STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Currently, no standard luting protocol exists for fiber posts. In addition, no agreement has been reached on the time interval between canal obturation and post space preparation and cementation. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the retention of fiber posts cemented with 3 different types of cement: Paracore, Variolink II, and RelyX Unicem cement...

AIM The aim of this clinical investigation was to compare the efficacy of Gluma Desensitizer and potassium nitrate desensitizing agents on the reduction of hypersensitivity of teeth prepared for full coverage crowns. METHODS AND MATERIALS This study included 75 vital teeth in 25 patients in need of fixed prosthesis treatment. After completing routine examinations, hypersensitivity of the teet...

PURPOSE The aim of present investigation was to evaluate marginal bone level after 5-year follow-up of implants placed in healed ridges and fresh extraction sockets in maxilla with immediate loading protocol. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-six patients in need of a single-tooth replacement in the anterior maxilla received 42 Astra Tech implants (Astra Tech Implant system™, Dentsply Implants, Mö...