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..Regarding the MI test, only the application mode was significant: lower dye infiltration was observed for LC and LCC...

..To evaluate the linear polymerization shrinkage (LPS) and the effect of polymerization shrinkage of a resin composite and resin-dentin bond strength under different boundary conditions and filling techniques...

..The resin composite buildup provided fracture strength recovery similar to intact teeth regardless the way fragments were obtained...

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..The aim of this double-blind randomized study was to compare the clinical performance of a resin-modified glass ionomer (Vitremer, 3M) and a polyacid-modified resin (Dyract, Dentsply DeTrey) in noncarious Class V restorations after 5 years...

..No reductions in bond strength values were observed after 12 months of water storage, regardless of the adhesive evaluated...

..The aim of this study was to investigate the intra- and intertooth microtensile bond strength variability of two adhesive systems applied to dentin...

..The authors conducted a study to evaluate whether the SE system can provide retention rates and marginal discoloration similar to that of the ER system...

..This paired-tooth randomized controlled prospective clinical study compared the clinical performance of three composite resins in Class III cavities after 12 months...

..To evaluate the linear polymerization shrinkage (LPS) and its effect upon mean gap width, bond strength and cohesive strength of a composite placed under different constraints (C-factors--CF) and filling techniques...

..002). After the first clinical appointment, OP showed a statistically higher mean rating for improvement in appearance (3.4 +/- 0.7) than PM (2.4 +/- 0.5) (p = 0.002)...

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..To evaluate the microleakage in Class II resin restorations at different margins and the polymerization shrinkage of the composites used...

..Solitaire did not fulfil the ADA acceptance criteria for restorative materials and, therefore, is not recommended for use in posterior restorations...

..To evaluate the performance of All Bond SE used in a one- or two-step protocol in a 24-month randomized clinical study...

..The use of 0.002% chlorhexidine for 15 s seems to be sufficient to preserve resin-dentin interfaces over a 6-month period...

..To evaluate the wear resistance of resin restorations (Z100; Tetric; Charisma) in posterior teeth (Class I and II) after 6 years...

..The authors conducted an 18-month, randomized, controlled prospective study to evaluate the clinical performance of a self-etch and an etch-and-rinse adhesive in noncarious cervical lesions...

..To evaluate the effect of the application method on the immediate and 3-year resin-dentine bond strength (μTBS) and nanoleakage (NL) for 3 one-step self-etch adhesives (Adper Prompt L-Pop; Clearfil S(3) Bond and Xeno III)...

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..Verify whether the dimension of a bonded specimen stored prior microtensile testing and its regional variation may affect the resin-dentin bond strength (BS) over time...

..The use of Filtek Flow as a liner under Filtek Z250 restorations did not improve the clinical performance of class V restorations after 6 and 12 months of evaluation...

..The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate gingival microleakage in Class II total bond resin restorations in comparison to open sandwich technique restorations using different materials...

..The aim of this study was to compare the fracture strength of three techniques used to re-attach tooth fragments in sound and endodontically treated fractured teeth with or without fiber post placement...

..The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and the degree of conversion (DC) of the materials were also evaluated...

..05). It was concluded that the use of Fuji II LC as a base material led to the best sealing of the gingival margins based upon the lowest degree of microleakage observed...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of water storage on resin-dentin bond strengths [microTBS] using different adhesive bonding approaches...

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..1, [PB] Dentsply), two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system...

..CONCLUSIONS: The 24-hour microtensile bond strength of All Bond 3 and All Bond Self-Etch was similar, regardless the mode of application of the adhesive systems...

..No significant difference was observed among the groups. OptiBond Solo and Prime & Bond NT showed similar values of bond strengths when applied on occlusal enamel of primary molar under either saliva contamination or not...

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..This double-blind randomized clinical trial compared different ethanol/water and acetone-based systems in non-carious cervical lesions over 36 months...

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..CONCLUSION: Prolonged application times can increase the resin-dentin microTBS of two-step adhesive systems, but the application duration is dependent on the solvent present in the bonding system...

..The present randomized, controlled prospective study evaluated the histomorphological response of human dental pulps capped with two grey mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) compounds...

..SIGNIFICANCE: High BS to dentin can be obtained, under dry conditions, when ethanol/water and acetone-based systems, are vigorously agitated in the surface. On wet dentin, slight agitation seems to be enough to provide high BS to dentin...

..This study examined the ultrastructure and microtensile bond strengths (TBS) of self-etching (with different acidity) and conventional adhesive systems bonded to unground enamel...

..05), even after six months. The use of CHX in an aqueous solution or associated with the acid conditioner was effective for reducing degradation of resin-dentin bonds after six months of water storage...

