Effect of different cleaning regimens on the adhesion of resin to saliva-contaminated ceramics.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different cleaning regimens on the microshear bond strength (μSBS) of three different all-ceramic surfaces after saliva contamination.

Material And Methods: Cubic ceramic specimens (3 × 3 × 3 mm(3) ) were prepared from three types of ceramics: zirconium dioxide (Z), leucite-reinforced glass ceramic (E), lithium disilicate glass ceramic (EX; n = 12/subgroup). A total of 144 composite resin cylinders (diameter: 1 mm, height: 3 mm) were prepared.

Cytotoxicity of hard and soft denture lining materials.

The cytotoxicity of nine soft and hard lining materials (Mollosil Plus, Ufi Gel SC, Visco-gel, Molloplast-B, GC Tissue Conditioner, Vertex Rapid Simplified, GC Reline Hard, Vertex Self-Curing, Ufi Gel hard C) was evaluated using human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs). Twelve disk samples per lining material were prepared and incubated for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. Cytotoxicity of each lining material's extract on cultured HGFs was measured using XTT assay.

Resin cement color stability and its influence on the final shade of all-ceramics.

Objectives: Adhesive resin cements may go through internal discoloration, which may show-through and affect the appearance of translucent all-ceramic restorations. This in vitro study evaluated the amount of resin cement color change and its effect on the final shade of the all-ceramics.

Methods: Three different resin cements in both light and dual-cure forms were included in the study (Nexus-2/Kerr; Appeal/Ivoclar Vivadent; Calibra/Dentsply).

Comparison of the hardness and microbiologic adherence of four permanent denture soft liners.

Resilient denture linings cannot be used for extended periods due to the loss of softness and the adhesion of microorganisms on their surfaces. This study investigated the hardness and microbiologic adherence of four permanent soft denture lining materials. In addition, the adherence of Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus was studied in vitro by quantitative culture method and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).