The main objective was to investigate the effects of different polishing techniques on the color stability of provisional prosthetic materials upon exposure to different staining agents by mimicking the oral environment in vitro. Fifty-six cylindrical specimens were prepared for each type of material: bis-acryl and light-polymerized composite resins, and methyl methacrylate- and ethyl methacryl...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to compare the biocompatibility and the effect in osteoblasts of polymethyl methacrylate alone, and mixed with hydroxyapatite in different concentrations of 5, 10, 15 and 20%, without exceeding 20%, as it can alter mechanical properties of the composite. MATERIAL AND METHODS Experimental study comparing osteoblast response to Polymethyl methacrylate alon...

introdouction: bleaching has become a common treatment for improving the appearance of natural teeth. however, the need to protect dental restorations from bleaching agent exposure is inevitable, as these agents may change the color of restorative materials by oxidation. filtek p90 composite resin has recently been introduced with the aim of decreasing polymerization shrinkage. the purpose of t...

OBJECTIVE The objective was to investigate the way that various surface treatments could influence the bond strength of the repair of methacrylate (MC) and silorane (SIL) composites. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 160 MC and SIL cylindrical specimens were polymerized and aged in artificial saliva solution for 7 days. Depending on the following surface treatment (diamond bur or air abrasion)...

Introdouction: Bleaching has become a common treatment for improving the appearance of natural teeth. However, the need to protect dental restorations from bleaching agent exposure is inevitable, as these agents may change the color of restorative materials by oxidation. Filtek P90 composite resin has recently been introduced with the aim of decreasing polymerization shrinkage. The purpose of...

Bone cement, frequently based on poly (methyl methacrylate), is commonly used in different arthroplasty surgical procedures and its use essential for prosthesis fixation. However, manufacturing process reaches high temperatures (up to 120 °C), producing necrosis the patients’ surrounding tissues. To help avoid this problem, addition of graphene could delay polymerisation methyl methacrylate as ...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 30% hydrogen peroxide on the microleakage of class V cavities restored with either a silorane-based composite or two methacrylate-based composites. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 96 standard class V cavities (1.5 × 2 × 3 mm) were prepared on the buccal surface of sound extracted human premolars with both enamel and dentin margins ...