Influence of autoclave sterilization on bond strength between zirconia frameworks and Ti-base abutments using different resin cements.

Statement Of Problem: Zirconia frameworks luted on titanium bases have been increasingly used for implant-supported prostheses. A reliable bond strength between the framework and the base is a key factor for clinical success. Autoclaving of the abutments before clinical use has been strongly suggested since abutments have been classified as class II medical devices.

Influence of proximal box elevation technique on marginal integrity of adhesively luted Cerec inlays.

Objectives: This in vitro study evaluated the marginal quality of Lava Ultimate inlays in deep proximal cavities with and without proximal box elevation (PBE) before and after thermomechanical loading (TML).

Materials And Methods: Mesio-occluso-distal cavities with proximal boxes beneath the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) were prepared in 24 human molars. Then, one of the proximal boxes was elevated with Filtek Supreme above the CEJ.

Clinical performance of a new glass ionomer based restoration system: a retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: This retrospective clinical study evaluated the suitability of a glass ionomer system as a permanent restoration material in posterior cavities.

Methods: 26 Class I (1-surface (S1)) and 125 Class II (84 2-surface (S2), 41 3- and 4-surface (S3+)) restorations were placed in permanent molars (n=94) and premolars (n=57) in 43 patients in 6 dental practices. Restorations were evaluated at 4.

Investigation of wear in manual toothbrushes from different price categories.

This clinical study examined differences in wear in manual toothbrushes from different price categories. 140 volunteers (14 groups of 10) brushed twice daily for 2-3 minutes over a period of three or six months using the modified Bass technique and seven different toothbrushes (TB) from three price categories. A: 2 TB for under 1 Euro; B: 2 TB priced between 1 and 2 Euro; C: 3 TB priced at over 2 Euro.

Influence of ceramic translucency on curing efficacy of different light-curing units.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the influence of dental ceramic translucency under different exposure conditions upon the polymerization rate of a dual-curing composite resin by measuring the depth of cure (DOC) and the Vickers microhardness (VHN).

Materials And Methods: Three hundred twenty ceramic specimens (160 Empress 2, Ivoclar Vivadent, color 300, and 160 ProCAD, Ivoclar Vivadent, 300, 114; diameter 4 mm, height 1 mm or 2 mm) were inserted into steel molds and overlayed using a composite resin (Variolink II, Ivoclar Vivadent) with and without a self-curing catalyst. Specimens were cured either in contact with or at a 5-mm distance from a conventional halogen curing light (Elipar TriLight, 3M ESPE, exposure duration 40 s, standard mode) and a light-emitting diode (LED: Bluephase 16i, Ivoclar-Vivadent, exposure duration 20 s, high-power mode).

Bond strength of adhesive systems to dentin and enamel--human vs. bovine primary teeth in vitro.

Objectives: This in vitro study compared the bonding performance of four adhesive luting agents to dentin and enamel of human and bovine primary teeth, in order to evaluate the suitability of primary bovine hard tissues for replacement of those of human origin for bond testing.

Methods: A composite (Clearfil AP-X) was bonded to specimens from 167 extracted human (n=88) and bovine (n=88) primary teeth using the following adhesive systems: Syntac Assortment (SY), Adaper Prompt L-Pop (PLP), iBond Gluma inside (IB) and Clearfil Protect Bond (PB). After 24h storage in distilled water, shear bond strength was determined according to ISO/TS 11405:2003.

Polymerization efficiency of different photocuring units through ceramic discs.

This study compared the ability of a variety of light sources and exposure modes to polymerize a dual-cured resin composite through ceramic discs of different thicknesses by depth of cure and Vickers microhardness (VHN). Ceramic specimens (360) (Empress 2 [Ivoclar Vivadent], color 300, diameter 4 mm, height 1 or 2 mm) were prepared and inserted into steel molds according to ISO 4049, after which a dual-cured composite resin luting material (Variolink II [Ivoclar Vivadent]) with and without self-curing catalyst was placed. The light curing units used were either a conventional halogen curing unit (Elipar TriLight [3M/ESPE] for 40 seconds), a high-power halogen curing unit (Astralis 10 [Ivoclar Vivadent] for 20 seconds), a plasma arc curing unit (Aurys [Degré K] for 10 seconds or 20 seconds) or different light emitting diode (LED) curing units (Elipar FreeLight I [3M/ESPE] for 40 seconds, Elipar FreeLight II [3M/ESPE] for 20 seconds, LuxOmax [Akeda] for 40 seconds, e-Light [GC] for 12 seconds or 40 seconds).

Effect of temporary cements on the bond strength of ceramic luted to dentin.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of either eugenol-containing or eugenol-free temporary cement removal by excavator or sandblasting on the shear bond strength of ceramic luted to dentin.

Methods: A self-etching primer system, Panavia F 2.0, Kuraray Medical (PF2), and a total-etch bonding system, Excite/Variolink II, Vivadent (EXV), were used.

Bond strength of a new universal self-adhesive resin luting cement to dentin and enamel.

The objective of this study was to assess the bonding performance of a new universal self-adhesive cement RelyX Unicem (RXU) to dentin and enamel compared to four currently used luting systems, using a shear bond strength test with and without thermocycling. Median bond strengths were determined after 24 h storage, and after thermocycling (6,000 cycles, 5-55 degrees C) for RXU and compared to Syntac/Variolink II (SynC/V) as a standard for luting conventional ceramics, ED-Primer II/Panavia F2.0 (EDII/PF2), Prime and Bond NT/Dyract Cem Plus (PBNT/DyCP), and a glass ionomer cement, Ketac Cem (KetC), as a standard for luting high-strength ceramic and metal-based restorations.

Bond strength of self-etching adhesives to dental hard tissues.

Since most cavity preparations show not only areas of exposed enamel and superficial dentin but also of deep dentinal areas, it would be desirable to use a dental adhesive which can obtain equally good bond strength to these hard tissues. The objective of this study was to measure the bond strength of self-etching adhesives to enamel and superficial and deep dentin. Human molars were ground to expose a surface of enamel or superficial (2.