Six-year clinical evaluation of a copper-containing universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: A split-mouth double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of a universal adhesive system containing 0.1 % copper nanoparticles (CuNp) in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) after 6 years.

Material And Methods: Two hundred and sixteen restorations (n = 54) were randomly placed in 36 participants with at least four NCCLs.

Evaluation of preheating methods for bulk-fill thermoviscous composite in non-carious cervical lesions: A 24-month randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This 24-month, double-blind, split-mouth randomized equivalence clinical trial compared the clinical performance of a bulk-fill thermoviscous composite resin using two different preheating methods for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs).

Material And Methods: A total of 120 NCCLs were randomized into two groups (n = 60 each). In one group, a bulk-fill thermoviscous composite resin (VisCalor bulk, Voco GmbH) was preheated using a dispenser heater (DH, VisCalor Caps dispenser/warmer), while in the other group, the same resin was preheated with a bench heater (BH, Caps Warmer).

Influence of different viscosity and chemical composition of flowable composite resins: A 48-month split-mouth double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of two flowable composites based on methacrylate and one based on ormocer in treating non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) after 48-month evaluation in a split-mouth double-blind clinical study design.

Methods: A total of 183 restorations were performed on NCCLs using a universal adhesive system (Futurabond U, Voco GmbH) with selective enamel etching on 27 participants: two participants received twelve restorations each, three received nine restorations each, and 22 participants received six restorations each. Three different flowable composites were employed (n = 61): a low-viscosity methacrylate-based composite (GrandioSO Flow, LVM), a high-viscosity methacrylate-based composite (GrandioSO Heavy Flow, HVM), and an ormocer-based flowable composite (Admira Fusion Flow, ORM).

Evaluation of adhesive properties and enzymatic activity at the hybrid layer of a simplified adhesive loaded with 0.2 % Cu and 5 % ZnO nanoparticles: A Randomized Clinical Trial and ex vivo analysis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an adhesive loaded with 0.2 % copper (Cu) and 5 % zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (Nps) on its adhesive properties and enzymatic activity at the hybrid layer ex vivo in a randomized clinical model.

Methods: Fifteen patients participated in this study, and a total of 30 third molars were used.

Clinical evaluation of a new chemically-cured bulk-fill composite in posterior restorations: 6-month multicenter double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Objective: To evaluate the postoperative sensitivity (POS), as well as the clinical performance of posterior restorations using a new chemically-cured bulk-fill composite (Stela Automix and Stela Capsule, SDI) comparing with a light-cured bulk-fill composite after 6 months.

Methods: Fifty-five participants with at least three posterior teeth needing restoration were recruited. A total of 165 restorations were performed on Class I or Class II cavities.

Clinical performance of posterior restorations using a universal adhesive over moist and dry dentin: A 36-month double-blind split-mouth randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the influence of dentin moisture on the clinical behavior of a universal adhesive on posterior teeth after 36 months of follow-up.

Methods: Forty-five patients participated in this study. Following a split-mouth design, three operators placed 90 Class I/Class II restorations over moist dentin (MD) or dry (DD) (n = 45) with resin composite (Filtek Bulk Fill) and a universal adhesive used in the etch-and-rinse mode (Single Bond Universal).

Bleaching efficacy of in-office dental bleaching with different application protocols: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the equivalence in the color change, adverse effects, self-perception (AS) and the impact on oral condition (IO) of participants submitted to different application protocols of in-office dental bleaching.

Materials And Methods: 165 participants were bleached with a 35% hydrogen peroxide gel (Total Blanc Office One-Step, DFL), according to the following protocols: (1) 2 applications of 20-min each (2 × 20 min); (2) 1 × 40-min and; (3) 1 × 30-min. The color change was evaluated with the Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer, Vita Classical and Vita Bleachedguide scales.

Clinical performance of preheating thermoviscous composite resin for non-carious cervical lesions restoration: A 24-month randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: This 24-month, double-blind, split-mouth randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the retention rates of a preheated thermoviscous composite resin (PHT) compared to a non-heated composite resin (NHT) in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs).

Methods: A total of 120 restorations were restored on NCCLs using a preheated (VisCalor bulk, Voco GmbH) and a non-heated (Admira Fusion, Voco GmbH) composite resins with 60 restorations per group. A universal adhesive in the selective enamel conditioning was applied.

Clinical evaluation of posterior restorations over wet and dry dentin using an etch-and-rinse adhesive: A 36-month randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of posterior restorations over wet and dry dentin with an etch-and-rinse adhesive after 36 months of clinical service.

Methods: Forty-five participants were recruited, each one had at least two posterior teeth that needed restoration. Ninety restorations were placed on Class I or Class II cavities.

Prolonged polymerization of a universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: 36-month double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of prolonged (P) polymerization time of a universal adhesive system applied in etch-and-rinse (ER) or self-etch (SE) strategies on the clinical performance of restorations in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs), after 36 months of clinical service.

Methods: A total of 140 restorations were randomly placed in 35 subjects according to the polymerization time groups: ER (10 s); ER-P (40 s); SE (10 s); and SE-P (40 s) at 1,200 mW/cm. Composite resin was placed incrementally.

Influence of surface sealants on the quality of posterior restorations with bulk-fill composites: A 4-year randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of surface sealants associated with a bulk-fill composite in posterior restorations after 4 years.

Methods: A total of 174 posterior restorations were performed on 57 participants using a self-etch adhesive system and a bulk-fill composite. The groups were then divided into the following categories: 1) without surface sealant (NoS), 2) with surface sealant Biscover (Bisco, SBi), and 3) with surface sealant Permaseal (Ultradent, SPe).

