Effect of pre-heating resin composite on restoration microleakage.

Improving the adaptation of resin composites during placement is necessary to increase durability and reduce microleakage. Flowable resin liners have been introduced to improve adaptation in composite restorations. In addition, a device that lowers the viscosity of regular dental composites has been introduced (Calset, AdDent Inc, Danbury, CT, USA).

Effect of a blueberry nutritional supplement on macronutrients, food group intake, and plasma vitamin E and vitamin C in US athletes.

Antioxidants from a blueberry beverage may impact plasma vitamins. We examined vitamins/food selection in 12 college athletes during 30 days compared with placebo. Blood was collected before and after exercise at the beginning of the study (day 1) and then after a 30-day period of taking a daily supplemental beverage (day 30).

Accuracy of film-based, digital, and enhanced digital images for endodontic length determination.

Objective: This study compared the accuracy of D- and F-speed intraoral radiographs and digital and enhanced digital radiographic images for endodontic file length determination.

Study Design: Size 15 K-files were bonded in 51 canals of 34 human cadaver teeth. The distance from file tip to root apex was measured on D- and F-speed film and on unenhanced and enhanced digital images.

The effect of prophylactic polishing pastes and toothbrushing on the surface roughness of resin composite materials in vitro.

Polishing composite restorations at recall prophylaxis may affect their surface roughness. This investigation evaluated the effect of prophy paste on the surface roughness of a microfilled (Filtek A110) and a microhybrid (Filtek Z250) resin composite before and after simulated toothbrushing. Twenty, two-sided samples of both materials were fabricated in acrylic molds against a Mylar strip (baseline).

Evaluation of surface finish and polish of eight provisional restorative materials using acrylic bur and abrasive disk with and without pumice.

This study evaluated the effects of two finishing techniques and pumice polishing on the surface roughness of eight different provisional materials. Provisional materials included polymethylmethacrylate-based Alike, Snap, Trim and Jetand composite-based provisional materials Temphase, Protemp 3 Garant, Luxatemp and Integrity. Baseline surface roughness was measured by a profilometer, then the provisional materials were finished using extra fine acrylic burs or medium abrasive disks.

The effect of automated nonroller processing on the sensitometric characteristics of 3 intraoral film types.

Objectives: We sought to compare the sensitometric characteristics of 3 intraoral film types processed in an automated roller solution with the characteristics of the films processed in 4 automated nonroller solutions.

Study Design: Eastman Kodak Ultra-Speed, Flow X-ray EV-57, and Eastman Kodak InSight films were exposed to varying levels of radiation and processed in 1 automated roller solution and in 4 nonroller solutions. Speed and contrast were measured at various density levels and ranges.

Contemporary endodontic retreatments: an analysis based on clinical treatment findings.

A prospective in vivo investigation was conducted to determine radiographic and clinical factors associated with contemporary nonsurgical endodontic retreatments. Approximately 1,100 failing endodontically treated teeth were screened to determine an appropriate treatment plan. Using magnification, 337 consecutive retreatment cases were evaluated and treated.

Microleakage of Class II packable resin composites lined with flowables: an in vitro study.

Flowable resin materials have been suggested as liners beneath packable composites to improve marginal integrity. This investigation evaluated the effect of low-viscosity liners on microleakage in Class II packable composite restorations. Twenty Class II cavities were prepared in extracted third molars for each of four packable composites (Heliomolar HB, Prodigy Condensable, Surefil and Tetric Condense).

Implant dentistry in predoctoral education: the elective approach.

In response to interest by dental students and patient needs, an elective program in implant dentistry was started at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry (UDM) in the summer of 1994. The 1-year program is offered to a group of 10 senior students out of a class of 72. Implant treatment is provided to selected edentulous and partially edentulous patients.