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Demetallization of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm: a preliminary study

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objectives To determine the concentration of calcium, iron, manganese and zinc ions after the application of chelator to Enterococcus faecalis biofilms. Material and Methods Fifty bovine maxillary central incisors were prepared and inoculated with E. faecalis for 60 days. The following were ...

Structural and mechanical properties of a giomer-based bulk fill restorative in different curing conditions

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: The main goal of this study was to compare the polymerization degree of bulk-fill giomer resin cured with three different light-curing units (LCUs): a polywave third-generation (Valo); a monowave (DemiUltra: DU); and a second-generation LED (Optima 10: Opt) LCUs by using structural a...

Evaluation of physical-mechanical properties, antibacterial effect, and cytotoxicity of temporary restorative materials

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract The objective of this study was to compare selective physical-mechanical properties, antibacterial effects and cytotoxicity of seven temporary restorative materials (TRM): five resin-based materials [Bioplic (B), Fill Magic Tempo (FM), Fermit inlay (F), Luxatemp LC (L) and Revotek LC (R)], and z...

Cyclic flexural fatigue resistance of NiTi Controlled Memory and Blue Technology instruments after torsional preloading

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of torsional preloading on the cyclic flexural fatigue resistance of thermally treated NiTi instruments. Material and Methods Ten new instruments New Hyflex CM (HF 30.06; Coltene/Whaladent Inc.), Typhoon CM (TYP 30.06; Clinician's...

Study of the chemical interaction between a high-viscosity glass ionomer cement and dentin

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective To investigate the chemical interactions between a high-viscosity glass ionomer cement (GIC) (KetacTM Molar Easymix, 3M ESPE, Seefeld, Bavaria, Germany) and human dentin. It was also analyzed the dynamics of GIC setting mechanism based on the time intervals required for the GIC and t...

Effects of experimental bleaching agents on the mineral content of sound and demineralized enamels

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract High concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can cause adverse effects on composition and structure of teeth. However, the addition of calcium and fluoride in bleaching agents may reduce enamel demineralization. Objective: To evaluate chemical changes of sound and demineralized enamels submitted to...

Clinical wear of approximal glass ionomer restorations protected with a nanofilled self-adhesive light-cured protective coating

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract High viscous glass ionomer cement (GIC) has gained popularity as a restorative material; however, high wear is pointed as one of the major drawbacks of this material. Protective surface coatings were developed to protect GIC from water contamination with the additional advantage of occluding any...

Minimization of polymerization shrinkage effects on composite resins by the control of irradiance during the photoactivation process

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract High levels of shrinkage stress caused by volumetric variations during the activation process are one of the main problems in the practical application of composite resins. Objective The aim of this study is to reduce the shrinkage stress and minimize the effects caused by composite resin volu...

Effect of cavity preparation design and ceramic type on the stress distribution, strain and fracture resistance of CAD/CAM onlays in molars

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the cavity preparation and ceramic type on the stress distribution, tooth strain, fracture resistance and fracture mode of human molar teeth restored with onlays. Material and Methods Forty-eight molars were divided into four groups (n=12)...

Long-term microwaving of denture base materials: effects on dimensional, color and translucency stability

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract While the combined effect of microwave irradiation with cleansing solutions on denture base materials has been investigated, the effects of only using microwave irradiation and, more importantly, in a long-term basis, was not studied yet. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the...