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Clinical Outcomes And Implant Stability Changes Associated With Immediately Loaded Implant Of Two Different Types Inserted In Posterior Maxilla, Hossam Mohammed Kamal, Mohamed Zaghloul Amer, Walid Abd El-Ghafar Al-Zordk, Noha Ahmed Mansour

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objectives: To evaluate the implant stability changes associated with immediately loaded implants with specific knife-edge threads versus implants with conventional threads inserted in the posterior maxilla.

Materials and methods: Twenty patients were selected for prosthetic replacement of missed maxillary posterior single tooth by a dental implant. Patients of this study were selected after approval of the Research Ethics Committee with code (A15030821). All patients were divided into two equal groups: Group 1 (Control group): Ten patients received 10 implants of conventional thread design. Group 2 (Study group): Ten patients receiving 10 implants with specific wide knife-edge thread design. Clinical evaluation …

Tensile Bond Strength Of Machinable Ceramics Bonded To Dentin Using Pre-Heated Resin Composite, Flowable Composite And Resin Cement: A Laboratory Trial, Reham K. Elnagar, Radwa I. Eltoukhy, Salah H. Mahmoud

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate tensile bond strength of machinable ceramics bonded to dentin using pre-heated and flowable resin composites compared to self-adhesive resin cement. Materials and methods: Thirty mid-coronal dentin surfaces were assigned into 3 equal groups (n=10) according to luting agent: pre-heated resin composite, flowable composite and self-adhesive resin cement. Zirconia overlays were fabricated and cemented to the dentin surfaces. After storing in water for 24 hours, each tooth was subjected to the tensile test. A one-way ANOVA test was used to tabulate and statistically analyze the retrieved data (P

Single Soft Tissue Support Versus Dual Tooth-Tissue Support For Clasp-Less Mesial Implant Retained Mandibular Class I Rpd: Cross-Over Clinical Study, Aisha Z. Mostafa

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the single soft tissue support versus dual tooth-tissue support for mesial implant retained RPD. Materials and Methods: This clinical cross-over study included 10 partially edentulous patients with the only remaining mandibular six anterior teeth. Every patient received two mandibular implants at the 1st premolar region. Two mandibular implants' retained partial overdentures were constructed with two different support concepts, two different designs, opposing a maxillary single denture. One of the dentures was done with a design based mainly on soft tissue support but the other denture was done with a dual tooth-tissue support design. The effects of each …

Marginal Fit Of Veneers Made From Different Lithium Disilicate Cad/Cam Materials, Sara R. Khouri, Maged M. Zohdy, Ghada Abd El Fattah

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To assess the degree of marginal adaptation of CAD/CAM milled veneers from three different lithium disilicate materials: Upcera Lithium Disilicate CAD, Rosetta SM Lithium Disilicate CAD, and Ivoclar IPS e.max CAD, with a marginal thickness of 0.3mm. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four laminate veneers were milled from lithium disilicate blocks (IPS e.max, Upcera, and Rosetta SM) with a marginal thickness of 0.3mm using a CAD/CAM milling machine (Sirona Cerec MCXL), each group of materials consists of 8 veneers and were cemented to duplicated epoxy dies then a digital microscope was used to assess the marginal adaptation. Results: For cervical surfaces, …

Screw Retained Implant Supported Zirconia Anterior Fixed Dental Prosthesis With Different Abutment Angulations: Evaluation Of Fracture Resistance And Failure Modes, Mohamed H. Mohamed, Walid A. Al-Zordk, Nesma El-Gohary, Mohamed H. Ghazy

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the effect of different implant-abutment angulations on the fracture resistance of anterior three-unit implant-supported zirconia fixed dental prosthesis. Materials and Methods: Five groups (n=10) were fabricated to represent maxillary anterior three-unit zirconia fixed dental prosthesis supported by two implants with different implant-abutment angulations including group 0o-0o, group 0o-17.5o, group 0o-35o, group 17.5o-17.5o and group 35o-35o. Zirconia FDPs were cemented by self-adhesive resin cement. All specimens were subjected to thermocycling (5000 X 5oC/55oC) and mechanical loading (50 N X 120,000 cycles /1.6Hz). Static loading was applied using the universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. …

Evaluation Of Cuspal Deflection Of Fiber Reinforcing Composite Application Techniques Using Measuroscope, Mohamed H. Elkholy, Fatma A. Elerian, Hamdi H. Hamama, Hanan A. Hegazi

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate cuspal deflection of mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavities restored with short fiber-reinforced composite. Materials and Methods: Two different commercially available composite resin restorations; short fiber-reinforced (ever X Posterior GC, Tokyo Japan) and conventional micro-hybrid (G-aenial universal resin composite GC, Tokyo Japan) resin composite restorative material bonded with a universal adhesive (G-Premio BOND GC, Tokyo Japan) were used in the current study. A total of 40 sound maxillary human premolars were selected for the cuspal deflection test and received standardized MOD cavity preparations suitable for each test. The sample was divided into four groups; Group A: conventional microhybrid resin composite …

Immediate Implant Placement Simultaneously With Ridge Augmentation In The Maxillary Esthetic Region Using Allograft Versus Autogenous Bone Rings, Mithaq A. Nasser, Nesma M. El- Gohary, Mai A. Haggag, Wael M. Ahmed

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate allogeneic versus autogenous bone rings (harvested from the chin) for ridge augmentation the of maxillary esthetic zone simultaneously with implant placement. Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial included 14 patients who were seeking implant rehabilitation of partially edentulous atrophic ridge the in the esthetic zone. The patients were randomly and equally divided into two groups; immediate implants were placed simultaneously with each autogenous bone ring from chin group I (control group) and, with allogenic bone ring group II (study group). The evaluation was done immediately (T0), postoperatively at 1 month (T1), at 3 months (T3), and …

Effect Of Titanium Tetrafluoride On Degree Of Conversion And Bond Strength Of An Orthodontic Primer, Omnia M. Khalifa, Manal F. Badawi, Tarek A. Soliman

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the degree of conversion (DC), and orthodontic bracket shear bond strength (SBS) after the incorporation of 3 wt.% TiF4 into an orthodontic primer. Materials and Methods: According to the concentration of TiF4 within the orthodontic primer, there were two groups: the control (TF0C) and experimental groups (TF3C) (0&3 wt.% TiF4 respectively). The DC was evaluated for each group using FTIR. Ten orthodontic brackets were bonded using each concentration to the clean and etched enamel buccal surface. The SBS test was performed in an Instron universal testing machine, using a chisel positioned at the junction interface with a …

Potential Effect Of Different Pulp Capping Materials On Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells: A Laboratory Study, Mohamed A. Bedir, Laila Amin, Essam Soussa

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the regenerative capacity of two different pulp capping materials TheraCal LC and Nano hydroxyapatite on stem cells extracted from the human dental pulp as a treatment modality for pulp capping. Materials and Methods: Human dental pulp stem cells were obtained and characterized. They were prepared in 12-well plates, cultured in standard culture media, and separated into three groups with 12 each. The first group served as the negative control group and contained only human dental pulp stem cells; the second group contained TheraCal LC, which was incubated with human dental pulp stem cells; and …

Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Efficiency Of Herbal Irrigants Of Pulpectomized Primary Teeth, Hanaa M. Shalan

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficiency of 2 herbal extracts versus 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and saline in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) bacteria within infected primary root canals. Materials and Methods: Forty roots of extracted lower primary molars were obtained and divided into 4 groups according to the type of irrigant: Group 1 (control) NaOCl 2.5%, