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Curing characteristics of flowable and sculptable bulk-fill composites
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine and correlate the degree of conversion (DC) with Vickers hardness (VH) and translucency parameter...
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Cast Dowel and Core
The cast dowel and core (D&C) technique has been used for a long time and still being used today when prefabricated fiber post prevails. Several in... -
Fiber-Reinforced Resin Posts (Fiber Posts)
The restoration of endodontically treated teeth has been subject of controversy over many years. It was believed that the exclusive function of a... -
Endodontic Considerations for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth
The aim of this chapter is to offer a guide, from the endodontist’s perspective, as to how root canal-treated teeth should be restored, and to give... -
Long-term behavior of double crown retained dentures with metal and metal-free secondary crowns and frameworks made of Vectris© on all-ceramic primary crowns: a prospective, randomized clinical trial up to 14 years
ObjectivesThis prospective randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the long-term behavior of metal-free double crown retained dentures with...
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Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth
Endodontically treated teeth have often lost a considerable amount of tooth structure due to caries, endodontic therapy and/or previous restoration,... -
Restoring the Endodontically Treated Tooth: Treatment Planning Considerations
The objective of this chapter is to provide different treatment considerations to guide the clinician in the practice of evidence-based dentistry... -
Shear bond strength between alumina substrate and prosthodontic resin composites with various adhesive resin systems
BackgroundWith the increase in demand for cosmetics and esthetics, resin composite restorations and all-ceramic restorations have become an important...
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Methods for Increasing the Longevity of Adhesion to Root Canal Dentin
All bonding protocols undergo degradation over time, and this may be one of the reasons why fiberglass post is prone to debonding during clinical... -
Effect of surface treatments on the flexural properties and adhesion of glass fiber-reinforced composite post to self-adhesive luting agent and radicular dentin
This study evaluated the effect of different surface treatments on the flexural properties and adhesion of glass fiber post to self-adhesive luting...
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Complications from the Use of Peroxides
While dental whitening or dental bleaching is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures, dentists should base their decision to prescribe... -
Maintenance
For a removable partial denture (RPD) treatment to be successful, an appropriate follow-up care is crucial. This follow-up care begins at the day of... -
Clinical and radiographic comparison of the effects of two types of fixed retainers on periodontium - A randomized clinical trial
BackgroundMost orthodontists believe that fixed retainers are necessary to maintain ideal dental relationships. However, untoward side effects might...
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Maintenance Therapy/Necessary for Long-Term Success
The accumulation of bacterial plaque, food debris, and eventually calculus on the non-shedding surfaces of the human dentition has long been... -
Periodontitis associated with plasminogen deficiency: a case report
BackgroundPlasminogen deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disease, which is associated with aggressive periodontitis and gingival enlargement....
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Nanoparticles for Dentin Tissue Stabilization
Nanotechnology has been applied to manage previously infected dentin. These treatment procedures are aimed for non-invasive elimination of residual... -
Post-endodontic treatment of incisors and premolars among dental practitioners in Saarland: an interactive Web-based survey
ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the trend of dental practitioners in the federal state of Saarland in Germany in regard to...
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Putty Index: An Important Aid for the Direct Fabrication of Fiber Reinforced Composite Resin FPD
Fiber reinforced composite resin fixed partial dentures (FRCFPD) with composite resin, PFM or all ceramic pontic can be used as a short term or long...
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Adhesive restoration of anterior endodontically treated teeth: influence of post length on fracture strength
ObjectivesThis study aims to evaluate the fracture resistance of endodontically treated anterior teeth restored with crowns made of composite or...