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Dental pit and fissure sealants have been shown to be effective in the prevention of dental caries. Currently, sealants are recommended to be placed on teeth that are considered to be "at risk" to develop caries, including teeth that present with incipient enamel lesions. This paper discusses the ty...
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PMID: 21162348
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The purpose of this article is to provide the dental health professional with sound science related to sealants so that he/she can provide the best care to his/her patients. This article will synthesize the recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental A...
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PMID: 21162347
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The primary purposes of this investigation were to evaluate sophomore dental student performance in the production of a chamfer finish line using two diamond bur types-a round-ended bur and a torpedo-shaped bur-and to gain student feedback about their preferences for bur type. Fifty students took pa...
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PMID: 20516300
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We reported that the integrity of a resin composite restoration deteriorated when the dentin cavity wall was decalcified by conditioning. In this study, to evaluate the bonding between dentin adhesive and non-decalcified dentin surface, we experimented with a novel method of using a high-pressure wa...
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PMID: 20379031
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The aim of this report is to present five-year follow-ups of two different applications for the use of direct laminate resin-based composite veneers to improve esthetics.
Defects in the maxillary anterior teeth, such as enamel hypoplasia and peg lateral, can present esthetic challenges. Furthermore,...
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PMID: 20953565
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Both regimens have similar behavioral outcomes, with the oral group having improved crying and overall behavior early in the appointment, Oral sedations were considered to be more effective by providers than intranasal sedations. Clinically significant desaturations occur in both regimens, indicatin...
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PMID: 20557707
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A majority of program directors teach the use of air coolant alone for high-speed preparation of teeth. University and combined programs were more likely to teach the method compared with hospital based ones....
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PMID: 20557704
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To assess the influence of post-and-core systems on the resistance to fracture of mandibular premolars restored with metal crowns and a 2.0-mm cervical ferrule.
Forty extracted premolars were selected and divided into 4 groups of 10 teeth each. Samples were sectioned 2.0 mm coronal to the CEJ. Follo...
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PMID: 19907733
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The success of dental restorations should not only be measured by immediate outcomes, such as patient comfort and appearance, but also by long-term survival and stability of the definitive restorations. Long-term success is dependant on the level of precision at which treatment is carried out. The t...
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PMID: 20151564
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For years, restorative practices and traditional orthodontics stood largely separate from one another save for the most extreme instances. Orthodontics has evolved over the years, and a new breed of orthodontic technology appeared in the late 1990s. A clear alternative to traditional orthodontics em...
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PMID: 20151565
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Root-filled maxillary premolars, restored with direct resin composite with or without fiber post and cusp capping, had similar fracture resistance under static loading....
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PMID: 19801245
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Crowns may be indicated to restore teeth where there is substantial tooth substance loss from caries or trauma, but it is not always appropriate to place the substantive restoration without reviewing the prognosis of the tooth under treatment for a time. In such cases, the placement of a long-term p...
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PMID: 19927457
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The Hall Technique, a method of managing carious primary molars effectively with preformed metal crowns, without the use of local anaesthesia, caries removal or tooth preparation of any kind, is described.The technique is illustrated with a case report.The evidence underpinning the technique is disc...
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PMID: 19927456
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Enamel conditioning (elimination of dental plaque and creation of an irregular surface) is an essential step before bonding of orthodontic brackets. The most popular procedure in our practice is bonding with resin which requires enamel etching in order to get enough shear bond strength. Many studies...
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PMID: 19552877
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The 12-year clinical performance, including retention rate, of a dual-cured dental adhesive was excellent and was not affected by dentin acid-etching. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: This clinical study provides additional evidence for the long-term durability of a three-step etch-and-rinse adhesive in non-c...
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PMID: 19411519
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No information is currently available about what the critical cavity wall thickness is and its influence upon 1) the marginal integrity of ceramic inlays (CI) and partial ceramic crowns (PCC) and 2) the crack formation of dental tissues. This in vitro study of CI and PCC tested the effects of differ...
