft chairside reline material in two concentrations (2% wt. and 4% wt.

The interplay between toothbrush stiffness and charcoal-containing dentifrice on the development of enamel topography changes.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the in vitro effect of a charcoal-containing dentifrice with different toothbrush stiffness on enamel.

Methods: Four main groups were applied: distilled water, conventional fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate Total 12 Clean Mint Toothpaste), charcoal toothpaste (Colgate Total Charcoal Toothpaste) and whitening toothpaste (Colgate Total Advanced Whitening Toothpaste). Three subgroups for each toothpaste were further included according to the toothbrush bristles' stiffness (soft, medium, and hard).

Benzyldimethyldodecyl Ammonium Chloride-Doped Denture-Based Resin: Impact on Strength, Surface Properties, Antifungal Activities, and In Silico Molecular Docking Analysis.

() adhering to denture-based resins (DBRs) is a known cause of denture stomatitis. A new approach to prevent denture stomatitis is to include antimicrobial substances within DBRs. Here, we examined the mechanical performance and antifungal properties of DBRs containing benzyldimethyldodecyl ammonium chloride (CBDMA-Cl) as an antimicrobial compound.

The impact of Streptococcus mutans biofilms on the color stability and topographical features of three lithium disilicate ceramics.

Purpose: Secondary caries around ceramic restorations is the most common reason for the replacement of fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). Therefore, it is important to examine the susceptibility of different ceramic materials to biofilm formation. This study aimed to evaluate biofilm development and associated roughness and color alterations in three lithium disilicate ceramics: Emax CAD (EC), Emax Press (EP), and LiSi Press (LP).

Impact of combining dental composite brushes with modeling resins on the color stability and topographic features of composites.

This study explores the effect of using dental brushes with or without metacrylate-based modeling resins on long-term color stability and surface topographies of resin-based composites. This study examined the effects of two variables: (1) the type of brush used (Art brush, Micro-brush, or Mylar strip) and (2) the application of a modeling resin (applied or not applied). The specimens were artificially aged through 10,000 cycles of thermocycling and subsequently immersed in coffee for 30 days.

Evaluation of the information provided in the instruction manuals of dental light-curing units.

Objective: This study evaluated the completeness and accuracy of information in LCU instruction manuals from 40 manufacturers.

Materials And Methods: Instruction manuals from 40 LCUs (20 from leading manufacturers and 20 budget units) were reviewed. Twenty-eight parameters across five categories were assessed using a binary scale (0=incorrect/missing, 1=correct).

Effect of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Placement Site on Fracture Resistance of Premolar Teeth: An in vitro Study.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the fracture behavior of upper premolars with deep MOD cavities that were restored with Ribbond resin-reinforced fibers (FRCs) placed in different orientations.

Methods: A total of 54 extracted maxillary premolars were randomly divided into nine groups. The experimental groups underwent MOD cavity preparation with or without root canal treatment, followed by FRCs placed in the pulpal floor, proximal walls, or both.

Ionic Liquid-Based Silane for SiO Nanoparticles: A Versatile Coupling Agent for Dental Resins.

The current longevity of dental resins intraorally is limited by susceptibility to acidic attacks from bacterial metabolic byproducts and vulnerability to enzymatic or hydrolytic degradation. Here, we demonstrate synthesizing an ionic liquid-based antibiofilm silane effective against , a major caries pathogen. Furthermore, we incorporate this silane into dental resins, creating antibiofilm- and degradation-resistant materials applicable across resin types.

Navigating the practical-knowledge gap in deep margin elevation: A step towards a structured case selection - a review.

Unlabelled: The deep margin elevation (DME) technique has gained popularity because of numerous supporting case reports. However, some clinicians are cautious regarding using this technique owing to the lack of clear case selection criteria for DME application. This review aimed to analyze case reports and a series of DME cases to determine pre-/post-operative evaluation methods that could be used to suggest a pre-operative case selection checklist for DME.

Predictors of procedural errors in class II resin composite restorations using bitewing radiographs.

Objective: To identify the potential factors that induce procedural errors during posterior proximal resin composite restorations placed by dental students.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study evaluated 803 bitewing radiographs of posterior proximal resin composite restorations placed by dental students at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. Atypical radiographic signs of failure were screened, and different patient-, operator-, and clinical-related factors were recorded.

The demineralization resistance and mechanical assessments of different bioactive restorative materials for primary and permanent teeth: an in vitro study.

Objectives: This article examines the efficacy of two bioactive dental composites in preventing demineralization while preserving their mechanical and physical properties.

Materials And Methods: The study compares Beautifil Kids and Predicta® Bioactive Bulk-Fill (Predicta) composites with conventional dental composite. Flexural strength and elastic modulus were evaluated using a universal testing machine.

Multifunctional Dental Adhesives Formulated with Silane-Coated Magnetic FeO@m-SiO Core-Shell Particles to Counteract Adhesive Interfacial Breakdown.