Prolonged application time effects on universal adhesives in non-carious cervical lesions: An 18-month split mouth randomized clinical trial.

Objective: This double-blind, split mouth randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the clinical performance of Clearfil Universal Bond Quick (CBUq) universal adhesive under different application times (no waiting and waiting) compared to Clearfil SE Bond adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) over 18 months.

Methods: One hundred and eighty-three restorations were distributed randomly into three groups based on the adhesive system and waiting time: CUBq without waiting time (CUBq-NW), CUBq with a 20 s waiting time (CUBq-W), and CSE with a 20 s waiting time. After placement, restorations were evaluated after 18 months using the International Dental Federation (FDI) and United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria.

5-year clinical performance of posterior bulk-filled resin composite restorations: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: The aim of this double-blind, and randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the 5-year clinical performance of posterior resin composite restorations placed with the incremental filling technique [IF] or the bulk-fill technique [BF]. Two different adhesive systems were used: etch-&-rinse (ER) or self-etch (SE).

Methods: Posterior dental teeth of 72 participants (n = 236), with a cavity depth of at least 3 mm, were randomly divided into four groups.

48-month clinical evaluation of a copper-containing universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions: A double-blind randomised clinical trial.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of copper nanoparticles (CuNp) on the clinical performance of a universal adhesive system used as an etch-and-rinse or self-etch strategy.

Methods: A total of 216 class V (non-carious lesions) restorations were randomly placed in 36 subjects according to the following groups: ERcu, adhesive in etch-and-rinse with 0.1% CuNp; ERct, adhesive in etch-and-rinse without CuNp; SEcu, adhesive in self-etch with 0.

Various ways of pre-heating a bulk-fill thermoviscous composite in restoration in non-carious cervical lesions: 12-month randomized clinical trial.

Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate through a randomized clinical trial the best method to preheat a composite resin, if using a Caps dispenser device associated with Caps Warmer (CD) or with a VisCalor Caps dispenser/warmer (VD) for restorations in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs).

Material And Methods: One hundred and twenty restorations were distributed to two groups (n = 60) according to the pre-heating way of thermoviscous bulk-fill composite resin. For the CD group, pre-heating was carried at 68 °C using a heating bench for 3 min.

Five-year clinical evaluation of universal adhesive applied following different bonding techniques: A randomized multicenter clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of a universal adhesive system (Futurabond U, Voco) when applied following different adhesive strategies in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) after 5 years.

Methods: Fifty participants were included. Futurabond U (Voco) was applied in NCCLs using four adhesive strategies (n = 50 each): only self-etch (SE); selective enamel etching + self-etch (SET + SE); etch-and-rinse with dry dentin (ERD); and etch-and-rinse with wet dentin (ERW).

Can composite packaging and selective enamel etching affect the clinical behavior of bulk-fill composite resin in posterior restorations? 24-month results of a randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: This is a double-blind, split-mouth, randomized clinical study that aims to evaluate the influence of bulk-fill composite packaging presented in syringes (BSy) and capsules (BCa), and the effect of selective enamel etching (SEE) on the clinical performance of class I and II bulk-fill resin composite restorations after 24 months.

Methodology: A total of 295 class I or class II restorations were performed on 70 patients. One universal adhesive was applied in all restorations.

A 24-month clinical evaluation of composite resins with different viscosity and chemical compositions: a randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical performance of two methacrylate-based flowable composites and an ormocer-based flowable composite in noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in adult participants.

Method And Materials: In total, 183 restorations were performed on NCCLs. All cavities were restored using a universal adhesive system (Futurabond U, Voco) with selective enamel etching and with one of the three evaluated flowable composites (n = 61): low-viscosity methacrylate-based composite (GrandioSO Flow, LV), high-viscosity methacrylate-based composite (GrandioSO Heavy Flow, HV), and an ormocer-based flowable composite (Admira Fusion Flow, ORM).

Effect of the Viscosity and Application Time of Different Phosphoric Acids on the Bond Strength and Nanoleakage of Fiber Posts to Root Dentin.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of application time and viscosity of meta-phosphoric acid (MPA) and ortho-phosphoric acid (OPA) on the push-out resin-dentin bond strength (PBS) and nanoleakage (NL) at the adhesive-root dentin interface.

Methods And Materials: Ninety-six roots of premolars were endodontically prepared and randomly assigned into groups according to the (i) acid (OPA and MPA), (ii) viscosity (gel and liquid), and (iii) application time (7 and 15 seconds). Fiber posts were cemented to the roots, which were then transversally sectioned into serial slices.

Nanofiller Particles and Bonding Durability, Water Sorption, and Solubility of Universal Adhesives.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of nanofiller particles in simplified universal adhesive on the long-term microtensile bond strength and silver nitrate up-take, as well as water sorption and solubility. Commercial adhesives Ambar Universal (FGM) in nanofilled-containing version (filled) and same lot without fillers (unfilled) were donated and applied by means of etch-and-rinse strategy. Microtensile bond strength was surveyed after 24-hours or 1-year water storage.

A universal adhesive containing copper nanoparticles improves the stability of hybrid layer in a cariogenic oral environment: An in situ study.

Purpose: To evaluate how incorporating copper nanoparticles (CuNp) into a universal adhesive affects the antimicrobial activity (AMA), bond strength (μTBS), nanoleakage (NL), elastic modulus (EM) and nanohardness (NH) of resin-dentin interfaces, at 24 h (24 h) and after in situ cariogenic challenge (CC).

Methods: CuNp (0% [control] and 0.1 wt%) was added to an adhesive.