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PMID: 19192835
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Ceramic inlays and partial crowns have become scientifically recognized posterior restorations. Their clinical effectiveness depends on the development of durable dental ceramics and luting materials as well as an effective bonding system. Therefore, these factors were in the focus of interest in th...
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PMID: 20108869
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Both pressing technology and CAD/CAM methods have proven themselves clinically for the fabrication of all-ceramic restorations. The advantages of the Cerec technology for the economic fabrication of all-ceramic bridges can be exploited by the use of burn-out blanks of polymer material. The milling p...
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PMID: 19413273
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We move into the visible smile (along with the fact that most cosmetic procedures are patient desire- and want-driven) we must be able to deliver what the patient expects. Preplanning the case and avoiding the "prep and pray" approach to the smile-design process is the cornerstone of success. Utiliz...
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PMID: 19133636
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The mean bond strength values in MPa to enamel (22.40 +/- 4.30) and dentin (17.97 +/- 4.65) of teeth of healthy individuals were significantly different (p < 0.001) from those to enamel (12.40 +/- 2.81) and dentin (7.83 +/- 2.05) of teeth of uremic patients. Most of the tested enamel specimens showe...
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PMID: 19058677
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The use of lasers in general dentistry is now an accepted--and to some extent, expected--treatment modality. Laser use can be either an adjunct to other procedures or the main form of treatment itself. For many procedures, lasers are now becoming the treatment of choice by both clinicians and patien...
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PMID: 19127932
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The shear bond strength was not significantly different between axial planes (p > 0.05), but was significantly higher at 4 degrees than at 20 degrees (p = 0.009). A significant positive correlation was found between shear bond strength and tubule area (R = 0.43, p = 0.003) or tubule circumference (R...
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PMID: 18792698
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The etch-and-rinse adhesive yielded high micro-tensile values (58-69 MPa), irrespective of the diamond burs used. The bond strength values were comparable for Adper Prompt L-Pop and Clearfil SE Bond irrespective of the burs used. The mu TBS values were significantly higher as the particle size of di...
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PMID: 18199476
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V- and U-shaped fissures were found to have the maximum penetration. Penetration was very poor for I- and IK-types of fissures. No significant difference in penetration was found in relation to eruption time. Adaptation of sealant was not affected by any of the factors. CONCLUSION: Even the well-app...
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PMID: 18603729
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A technique is presented for the use of a transparent polyvinyl siloxane template constructed from a diagnostic wax-up to rapidly reproduce the anatomical structure with direct restorative materials in the mouth. This technique is beneficial for a number of geriatric patients who would be unable to...
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PMID: 19728627
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Alcopops, which are fruit flavoured alcoholic drinks, have been implicated as an aetiological factor in dental erosion. They are commonly drunk by 18-25 year-olds owing to their fruity flavours, but increasingly in the UK they are consumed by underage teenagers. A popular lemon-based vodka alcopop i...
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PMID: 18605526
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The framework design for metal ceramic restorations can affect the esthetics of the adjacent natural tooth. A minimum 2-mm facial cutback of the metal framework is necessary for there to be a significant difference in color change....
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PMID: 18514669
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Two-way ANOVA showed that the effects of dentin surface preparations, adhesive systems, and their interaction were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The muTBS was the highest when bonding SE to dentin surface prepared with 600-grit SiC abrasive paper (47.3 +/- 7.4 MPa), followed by high-speed t...
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PMID: 18652265
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The ability to use conservative ceramic restorations may be limited because of the location and placement of the gingival margin while preparing the tooth for an inlay/onlay. The following technique, which uses a combination of modified preparation and special processing of a restoration combining g...
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PMID: 18546753
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This is a technique that is used in the maxillary second and third molar region when attempting to gain better access in these areas. Having the patient open his or her mouth slightly and shift in the direction in which treatment is being preformed allows the practitioner greater access to the bucca...
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PMID: 18546750
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This study produced strong evidence suggesting the need for pumice prophylaxis when using SEP for orthodontic bonding....
