Research: Fixed Prosthodontics
Connector design effects on the in vitro fracture resistance of 3-unit monolithic prostheses produced from 4 CAD-CAM materials
Studies that compared the fracture strength of monolithic lithium disilicate and 5-mol% yttria partially stabilized zirconia multiunit fixed dental prostheses are sparse.Effects of composite resin core level and periodontal pocket depth on crack propagation in endodontically treated teeth: An extended finite element method study
Preserving teeth with radicular cracks with or without a periodontal pocket is an alternative to extraction. However, an effective protocol for the restoration of radicular cracks is lacking.Canine guidance reconstruction with ceramic or composite resin: A 3D finite element analysis and in vitro wear study
Wear of the maxillary canine cusps is a common clinical condition which can affect function and esthetics and, in some situations, lead to occlusal pathology. The mechanical behavior of different restorative techniques for the condition is unclear.Effect of surface treatment and surface region on the color stainability of a cemented high-translucency monolithic zirconia ceramic after coffee thermocycling
Restorations should show low color stainability after clinical and laboratory procedures; however, the impacts of surface treatment and surface region on the color stainability of zirconia restorations are unclear.Effect of ethyl cellulose coating as an evaluation agent against contamination on the bond strength of zirconia restorations: An in vitro study
During the trial placement of zirconia restorations, contamination of the bonding surface is inevitable. Although cleaning methods for contaminated surfaces have been described, a method of preventing saliva contamination of the bonding surface of zirconia restorations is lacking.Effect of combining different surface treatments on the surface characteristics of polyetheretherketone-based core materials and shear bond strength to a veneering composite resin
High-performance polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been used in dentistry because of its excellent physical and chemical properties. However, its lack of translucency requires the use of a veneering composite resin for esthetic applications. Data on bonding a veneering composite resin to PEEK are still scarce.Biomechanical behavior of endocrown restorations with different cavity design and CAD-CAM materials under a static and vertical load: A finite element analysis
The influence of different restorative materials, the divergence angle, and the preparation design of the pulp chamber floor in endocrowns on stress distribution is unclear.A 3-dimensional finite element and in vitro analysis of endocrown restorations fabricated with different preparation designs and various restorative materials
The preparation design and fabrication materials directly affect the clinical success of endocrown restorations, and yet, knowledge is lacking about the biomechanical impact of specific designs or materials on endocrown restorations.Fatigue survival of endodontically treated teeth restored with different fiber-reinforced composite resin post strategies versus universal 2-piece fiber post system: An in vitro study
Various strategies have been proposed to reduce the cement space of foundation restorations for endodontically treated teeth. However, they may add more operative steps, or the dentist must keep different sizes of drills and posts in stock. A 2-piece universal adjustable post system has been developed to overcome this problem, but whether the system has acceptable fatigue survival performance is unclear.Microcomputed tomography void analysis after cement cleanup methods
Cement at the restorative margin after implementation of the manufacturer’s recommended procedure for cement cleanup has not been extensively evaluated.Evaluation of the sealing capability and morphological fit of prefabricated dowels and fiber-reinforced composite resin: An in vitro study
Prefabricated dowels do not always provide intraradicular sealing in the root canal dentin, and the lack of sealing predisposes the dowel to adhesive failure and debonding. It is unclear if fiber-reinforced composite resin dowels provide better sealing.Knife-edged crown fabricated by 3-dimensional gel deposition and soft milling
Restorations with knife-edge margins are more prone to margin chipping during the manufacturing process. Three-dimensional gel deposition shows potential for fabricating zirconia restorations with good margin quality, but studies on its performance in fabricating knife-edged crowns are lacking.Shape optimization of a 2-unit cantilevered posterior resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis
The cantilevered resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis (RBFDP) is a feasible and minimally invasive treatment option to restore a single missing tooth, especially when the missing tooth space is small (<7 mm) and cost-effectiveness is essential. However, its long-term survival needs to be improved by increasing its structural strength and interfacial adhesion.Material preferences for tooth-supported 3-unit fixed dental prostheses: A survey of German dentists
Different material options are available for fixed dental prostheses (FDPs), but valid data on the favored materials of German dentists for 3-unit FDPs are lacking. It is unclear whether preferences depend on the individual characteristics of the dentists or their dental practices.A comparison of the passive fit of a 3-unit implant-supported fixed partial denture fabricated by lost-wax casting, milling soft metal blocks, or direct metal laser sintering: An in vitro study
Stresses induced by implant-supported prostheses are related to mechanical complications. However, how the manufacturing method affects the generated stresses is unclear.An in vitro comparison of the marginal and internal adaptation of ultrathin occlusal veneers made of 3D-printed zirconia, milled zirconia, and heat-pressed lithium disilicate
Whether additively produced zirconia could overcome problems with conventional computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD-CAM) such as milling inaccuracies and provide accurate occlusal veneers is unclear.Cone beam computed tomography analysis of residual dentin thickness after virtual post placement in the palatal roots of maxillary first molars
In endodontically treated maxillary first molars, post space preparations in the palatal roots can compromise the residual dentin thickness (RDT) and increase the risk of perforations or root fractures. This can be attributed to the direction of the buccopalatal curvature that cannot be viewed with conventional 2D imaging.Effect of surface treatment and manufacturing process on the shear bond strength of veneering composite resin to polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) and polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Polyaryletherketones (PAEKs) are high-performance polymer materials in which polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) are the most used. Although mechanical and shear bonding strength tests have been performed on the 2 materials, studies on the influence of processing on bonding are scarce.Effect of different surface treatments on the bond strength of milled polyetheretherketone posts
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) can be used as a framework material for removable and fixed dental prostheses. However, information about the use of PEEK as a post-and-core restoration is scarce.Evaluation of material waste, dimensional stability, and detail reproduction of polyvinyl siloxane impression materials mixed with different mixing tips
Redesigned mixing tips, promising less impression material waste, have been marketed. However, whether their use adversely affects the dimensional stability and detail reproduction of the impression material is unclear.Examining the adaptation of modified endocrowns prepared with CAD-CAM in maxillary and mandibular molars: A microcomputed tomography study
Endocrowns have been reported to be successful restorations for endodontically treated molars. However, comparisons between maxillary and mandibular molars, with different pulp chamber configurations are lacking. Information on the influence of venting on the adaptation of endocrowns is also lacking.Additive effects of touch-activated polymerization and extended irradiation time on bonding of light-activated adhesives to root canal dentin
The bonding of light-activated adhesives to root canal dentin with an additional touch-polymerization activator has been insufficiently examined.Light transmission and bond strength of glass fiber posts submitted to different surface treatments
Light transmitted deep into the root canal is an important parameter to increase bonding of the cement to the post and dentin. Glass fiber posts seem to be an option to increase transmitted light, but literature on the light transmittance profile and power transmission to deep canal regions is lacking.Survival of posterior fixed partial dentures with minimal tooth reduction and improved esthetics: An in vitro study
Different designs of posterior minimally invasive fixed partial dentures (MIFPDs) still require additional tooth preparation for guide planes, occlusal rest seats, and grooves and/or slots to increase retention and resistance forms. Whether a design with less tooth reduction can be successful is unclear.Fatigue resistance of composite resins and glass-ceramics on dentin and enamel
Composite resins and glass-ceramics are both used to restore worn teeth. Which restoration material is more durable is unclear.
