Formation of protective deposits by anti-erosive toothpastes-A microscopic study on enamel with artificial defects.

This study investigated formation of protective deposits on the enamel surface after application of several anti-erosive toothpastes with different active ingredients. NaF-containing Sensodyne Pronamel, SnCl /F-based Elmex Erosion Protection and calcium phosphate-based BioRepair Plus Sensitivity Control, SensiShield and Enamel Care toothpastes with claimed anti-erosive properties were tested. Artificial saliva and Elmex Erosion Protection mouth rinse served as control groups.

Comparison of dentine-resin interface in total-etch and self-etching adhesives using electron microscopy.

The important condition for the adhesive bond between dentine and composite filling is the change of dentine property from hydrophilic to hydrophobic. Substances able to accomplish this change, dentinal adhesives, have undergone complex development. Recently, the so-called self-etching adhesives have been formulated.

Exposure to stress alters the effects of dynorphins in the hot plate test.

The analgesic effects of intracerebroventricularly (i.c.v.

[Oral health in cariology and endodontics to the year 2000].

In 1978 the World Health Organization proclaimed the programme "Health for All by the Year 2000". In 1982 the International Stomatological Federation joined this programme with "Oral Health by the Year 2000". It comprises actual anti-caries targets for various age groups, e.

[Koferdam and its application].

For perfect dental treatment it is essential in the majority of cases to ensure a readily surveyed and perfectly dry working field. This is met best by the use of the rubber membrane--koferdam. In the submitted work the authors inform the stomatological public on basic terms and principles of work with koferdam which is considered irreplaceable under certain conditions.