In vitro evidences suggested methylene blue (MB) diluted in ethanol improves the antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) effect. We hypothesized that aPDT with MB dissolved in ethanol 20% could limit periodontal destruction ...

This study evaluated the effect of different surface treatments on the biaxial flexure strength and reliability of a ceramic Y-TZP by using Weibull analysis. In addition, the influence of these methods on the bond strength ...

Osteoporosis is a systemic condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue. The most common kind of Osteoporosis is found in the postmenopausal period. Among ...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of cleaning substances in color stability and roughness of acrylic resins to base definitive or provisional dentures polymerized by different methods. The factors evaluated ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of hydrofluoric acid on the fatigue failure load of premolars restored with feldspathic ceramic inlays. Sixty upper premolars were embedded in ...

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dentin pretreatment and temperature on the bond strength of a universal adhesive system to dentin. Ninety-six extracted non-carious human third molars were randomly divided into ...

Gingivitis is the most prevalent form among periodontal diseases. Evidence has shown the importance of gingivitis as a precursor of periodontal attachment loss and tooth loss. Despite its importance, often the diagnosis ...

Happiness is a multidimensional construct of a subjective measurement, which is defined as "the degree to which a person evaluates his/her overall quality of life as favorable", and it is also determined by personal ...

This study aimed to determine the effects of grinding and low temperature aging on the surface micromorphology (roughness measurement, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy), phase transformation (t→m), ...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of repolishing after bleaching on color stability and roughness of two composite resins aged in high staining beverage. Sixty-one disc-shaped specimens (8 mm diameter x 2 mm thickness) ...