Publications by authors named "Ana Carolina Tedesco Jorge"
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of cavity preparation and restorative materials containing fluorides in the prevention of secondary caries lesion development in situ.
Methods: A total of 120 blocks obtained from human teeth were divided into two groups and standardized cavities were prepared using diamond burs (DB) or Er,Cr:YSGG-laser [20 Hz, 4.0W, 55% water, 65% air (LA)].
Light-activation through indirect ceramic restorations: does the overexposure compensate for the attenuation in light intensity during resin cement polymerization?
J Appl Oral Sci
October 2011
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how light exposure through simulated indirect ceramic restorations (SICR) affects the hardness of dual-cured resin cements (RCs) right after and 24 hours post light-activation.
- Three types of RCs were tested, with Eco-Link and Rely X ARC showing lower hardness when cured through SICR compared to direct light, while Panavia F showed consistent hardness regardless of the light source.
- Overall, while the hardness of the RCs tended to increase over 24 hours, the levels achieved when using SICR did not match those cured with direct light exposure, highlighting the limitations of using SICR for optimal curing.
Objective: This in vitro study evaluated the influence of cavity preparation using the Er:YAG laser and restorative materials containing fluoride on preventing caries lesions.
Background: It has been suggested that cavity preparation using the Er:YAG laser has a potential for improving resistance to secondary caries on enamel.
Methods: Forty unerupted human third molars teeth were sectioned into 72 blocks of dental enamel and distributed into two groups to prepare cavities measuring (1.