This study investigated the effect of rosmarinic acid (RA) on the immediate microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of 1-step self-etch adhesive to artificial caries-affected dentine (CAD), with or without NaOCl treatment. Dentine surfaces of 60 premolars were subjected to pH-cycling for artificial caries induction. Samples were randomly categorized into: NaOClRA group treated with 6% NaOCl and RA, RA group treated with RA solution, NaOCl group treated with 6% NaOCl, and untreated control group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of TiO/CaO addition on the crystallization and flexural strength of leucite glass-ceramics (GC). Synthesis of translucent and high strength GCs is important for the development of aesthetic and durable dental restorations. To achieve this, experimental aluminosilicate glasses (1-3 mol% TiO and CaO (B1, B2, B3)) were melted in a furnace to produce glasses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Silver Diammine Fluoride (SDF) is a clinically used topical agent to arrest dental caries. However, the kinetics of its chemical interactions with hydroxyapatite (HA), the principal inorganic component of dental enamel, are not known. The aim was to characterize the step-wise chemical interactions between SDF and HA powder during the clinically important process of remineralization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a painful disorder that commonly appears as ulcers on the oral mucosa, lasting ∼two weeks (minor) to months (major and herpetiform). Current treatment often necessitates the use of topical steroids in the form of pastes, mouthwashes, or gels, but these forms are often ineffective due to inadequate drug contact time with the ulcers. In this study, the performance of novel bilayer mucoadhesive buccal films loaded with triamcinolone acetonide (TA) has been evaluated for targeted drug delivery.
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