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This in vitro study aimed to investigate the effect of plasma ion implantation nitriding on titanium's surface properties and initial cell response. Grade 4 titanium discs (12.7 × 2 mm) were blasted with aluminum oxide particles to create moderately rough surfaces.

Insertion methods and gap/void formation in atraumatic restorative technique: A micro-CT analysis.

Wetting the dentin is critical to atraumatic restorative treatment. The conventional insertion can be challenging when using high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement. This study evaluated the formation of gaps and voids after three insertion methods using micro-CT.

Effect of occlusal equilibration on masticatory muscle activity in females with sleep bruxism: a double-blind randomised controlled trial.

Masticatory muscle activity during sleep has been considered independent of variations in the structural characteristics of the dental occlusion. However, scientific evidence contradicting an occlusal causal role is missing. The purpose of this study was to test the null hypothesis that sleep bruxism (SB) is independent of the presence of occlusal interferences.

X-ray microtomography analysis of gaps and voids in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions with different composite resins.

Context (background): Resin composites are the most widely used material for restoring cervical defects. However, the high failure rate of these restorations is still a concern.

Aims: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate, using microtomography (μCT), the interfacial gap and voids formation in Class V cavities in premolars restored with materials with lower polymerization shrinkage combined with different restorative techniques.