objectives: micromechanical retention of resin cements to alloys is an important factor affecting the longevity of metal base restorations. this study aimed to compare the bond strength and etching pattern of a newly introduced experimental etchant gel namely nano met etch with those of conventional surface treatment techniques for nickel-chrome (ni-cr) and high noble alloys.  materials and met...

introdouction: esthetic demands of patients have led to the introduction of tooth-colored restorations wherecomposite resins are bonded to the enamel using acid etch techniques. total etch adhesion systems are still considered as the gold standard among bonding systems. however, clinicians have a tendency to use adhesive systems with simpler application procedures. the aim of the present study ...

Background & Aims: Repair of defective restoration is more conservative than replacing it. Veneering the amalgam restorations with opaque resin materials can satisfy the esthetic demands. Evaluation of interfacial bond quality between amalgam and composite surface is one of the important factors in assessing the quality of repaired amalgam which can be achieved...

background and aims. various factors influence the interfacial bond between the fiber posts and root canal dentin. the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of pre-warming of resin cement on the push-out bond strength of fiber posts to various segments of root canal dentin. materials and methods. in this in vitro study, 40 single-rooted human premolars were decoronated and underwe...

background: the purpose of this study was to compare the push-out bond strength of mineral trioxide aggregate (mta) and calcium enriched mixture (cem) as root end fi lling materials. materials and methods: a total of 40 root dentin slices (1 ± 0.2 mm) were prepared from freshly extracted human maxillary central teeth and their lumens were enlarged to 1.3 mm. the slices were randomly divided int...

introduction: debonding is a common cause of failure encountered with fiber-reinforced composite (frc) posts, and usually occurs along the post space-dentin adhesive interface. the aim of this in vitro study is to evaluate the regional push-out bond strength of a fiber-reinforced post system, using two resin cements. materials and methods: in this in vitro study 20 maxillary central incisors we...

Introduction: Effect of zinc oxide-eugenol (ZO-E) on bond strength of composite is equivocal. The aim of the present study was to determine if ZO-E affects shear bond strength. Methods: For the purposes of the study, extracted human molar teeth were ground so thatcomposite rods could be bonded to dentine. In group 1, dentine was not exposed to ZO-E. In group 2,...

Introdouction: Esthetic demands of patients have led to the introduction of tooth-colored restorations wherecomposite resins are bonded to the enamel using acid etch techniques. Total etch adhesion systems are still considered as the gold standard among bonding systems. However, clinicians have a tendency to use adhesive systems with simpler application procedures. The aim of the present stu...

background: the aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of an antimicrobial and fluoride-releasing self-etch primer (clearfil protect bond) and compare it with transbond plus self-etch primer and conventional acid etching and priming system. materials and methods: forty-eight extracted human premolars were divided randomly to three groups. in group 1, the teeth were bonded wit...