Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with ceramic inlays and different base materials.

This study evaluated the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with different base materials and mesioocclusal-distal (MOD) ceramic inlays. Fifty mandibular molars were assigned into five groups (n=10 per group). Group1 (control) comprised intact molar teeth without any treatment.

Microleakage of teeth restored with different adhesive dowel systems: an in vitro study.

Purpose: Commercial fiber-reinforced dowel systems are marketed as having better adhesion and sealing ability than conventional metallic dowel systems. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the microleakage of teeth restored with nine dowel systems.

Materials And Methods: Ninety mandibular second premolar teeth were decoronated, and nine homogenous groups were composed of ten teeth each.

The fracture resistance of teeth restored with different adhesive dowels.

Objective: Fiber-reinforced composite dowels are suggested to be a better alternative to metal dowels. This in vitro study evaluated the fracture resistance and fracture modes of teeth restored with nine different dowel systems.

Materials And Methods: Ninety mandibular pre-molar teeth were decoronated and nine homogenous groups were composed.

Clinical and microbiological efficacy of three different treatment methods in the management of denture stomatitis.

Objective: This study evaluated. the effect of mouthrinses and tissue conditioner on the clinical findings and microbial flora of 60 patients with Newton's type II denture stomatitis (N2DS) BACKGROUND: Denture stomatitis is a common problem in complete denture wearers.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients with N2DS were included in this study and divided into three groups.

Effect of different finishing techniques for restorative materials on surface roughness and bacterial adhesion.

Statement Of Problem: The formation of biofilm and bacterial accumulation on dental materials may lead to the development of gingival inflammation and secondary caries.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of different surface finishing and polishing methods on surface roughness and the adhesion of S. mutans bacteria to 2 new-generation indirect composite resins, 1 direct composite resin, and 1 ceramic material.

A 1- to 12-year clinical evaluation of 106 endosseous implants supporting fixed and removable prostheses.

The purpose of this article is to report on the long-term clinical evaluation of patients treated with dental implants. A total of 106 implants were placed in 34 patients and restored with fixed partial dentures and overdentures. The 12-year cumulative implant survival and success rates were 95.

Replacing an anterior metal-ceramic restoration with an all-ceramic resin-bonded fixed partial denture: a case report.

Since the first resin-bonded fixed partial denture was described, this adhesive technique for splinting mobile teeth has developed into a conservative method for replacing missing teeth. Heat-pressed all-ceramic materials have been introduced for the fabrication of 3-unit fixed partial dentures in the anterior and premolar region. This clinical report describes the replacement of a conventional partial coverage metal-ceramic resin-bonded fixed partial denture with an all-ceramic resin-bonded fixed partial denture in the anterior maxillary area.

Effect of dentin bonding and ferrule preparation on the fracture strength of crowned teeth restored with dowels and amalgam cores.

Statement Of Problem: It is necessary to obtain an adequate bond at the core/dentin junction where the majority of failures occur. The effect of recently developed dentin bonding agents on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth at the amalgam core/dentin junction is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of 2 dentin bonding agents and a ferrule preparation on the fracture resistance of crowned mandibular premolars incorporating prefabricated dowel and silver amalgam cores.

Replacement of missing posterior teeth with an all-ceramic inlay-retained fixed partial denture: a case report.

Adhesively luted all-ceramic inlay-retained fixed partial dentures can be a clinical alternative for the replacement of missing posterior teeth in certain situations. This type of restoration allows satisfactory esthetics and reduced tooth preparation compared to a conventional metal-ceramic fixed restoration. This case report describes the use of an inlay-retained fixed partial denture as a conservative alternative for the replacement of missing posterior teeth.

The efficiency of different light sources to polymerize composite beneath a simulated ceramic restoration.

Statement Of Problem: Inadequate polymerization diminishes the physical properties of composite and compromises material strength. Newly developed light-polymerizing units (plasma arc and high intensity halogen) operate at relatively high intensity and are purported to provide optimum properties to composites in a shorter time.

Purpose: The aim of this in vitro study was to examine the polymerization efficacy of 3 different polymerization units through a simulated ceramic restoration by determining degree of monomer conversion of a composite luting Material.

Maxillary anterior segmental advancement by using distraction osteogenesis: a case report.

After the first clinical application of distraction osteogenesis (DO) to correct mandibular deformity was reported in 1992, various applications such as maxillary or midface advancement, temporomandibular joint reconstruction, alveolar augmentation, and mandibular widening have been described in the oral and maxillofacial region. Block et al and Altuna et al first examined anterior segmental DO experimentally in the maxilla and reported successful results. After these studies, DO has been used clinically for the total advancement of the maxilla or midface.