Zeolite fillers for resin-based composites with remineralizing potential.

The objective of the study is to obtain the modified zeolite powders and to apply these materials as active fillers in the dental composites with the remineralizing potential. Three different synthesis pathways were applied to receive LTA-type (Linde A-type) zeolites. All zeolites were subjected to the ion exchange process and mineralization of surface with hydroxyapatite (HA) layer.

Mechanical properties of experimental composites with different calcium phosphates fillers.

Calcium phosphates (CaPs)-containing composites have already shown good properties from the point of view of dental restorative materials. The purpose of this study was to examine the crucial mechanical properties of twelve hydroxyapatite- or tricalcium phosphate-filled composites. The raw and surface-treated forms of both CaP fillers were applied.

The effect of bonding system application on surface characteristics of bovine dentin and enamel.

The main objective of this study was to examine the surface changes of bovine teeth hard tissues (dentin and enamel) after surface preparation with the use of commercial 3-component etch-and-rinse bonding system. Surface composition changes, morphology, BET specific surface area and surface energy parameters were examined after etching, application of primer and adhesive. Characteristic of tissues composition was carried out with the use of Raman spectroscopy.

Inverse liquid chromatography as a tool for characterisation of the surface layer of ceramic biomaterials.

The novel technique for ceramic biomaterials surface characterisation was proposed. The examined bone substitute materials were two orthophosphates: hydroxyapatite, β-tricalcium phosphate and the mixture of these two - biphasic calcium phosphate. The aim of this work was characterisation of the ceramic biomaterials surface expressed via the values of parameters e, s, a, b, v considered in linear free energy relationship.

Calcium release from experimental dental materials.

The calcium release from calcium phosphate-containing experimental dental restorative materials was examined. The possible correlation of ion release with initial calcium content, solubility and degree of curing (degree of conversion) of examined materials was also investigated. Calcium release was measured with the use of an ion-selective electrode in an aqueous solution.

Surface energy of bovine dentin and enamel by means of inverse gas chromatography.

Adhesion between tooth tissues and dental fillings depends on the surface energy of both connected materials. Bond strength can be determined directly or indirectly as a work of adhesion on the basis of values of surface energy of these materials. Inverse gas chromatography (IGC) is one of the methods of surface energy examination.