objective: the aim of this study was to compare the microtensile bond strengths (μ tbs) of three core materials with one lithium disilicate reinforced ceramic using two resin cements. methods: three core materials (nulite f® (biodental technologies), filtek z250® (3m-espe), prettau-anterior® (zirkonzhan, germany)) were prepared as blocks (10×10×4 mm3) according to the manufacturer’s instruction...

Introduction: There is currently significant interest in all-ceramic dental restorations. A potential non-metallic material for such restorations is an apatite-mullite glass-ceramic that could be processed to shape using different processing techniques. The aim of this study was to assess and evaluate the ability of an apatite-mullite glass-ceramic material to be processed using three routes: l...

background and aims. it is believed that adherence of candida albicans to oral surfaces is a critical event in the colonization and development of oral diseases such as candida-associated denture stomatitis. although there is considerable information about the adherence of candida albicans to buccal epithelial cells and prosthetic materials, there is very little information available about the ...

chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) on setting time, surface hardness, maximum tensile bond strength and antibacterial activity of a glass ionomer cement (GIC). The material used as control was Ketac Molar Easymix GIC. CHX was incorporated into the GIC during its manipulation at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0%. Antimicrobial activity against S. mutans and L. acidophilus was evaluated by means o...

in this paper, an exchange of letters between the philosopher jacques derrida and architect peter eisenman is used as a catalyst to discuss the material qualities of glass and its relationship with the concept of transparency in architecture. in his criticism of an architecture devoid of human qualities, derrida uses glass, defined through walter benjamin’s writings, as a hard and cold material...