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View article: Preservation Strategies for Interfacial Integrity in Restorative Dentistry: A Non-Comprehensive Literature Review
Preservation Strategies for Interfacial Integrity in Restorative Dentistry: A Non-Comprehensive Literature Review Open
The preservation of interfacial integrity in esthetic dental restorations remains a critical challenge, with hybrid layer degradation being a primary factor in restoration failure. This degradation is driven by a combination of host-derive…
View article: Bond strength between acrylic resin and artificial tooth treated with experimental silane with thio-urethane
Bond strength between acrylic resin and artificial tooth treated with experimental silane with thio-urethane Open
This in vitro study evaluated the bond strength between thermo-activated acrylic resin and artificial tooth treated with experimental silane incorporated with thio-urethane. Artificial molar teeth were individually fixed in 50mm long cylin…
View article: The evolution of adhesive dentistry: From etch-and-rinse to universal bonding systems
The evolution of adhesive dentistry: From etch-and-rinse to universal bonding systems Open
Extensive knowledge on the structure of the dental substrate and the complexity of adhesion to dentin has led to the development of improved formulations of dental adhesives and numerous valid strategies to improve the strength and longevi…
View article: Improving Self-Healing Dental-Restorative Materials with Functionalized and Reinforced Microcapsules
Improving Self-Healing Dental-Restorative Materials with Functionalized and Reinforced Microcapsules Open
Dental resin composites are widely used in clinical settings but often face longevity issues due to the development and accumulation of microcracks, which eventually lead to larger cracks and restoration failure. The incorporation of micro…
View article: Mechanistic study of the stabilization of dentin-bonded restorative interfaces via collagen reinforcement by multi-acrylamides
Mechanistic study of the stabilization of dentin-bonded restorative interfaces via collagen reinforcement by multi-acrylamides Open
View article: Multi-acrylamides improve bond stability through collagen reinforcement under physiological conditions
Multi-acrylamides improve bond stability through collagen reinforcement under physiological conditions Open
View article: Revisiting gas-chromatography/mass-spectrometry molar response factors for quantitative analysis (FID or TIC) of glycosidic linkages in polysaccharides produced by oral bacterial biofilms
Revisiting gas-chromatography/mass-spectrometry molar response factors for quantitative analysis (FID or TIC) of glycosidic linkages in polysaccharides produced by oral bacterial biofilms Open
View article: An introduction to antibacterial materials in composite restorations
An introduction to antibacterial materials in composite restorations Open
View article: A novel low shrinkage dimethacrylate monomer as an alternative to BisGMA for adhesive and resin-based composite applications
A novel low shrinkage dimethacrylate monomer as an alternative to BisGMA for adhesive and resin-based composite applications Open
The aim of this study was to develop a mixture of dimethacrylate isomers (PG6EMA) as a potential monomer for dental adhesives and composites. PG6EMA was synthesized de novo and characterized in the presence of ethanol (3%, 6% or 9%). BisGM…
View article: Relaxation mechanisms in low-stress polymer networks with alternative chemistries
Relaxation mechanisms in low-stress polymer networks with alternative chemistries Open
View article: Microbiome imaging goes à la carte: Incorporating click chemistry into the fluorescence-activating and absorption-shifting tag (FAST) imaging platform
Microbiome imaging goes à la carte: Incorporating click chemistry into the fluorescence-activating and absorption-shifting tag (FAST) imaging platform Open
The human microbiome is predominantly composed of facultative and obligate anaerobic bacteria that live in hypoxic/anoxic polymicrobial biofilm communities. Given the oxidative sensitivity of large fractions of the human microbiota, green …
View article: The potential use of glycosyl-transferase inhibitors for targeted reduction of S. mutans biofilms in dental materials
The potential use of glycosyl-transferase inhibitors for targeted reduction of S. mutans biofilms in dental materials Open
View article: Compositional boundaries for functional dental composites containing calcium orthophosphate particles
Compositional boundaries for functional dental composites containing calcium orthophosphate particles Open
View article: Thiol Quantification Using Colorimetric Thiol–Disulfide Exchange in Nonaqueous Solvents
Thiol Quantification Using Colorimetric Thiol–Disulfide Exchange in Nonaqueous Solvents Open
A careful analysis of two (thiol-disulfide exchange) thiol quantification chromophores' behavior (Ellman's reagent and Aldrithiol-4) in nonaqueous solvents is presented. A wide range of kinetic profiles and response factors were measured t…
View article: Dentin primer based on a highly functionalized gelatin-methacryloyl hydrogel
Dentin primer based on a highly functionalized gelatin-methacryloyl hydrogel Open
View article: Glycosyl-Transferase Inhibitors for Targeted Reduction of <i>S. Mutans</i> Biofilms in Dental Materials
Glycosyl-Transferase Inhibitors for Targeted Reduction of <i>S. Mutans</i> Biofilms in Dental Materials Open
