Background and aims. A proper bond must be created between the existing composite resin and the new one for successful repair. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of three mechanical surface treatments, using diamond bur, air abrasion, and Er,Cr:YSGG laser, on the repair bond strength of the silorane-based composite resin. Materials and methods. Sixty cylindrical composite resin spe...

Restoration of primary teeth continues to be an important facet of restorative dentistry. In comparison to restorations in permanent dentition, the longevity of those in primary teeth is significantly different for all materials. This makes the assessment of these fillings as a separate group meaningful. As there is lack of supporting clinical data with regard to the restoration of primary inci...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of post types and sizes on fracture resistance in immature tooth model with various restorative techniques. Bovine incisors were sectioned 8 mm above and 12 mm below the cementoenamel junction to simulate immature tooth model. To compare various postand-core restorations, canals were restored with gutta-percha and resin core, or reinforced d...

The production of large and complex parts using fiber composite materials is costly due to the frequent formation of voids, porosity and waste products. By embedding different types of sensors and monitoring the process in real time, the amount of wastage can be significantly reduced. This work focuses on developing a knowledge-based method to improve and ensure complete impregnation of the fib...

background: the current study evaluated the micro‑shear bond strengths of a new low‑shrinkage composite resin to dentin. materials and methods: in this in‑vitro study, 70 extracted premolars were assigned to one of seven groups ( n = 10): group 1: optibond solo plus (opt; kerr); group 2: se bond (se; kuraray); group 3: silorane system adhesive (ssa; 3m espe); group 4: optibond solo plus + ls bo...

Background and Aim: Due to the increasing use of restorative materials, finding a suitable material with low adhesion rate and colonization of pathogenic Streptococcus mutans has a significant importance. The purpose of this study was the comparison of the adhesion rate of Streptococcus mutans to “Nano-hybrid composite” and “Amalgam” at 1, 3, and 7 day intervals. Method...

Resin-based composites are an integral component of contemporary pediatric restorative dentistry. They can be utilized effectively for preventive resin restorations, moderate Class II restorations, Class III restorations, Class IV restorations, Class V restorations and strip crowns. Tooth isolation to prevent contamination is a critical factor, and high-risk children may not be ideal candidates...

Self-healing resin systems have been discussed for over a decade and four different technologies had been proposed. However, little work on their application as composite matrices has been published although this was one of the stated aims of the earliest work in the field. This paper reports on the optimization of a solid-state self-healing resin system and its subsequent use as a matrix for h...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of two resin composites around different types of fiber posts. Twenty post specimens were prepared for three types of fiber posts. Posts were embedded in acrylic resin blocks with half of the post diameter exposed. The exposed portions of the posts were successively ground with silicon carbide paper until flattened flush with the...