PURPOSE This study was performed to evaluate and compare the radiopacity of dentin, enamel, and 8 restorative composites on conventional radiograph and digital images with different resolutions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Specimens were fabricated from 8 materials and human molars were longitudinally sectioned 1.0 mm thick to include both enamel and dentin. The specimens and tooth sections were im...

Objectives: To analyze the ion exchange between conventional glass-ionomer restorative material, (Fuji IXGC Co., Japan) and tooth components in primary molars after long periods of function in vivo. Methods: Five deciduous mandibular molars were collected after normal exfoliation. An intact deciduous molar served as control, a second deciduous molar was restored occlusaly with Fuji IX in vitro,...

Use of mercury as a component of restorative material is continuing to generate controversy. There is no doubt that dental amalgam is a very good restorative material. However, at the same time, there are serious health issues with mercury. Whether the amount of mercury in the mouth can cause any serious effect is still very much controversial. Composite resin, the popular alternative material ...

The posterior restorative material of choice depends on the individual clinical situation and patient. Amalgam has a long history of use and clinical success. Esthetic restorations are increasingly in demand, and include glass ionomers, compomers and composite resins. Fluoride release is a desirable attribute in a restorative material, as are wear resistance, low polymerization shrinkage and lo...

Ariston is a new composite material of white colour indicated for posterior restorations and providing active caries protection. The aim of the present study was to assess the surface appearance of Ariston fillings, marginal adaptation to cavity walls, homogeneity of the filling and the quality of the surface of restorations both clinically and by scanning electron microscopy. A total of 106 re...

adhesive (green). _Besides the physical and mechanical properties of dental amalgam, one of the main reasons for its success is its clinical simplicity and forgiving technique. The derisory “drill and fill” slogan associated with dental treatment pertinently describes the provision of an amalgam restoration. The usual protocol for amalgam restorations is a single-stage procedure. Following deca...

PURPOSE This study compared the microleakage of an experimental low-shrinkage resin composite (Hermes), a nanofilled resin composite material (Filtek Supreme) and a hybrid resin composite (Tetric Ceram) using a dye penetration method. METHODS AND MATERIALS Class I cavities prepared in 60 human molars were randomly divided into 3 groups according to the restorative material used. The preparati...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS It is believed that adherence of Candida albicans to oral surfaces is a critical event in the coloni-zation and development of oral diseases such as candida-associated denture stomatitis. Although there is considerable infor-mation about the adherence of Candida albicans to buccal epithelial cells and prosthetic materials, there is very little infor-mation available about th...

Aim: To assess the influence of two adhesive systems on the bond strength of the restorative material to enamel and dentin after bleaching. Materials and method: 60 non-carious extracted premolar teeth after bleaching with 40% Hydrogen peroxide were divided into four groups based on type of adhesive system used and the tooth surface i.e. enamel and dentin used for bonding. G1ET and G3DT were re...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the sealing ability of temporary restorative materials at 24 hrs and 1 week. MATERIALS AND METHODS Endodontic access cavities were prepared in 56 extracted lower incisor-teeth and divided into 5 groups (n=10). Standard 5 mm deep access preparations were completed and root canals were prepared to size ISO #30 file. The access cavities were resto...