The process of bonding to dentin is complex and dynamic, greatly impacting the longevity of dental restorations. The tooth/dental material interface is degraded by bacterial acids, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and hydrolysis. As a result, bonded dental restorations face reduced longevity due to adhesive interfacial breakdown, leading to leakage, tooth pain, recurrent caries, and costly restoration replacements.

The Effect of Salbutamol and Budesonide Pediatric Doses on Dental Enamel and Packable and Flowable Composites: Microhardness, Surface Roughness and Color.

Objective: To assess and compare the effects of two pediatric anti-asthmatic medication doses on the microhardness of enamel and microhardness, surface roughness and color of restorative materials.

Methods: Human enamel samples and packable and flowable composite restorations were used. The samples were exposed to Salbutamol (0.

Novel Bioactive Nanocomposites Containing Calcium Fluoride and Calcium Phosphate with Antibacterial and Low-Shrinkage-Stress Capabilities to Inhibit Dental Caries.

Objectives: Composites are commonly used for tooth restorations, but recurrent caries often lead to restoration failures due to polymerization shrinkage-stress-induced marginal leakage. The aims of this research were to: (1) develop novel low-shrinkage-stress (L.S.

Recurrent caries models to assess dental restorations: A scoping review.

Objectives: To review the literature on recurrent caries models used to evaluate restorative materials, compare reported methodology and parameters, and devise specific recommendations to be considered in future investigations.

Data: The following were extracted: study design, sample characteristics, source of teeth, name of restorations compared including controls, recurrent caries model type, type of demineralizing and remineralizing solutions, type of biofilm used, methods to detect recurrent caries.

Sources: Literature searches were performed in OVID Medline, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Library.

Effect of eucalyptus oil on Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis growth.

Objectives: There is a significant apprehension in medicine and dentistry concerning the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, as it composes a significant threat to global health, particularly oral health. The growing concern that oral pathogens may develop resistance against standard preventive measures raises the need for alternative measures to prevent these pathogens' growth without inducing microbial resistance. Therefore, this study aims to assess the antibacterial properties of eucalyptus oil (EO) against two main oral disease pathogens, Streptococcus mutans, and Enterococci faecalis.

Inorganic Compounds as Remineralizing Fillers in Dental Restorative Materials: Narrative Review.

Secondary caries is one of the leading causes of resin-based dental restoration failure. It is initiated at the interface of an existing restoration and the restored tooth surface. It is mainly caused by an imbalance between two processes of mineral loss (demineralization) and mineral gain (remineralization).

Three-dimensional (3D) printing in dental practice: Applications, areas of interest, and level of evidence.

Objectives: The aim of this review to overview three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies available for different dental disciplines, considering the applicability of such technologies and materials development.

Materials And Methods: Source Arksey and O'Malley's five stages framework using PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus (Elsevier) databases managed this review. Papers focusing on 3D printing in dentistry and written in English were screened.

Prospects on Tuning Bioactive and Antimicrobial Denture Base Resin Materials: A Narrative Review.

Denture base resin (DBR) materials are used in dentistry in constructing removable dentures and implant-supported prostheses. A plethora of evidence has demonstrated that DBR materials are associated with a high risk of denture stomatitis, a clinical complication where the soft oral tissues underneath the resin-based material are inflamed. The prevalence of denture stomatitis among denture wearers is high worldwide.

Benzyldimethyldodecyl Ammonium Chloride Doped Dental Adhesive: Impact on Core's Properties, Biosafety, and Antibacterial/Bonding Performance after Aging.

Current dental adhesives lack antibacterial properties. This study aimed to explore the effect of incorporating benzyldimethyldodecyl ammonium chloride (BDMDAC) on the degree of conversion, contact angle, ultimate tensile strength (UTS), microtensile bond strength (µTBS), cytotoxicity, antibacterial and bonding performance after artificial aging. A dental adhesive was doped with BDMDAC in the concentration range of 1-5 wt.

Novel rechargeable nano-calcium phosphate and nano-calcium fluoride resin cements.

Objective: In most clinical circumstances, secondary caries at the margin of fixed dental restorations leads to restoration failure and replacement. Accordingly, the objectives of this study were to: (1) develop a novel rechargeable nano-calcium phosphate (NACP) and nano-calcium fluoride (nCaF) resin-based cement; and (2) investigate their mechanical properties and calcium (Ca), phosphate (P), and fluoride (F) ion release, recharge, and re-release for the first time.

Methods: The cement matrix consisted of pyromellitic glycerol dimethacrylate (PMGDM), ethoxylated bisphenol-A-dimethacrylate (EBPADMA) was denoted PEHB.

Novel antibacterial low-shrinkage-stress resin-based cement.

Objective: A low-shrinkage-stress resin-based cement with antibacterial properties could be beneficial to create a cement with lower stress at the tooth-restoration interface, which could help to enhance the longevity of the fixed dental restoration by reducing microleakage and recurrent caries. To date, there has been no report on the development of a low-shrinkage-stress and bio-interactive cement. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to develop a novel low-shrinkage-stress resin-based cement containing dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM) and investigate the mechanical and antibacterial properties for the first time.