OBJECTIVE The purpose of this in vitro study was to explore the radiopacity of composite resins and bonding materials using film and phosphor plates. METHODS Nine composite dental resin specimens and human tooth slices were exposed together with an aluminium stepwedge using dental film and phosphor plates. Eight dentin bonding specimens were prepared and exposed in a similar manner. Their rad...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to analyze the shear bond strength of a new composite resin to polymer-based composite substrates using various surface roughnesses and two kinds of polymer matrices. MATERIALS AND METHODS Particulate filler composite resin with cross-linked polymer matrix and fiber-reinforced composite with semi-interpenetrating polymer matrix were used as bonding subs...

BACKGROUND The radiopacity of composite resins has been considered as an important requirement, improving the radiographic diagnosis. AIM The present study aimed to compare the radiopacity of eight different composite materials using an aluminum step wedge. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight different composite resins were used in this study. The samples were prepared using a stainless steel mold ...

The use of direct posterior resin-based composite has increased primarily due to patient esthetic desires and product improvements. Other factors (substantiated or not) contributing to increased use of resin-based composite are environmental and health concerns with dental amalgam. New visible light cured resin-based composite products are introduced yearly, as manufacturers continue to improve...

Purpose: Evaluating effects of Nd:YAG-laser, Er:YAG-laser, chlorhexidine and ozonated water application which is used for purpose antibacterial effects, on repair bond strength silorane based composite. Materials Methods: 100 cavities (2 mm deep, 3 diameter) prepared in acrylic blocks were filled with composite subjected thermal cycle divided into 5 groups (N=20). Group 1:Chlorhexidine; 2:Ozona...

statement of the problem: enamel and dentin marginal sealing ability of the new adhesive materials could play an important role in successful restoration on fluorosed teeth. purpose: the aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the marginal microleakage of low-shrinkage silorane-based composite, nano-ionomer, and methacrylate-based composite through self-etching approach or with enamel acid e...