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PMID: 18331943
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This study compared the mean loads and modes of failure of teeth restored with all-ceramic crowns (ACCs) cemented with dual-cured (RelyX ARC; 3M ESPE) or light-cured (RelyX Veneer; 3M ESPE) luting cements. Clinically, there are advantages of light-cured cements over the recommended dual-cured cement...
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PMID: 18186737
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The increase in crown flexure (compared to the unaltered tooth) ranged from near zero values (conservative endodontic access, removal of proximal enamel) to ca 10% (aggressive endodontic access, conservative Class III preparations), 23% and 34% (moderate and aggressive Class III preparations, respec...
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PMID: 18389736
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There are certain advantages to restoring a complete arch simultaneously, however, attempting to do this requires that the dentist maintains control during all stages of treatment. Maintaining control alleviates the preassure of time, which in turn allows for precision to be obtained at all clinical...
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PMID: 18223580
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Air abrading orthodontic bracket-pad composite surfaces in indirect bonding increased the shear bond strength, whereas the use of flowable composite did not affect bond strengths....
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PMID: 18174062
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The current study evaluated the effects of various pretreatments and aging in water on the bond strength to hot isostatic pressed yttrium-oxide partially stabilized zirconia. Sixty zirconia ceramic specimens (Denzir) were randomly divided into three groups of 20. One group of specimens (n=10) was th...
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PMID: 19051861
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Evaluation was undertaken of the interface dimensions of MOD ceramic onlays fabricated using the Cerec 3 system. A master die was prepared on a maxillary second premolar Ivorine tooth from which 20 Cerec 3 onlays and 20 feldspathic onlays were made. A total of 80 cement analogues were produced using...
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PMID: 18236930
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Patients have many restorative options for changing the appearance of their teeth. The most conservative restorative treatments for changing the appearance of teeth include tooth bleaching, direct composite resin veneers, and porcelain veneers. Patients seeking esthetic treatment should undergo a co...
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PMID: 18069513
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There are at least two different techniques for preparing teeth prior to bonded porcelain restorations. The first involves using depth cutters guided by the existing tooth structure. A more recently developed approach integrates an additive wax-up that represents the final volume of the teeth, with...
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PMID: 18069510
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Water emanating from dentinal tubules during air-drying and light-curing of adhesives leads to entrapment of droplets at the resin-dentin interface and contributes to nanoleakage. This study tested the null hypothesis that characteristics of substrate dentin and type of adhesive used for bonding wou...
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PMID: 17890679
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In unlased dentin, bond strength of Fuji II LC after conditioning with polyacrylic acid (PAA) was significantly higher than that of Vitremer and Fuji II. In the laser-irradiated group, bond strength of Fuji II LC after PAA conditioning and Fuji II were significantly less than those of Vitremer and F...
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PMID: 17975953
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The mean failure loads (N) were 502.4+/-152.5 (Group 1), 416.4+/-122.2 (Group 2a), 423.0+/-103.3 (Group 2b) 422.1+/-138.9 (Group 3a) 513.2+/-121.7 (Group 3b), 488.7+/-153.7 (Group 4a) 573.4+/-169.2 (Group 4b), 856.7+/-112.2 (Group 5a) and 649.5+/-163.5 (Group 5b), respectively. The samples restored...
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PMID: 17907493
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The techniques analysed were revealed to be valid during the period of observation. No failures were recorded with vital teeth keeping their vitality and no radiographic signs of apical or root pathology. With reattachment, two cases have shown the visibility of fracture line after 2 years, dependin...
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PMID: 17695742
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The dentin surface preparation method affects smear layer characteristics and dentin surface topography and, therefore affects resin-dentin bond strength. Smear layer denseness, more so than thickness, may compromise bonding efficacy of adhesives, especially of the self-etch systems....
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PMID: 17331635
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In dentistry, ceramic materials with high fracture resistance are needed for all-ceramic fixed partial dentures (FPDs). The sophisticated processing of advanced ceramics that can be used for such dental restorations demands the application of CAD/CAM technologies. These techniques necessitate digiti...
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PMID: 16844107
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