Introduction Heat is generated and transferred to the dentine-pulp complex during various
dental procedures, such as from friction during cavity preparations, exothermic reactions …

This concise review provides an update of the use of dental sealants. Dental sealants
protect a tooth from caries development by providing a physical barrier to microorganism …

Background The goal of restoring caries lesions is to protect the pulp, prevent progression of
the disease process, and restore the form and function of the tooth. The purpose of this …

Statement of problem Zirconia has become popular for dental implant abutments in the
esthetic zone but can damage the implant connection interface. Studies have been …

Statement of problem Studies on the energy absorption characteristics by means of elastic
and plastic material deformation of interim materials are lacking. Purpose The purpose of …

Statement of problem Studies on the fracture performance of a recently introduced computer-
aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) lithium disilicate ceramic …

Objectives Disinfection of alginate impression materials is a mandatory step to prevent cross-
infection in dental clinics. However, alginate disinfection methods are time-consuming and …

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is still one of the most popular denture base materials in
dentistry due to its superior mechanical properties. However, its long-term use can result in …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects of fluoride
mouthwash on the surface micro-hardness of two types of CAD/CAM ceramics after …

Objectives: Some manufacturers claim to have produced new irreversible hydro-colloids that
are able to maintain their dimensional stability during storage. The present study evaluated …