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..Calcium hydroxide should be used as the material of choice for pulp capping, and the use of two-step self-etch adhesives for human pulp capping is contraindicated...

..to assess the conditioning effect (CE) of self-etch adhesives of different acidity applied to thick and thin smear layer (SL), the corresponding resin tags (RT) and hybrid layer (HL)...

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..To evaluate, over a 6-month period, the clinical performance of a self-etch adhesive (Transbond Plus Self-Etching) compared with a conventional adhesive that uses the etch and rinse approach (Transbond XT)...

..This article presents a comprehensive literature review on techniques and materials used to restore uncomplicated dental trauma...

..05), suggesting that OptiBond FL has a better performance with respect to microleakage and could be used as a sealing material in accidentally moist or contaminated surfaces...

..The performance of self-etch systems on enamel is controversial and seems to be dependent on the application technique and the enamel preparation...

..The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the use of a gel applied for 1 × 45 minutes would have the same bleaching rate and tooth sensitivity levels when compared with 3 × 15-minute applications...

..CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: As long as an adequate energy density is used to produce adequate mechanical properties in the resin composite, the use of a low light intensity for an increased time does not markedly improve marginal integrity...

..05). After 24 hours, lower sensitivity was reported in the experimental group, while most of the participants from the placebo group experienced tooth sensitivity (p<0.05)...

..The area under ROC curves showed that VI was better than LF. It was concluded that Ekstrand's visual scoring system is the most valid method for caries diagnosis. LF should be considered an adjunct to caries diagnosis...

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..The tested hypothesis was that the performance of the self-etching adhesive systems does not vary for the studied parameters...

..In all groups, where the adhesive system was used for capping, the pulp response varied from an acute inflammatory, with varying degrees, to necrosis. No dentin bridge was formed after adhesive capping...

..The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of testing speed on the microtensile bond strength values of two adhesive systems to dentin...

..There was no difference in the fracture debonding mode. These findings indicate that Transbond Plus SEP can be safely used for orthodontic brackets since the survival rates are similar to the conventional Transbond XT...

..However, this treatment can be carried out only after complete management of the causes of the GERD. (J Esthet Restor Dent 21:304-317, 2009)...

..The aim of this study was to verify the influence of the storage time and the cutting speed during specimen preparation on the bond strength of a single-bottle adhesive to dentin...

..It was concluded that the Ekstrands visual system is more reliable than the LF device. LF should be considered only as an adjuvant for occlusal caries diagnosis...

..To examine the morphological, early and long-term microtensile bond strengths (microTBS) of one-step self-etch systems to unground and ground enamel...

..To determine the effects of different surface moisture on the bond strength of an ethanol/water-based (Single Bond [SB]), an acetone-based (One-Step [OS]), and a water-based (Syntac Single Component [SC]) adhesive system to dentin...

..9%) than the bonded only group (41.1%), and both were statistically lower than the resin composite build-up (103.2%). It was concluded that the material used to reattach the fragment is less important than the chosen technique...

..Reductions in bond strength values after one year of water storage were not observed for the SB adhesive or were less pronounced for the OS adhesive when it was vigorously rubbed onto the dentin surface...

..Another advantage is that there is adequate light exposure for polymerization, because the metal matrix can be removed during the restorative procedure...

..This article presents a case report that used this technique and examines the effects of this treatment after one year...

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..The data were treated by means of ANOVA and no significant effects were detected, which indicates that tensile bond strength was not affected by the adhesive systems, application of primer or thermocycling...

..To evaluate the effect of bur roughness on bond strength values and conditioner pattern of two-step self-etch adhesives applied on sclerotic dentin...

..Poor oral hygiene and Candida albicans infection are common among elderly denture wearers as these patients usually have difficulty in keeping them clean...

..05). The microhardness of the alloys is influenced by their composition and casting method. The hardness of the Ni-Cr alloys was higher when they were cast with the induction/air and flame/air torch methods...

..CONCLUSION: Only slightly differences were observed between the examinations performed under clinical and laboratory conditions in the detection of occlusal caries lesions in permanent teeth...

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..The data were submitted to ANOVA (alpha = 0.05), which revealed no differences between the groups, although the analysis of the specimens that presented early fracture evidenced the lower sensitivity of the SB system...

..Little is known about the effect of a eugenol-containing temporary restorative material on the resin-dentin bond strength of adhesive systems that partially dissolves and modifies the smear layer...

..The average time elapsed after bleaching was 3.5 years. The results revealed that none of the examined teeth had any degree of external cervical resorption...