This study aimed to clarify aspects of the color and translucency of 3D printed dental material with CAD/CAM blocks. Three different ceramic-containing, resin-based CAD/CAM blocks and a 3D printable resin were evaluated after thermocycled and assessed for their degree of discoloration based on colorant types and storage times. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance followed by Tukey's post-hoc test.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This clinical study aimed to compare the effects of preoperative air-powder polishing and rubber-cup prophylaxis on tooth bleaching.
Materials And Methods: Twenty-three patients with tooth discoloration were enrolled in this randomized controlled split-mouth experimental study. Before bleaching, air-powder polishing (APP) and rubber-cup polishing (RCP) techniques were applied on either side of the mouth.
Aim. The purpose of this study was to compare the in vitro efficacy of calcium hypochlorite (Ca[OCl]2) and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) associated with sonic (Vibringe) irrigation system in root canals which were contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis. Material and Methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in surface hardness of silorane-based composite resin (Filtek Silorane) in time and compare the results with the surface hardness of two methacrylate-based resins (Filtek Supreme and Majesty Posterior).
Materials And Methods: From each composite material, 18 wheel-shaped samples (5-mm diameter and 2-mm depth) were prepared. Top and bottom surface hardness of these samples was measured using a Vicker's hardness tester.