View article: Influence of bioactive particles and onium salt on the physicochemical properties of experimental infiltrants
Influence of bioactive particles and onium salt on the physicochemical properties of experimental infiltrants Open
This study evaluated physicochemical properties of experimental infiltrants after addition of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAp) or 58S bioactive glass (BAG) and diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate (DPI). The resin matrix was composed of …
View article: The effects of TiO2 nanotubes on bond strength and radiopacity of a self-adhesive resin cement in self-curing mode
The effects of TiO2 nanotubes on bond strength and radiopacity of a self-adhesive resin cement in self-curing mode Open
Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to analyze the influence of the titanium dioxide nanotubes in a self-cure mode polymerization of a dual resin luting agent through push out bond strength and radiopacity tests. Material and Met…
View article: Gas-Chromatography/Mass-Spectrometry-Based Method to Determine Glycosydic Connectivity in Polysaccharides Produced by Bacterial Biofilms
Gas-Chromatography/Mass-Spectrometry-Based Method to Determine Glycosydic Connectivity in Polysaccharides Produced by Bacterial Biofilms Open
View article: Mechanistic Study of the Stabilization of Dentin-Bonded Restorative Interfaces Via Collagen Reinforcement by Multi-Acrylamides
Mechanistic Study of the Stabilization of Dentin-Bonded Restorative Interfaces Via Collagen Reinforcement by Multi-Acrylamides Open
View article: “Fatigue-Crack Propagation Behavior in Microcapsule-Containing Self-Healing Polymeric Networks”
“Fatigue-Crack Propagation Behavior in Microcapsule-Containing Self-Healing Polymeric Networks” Open
View article: Physical-chemical characterization and bond strength to zirconia of dental adhesives with different monomer mixtures and photoinitiator systems light-activated with poly and monowave devices
Physical-chemical characterization and bond strength to zirconia of dental adhesives with different monomer mixtures and photoinitiator systems light-activated with poly and monowave devices Open
Introduction: Bonding to crystalline zirconia is currently a challenge. Properly cured adhesives are crucial to optimize this bond, and that in turn is influenced by the initial mobility of the system, as well as by the reactivity o…
View article: Triacrylamide-Based Adhesives Stabilize Bonds in Physiologic Conditions
Triacrylamide-Based Adhesives Stabilize Bonds in Physiologic Conditions Open
In this study, an acrylamide-based adhesive was combined with a thiourethane-based composite to improve bond stability and reduce polymerization stress, respectively, of simulated composite restorations. The stability testing was conducted…
View article: Strategies to design extrinsic stimuli-responsive dental polymers capable of autorepairing
Strategies to design extrinsic stimuli-responsive dental polymers capable of autorepairing Open
View article: Engineering a new generation of thermoset self-healing polymers based on intrinsic approaches
Engineering a new generation of thermoset self-healing polymers based on intrinsic approaches Open
View article: Improper Light Curing of Bulkfill Composite Drives Surface Changes and Increases S. mutans Biofilm Growth as a Pathway for Higher Risk of Recurrent Caries around Restorations
Improper Light Curing of Bulkfill Composite Drives Surface Changes and Increases S. mutans Biofilm Growth as a Pathway for Higher Risk of Recurrent Caries around Restorations Open
How dentists cure a resin-based material has deleterious effects on the material’s properties and its interaction with surrounding dental tissues. Biofilm accumulation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of carious lesions around denta…
View article: Adhesive strength of fiberglass posts treated with thio-urethane-based experimental silanes
Adhesive strength of fiberglass posts treated with thio-urethane-based experimental silanes Open
Experimental silanes promoted different bond strength values in the adhesion of fiberglass posts to the root thirds, with better results for PETMP-HDDI silane. The root region did not influence the failure pattern and most slices showed mi…
View article: Toughening and polymerization stress control in composites using thiourethane-treated fillers
Toughening and polymerization stress control in composites using thiourethane-treated fillers Open
Filler particle functionalization with thiourethane oligomers has been shown to increase fracture toughness and decrease polymerization stress in dental composites, though the mechanism is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to sy…
View article: Effect of side-group methylation on the performance of methacrylamides and methacrylates for dentin hybridization
Effect of side-group methylation on the performance of methacrylamides and methacrylates for dentin hybridization Open
View article: “Toughening and stress-reducing effects in composites formulated with thiourethane-treated fillers: systematic evaluation of the influence of filler size, loading and surface treatment”
“Toughening and stress-reducing effects in composites formulated with thiourethane-treated fillers: systematic evaluation of the influence of filler size, loading and surface treatment” Open
Objectives: Filler particle functionalization with thiourethane oligomers has been shown to increase fracture toughness and decrease polymerization stress in dental composites, though the mechanism is poorly understood. The aim of this stu…