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View article: The Evaluation of Water Sorption Effects on Surface Characteristics and Color Changes in Direct and CAD/CAM Subtractively Processed Resin Composites
The Evaluation of Water Sorption Effects on Surface Characteristics and Color Changes in Direct and CAD/CAM Subtractively Processed Resin Composites Open
This study investigates the influence of water immersion on direct composite resins in comparison with subtractive processed composite resins. It evaluates changes in their optical characteristics, surface roughness, solubility, and water …
View article: MULTISCALE SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION OF CLEAR THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS RELATED TO ARTIFICIAL AGEING
MULTISCALE SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION OF CLEAR THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS RELATED TO ARTIFICIAL AGEING Open
The aim of the study was to assess the surface characteristics of clear thermoplastic materials related to artificial ageing, based on quantitative criteria and to select the most relevant multiscale roughness parameter. Materials and meth…
View article: Optical Behavior of Clear Thermoplastic Dental Materials in a Simulated Oral Environment
Optical Behavior of Clear Thermoplastic Dental Materials in a Simulated Oral Environment Open
(1) Background: The intra-oral behavior of clear thermoplastic dental materials can be influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Aim: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the optical properties, color changes and…
View article: Surface Topography of Thermoplastic Appliance Materials Related to Sorption and Solubility in Artificial Saliva
Surface Topography of Thermoplastic Appliance Materials Related to Sorption and Solubility in Artificial Saliva Open
(1) Background: PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol) is a transparent, inexpensive, and versatile thermoplastic biomaterial, and it is increasingly being used for a variety of medical applications in dentistry, orthopedics, tissue engi…
View article: Micro-CT Marginal and Internal Fit Evaluation of CAD/CAM High-Performance Polymer Onlay Restorations
Micro-CT Marginal and Internal Fit Evaluation of CAD/CAM High-Performance Polymer Onlay Restorations Open
(1) Background: The use of high-performance polymers for fixed restorations requires additional studies regarding their adaptability and processing with CAD/CAM technology. This in vitro study aims to assess the marginal and internal fit o…
View article: Topographical and Optical Characteristics of Thermoplastic Dental Appliances Materials Related to Water Sorption
Topographical and Optical Characteristics of Thermoplastic Dental Appliances Materials Related to Water Sorption Open
Clear thermoplastic materials have increased in popularity in the dental field due to their various applications, combination of excellent aesthetics, and good biomechanical behavior, but they may be influenced by different environmental c…
View article: The Effect of Polishing, Glazing, and Aging on Optical Characteristics of Multi-Layered Dental Zirconia with Different Degrees of Translucency
The Effect of Polishing, Glazing, and Aging on Optical Characteristics of Multi-Layered Dental Zirconia with Different Degrees of Translucency Open
(1) Background: Considering that the appearance of a dental material is an important factor that contributes to the success of prosthetic restorations. The purpose of this study is to investigate the optical properties and color changes am…
View article: Surface Characteristics and Color Stability of Dental PEEK Related to Water Saturation and Thermal Cycling
Surface Characteristics and Color Stability of Dental PEEK Related to Water Saturation and Thermal Cycling Open
(1) Background: The study was undertaken to evaluate the surface characteristics, microhardness, and color stability of PEEK materials related to water saturation and in vitro aging. (2) Methods: Custom specimens of unmodified and modified…
View article: Surface Characteristics of High Translucent Multilayered Dental Zirconia Related to Aging
Surface Characteristics of High Translucent Multilayered Dental Zirconia Related to Aging Open
(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the differences in terms of surface characteristics (roughness, topography, microhardness) among layers for multi-layered high translucent and super-high translucent zirconia and th…
View article: Optical Behavior and Surface Analysis of Dental Resin Matrix Ceramics Related to Thermocycling and Finishing
Optical Behavior and Surface Analysis of Dental Resin Matrix Ceramics Related to Thermocycling and Finishing Open
Color preservation of esthetic dental restorative materials in the oral environment represents, besides longevity, a concern, and there is still limited knowledge related to the effect of aging on the optical behavior of resin matrix ceram…
View article: Optical Properties and Color Stability of Dental PEEK Related to Artificial Ageing and Staining
Optical Properties and Color Stability of Dental PEEK Related to Artificial Ageing and Staining Open
Considering that the processes of PEEK discoloration caused by either intrinsic or extrinsic factors require elucidation, the aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effect of the combined action of ageing and immersing solution…