Coronal tooth structure in root-treated teeth prepared for complete and partial coverage restorations.

This in vivo study assessed the remaining coronal tooth structure in teeth prepared for complete and partial coverage restorations using 3D-scanning and a Tooth Restorability Index (TRI). The cuspal coverage preparation designs selected by 10 postgraduate dentists and 10 general dental practitioners were recorded in a questionnaire. Eighteen patients had molar root treatment completed at the Eastman Dental Hospital and were prescribed a coronal-radicular amalgam core and cast restoration.

Investigation of the effect of a proprietary dental waterline disinfectant on shear bond strengths of Panavia 21 to enamel and dentine.

This study investigated the effect of 'Alpron mint', a dental unit waterline disinfectant, on shear bond strengths between 'Panavia 21' resin based cement and tooth tissue. Eighty-eight human premolar tooth specimens were prepared in either enamel (N=44) or dentine (N=44). Half the specimens within each group were irrigated with an Alpron mint solution and the other half with distilled water (control) prior to application of Panavia 21 resin luting cement.

Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwashes as a surfactant for addition-reaction silicone impressions.

Addition-reaction silicone impression (PVS) materials are hydrophobic. Hydrophobicity of the impression material may interfere with the wetting of the tooth, resulting in void formation. The study investigates whether conditioning teeth with Chlorhexidine-gluconate based mouthwashes can reduce the hydrophobicity and the number of voids on PVS impressions.

An analysis of the effect of a vent hole on excess cement expressed at the crown-abutment margin for cement-retained implant crowns.

Purpose: The labial margins of anterior implant-retained crowns are often positioned subgingivally for a superior esthetic appearance. One of the consequences of subgingival margins is the increased risk of leaving excess cement behind following cementation. This can lead to potential problems, including peri-implant inflammation, soft tissue swelling, soreness, bleeding or suppuration on probing, and bone loss.

The effect of engaging the screw access channel of an implant abutment with a cement-retained restoration.

Purpose: Factors affecting the retention of fixed prostheses to natural abutments are well understood. In contrast, little is known concerning the factors influencing the retention of fixed prostheses cemented to implant abutments. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect that extending a casting into the screw access channel of an implant abutment has on the retention when cemented using Temp Bond.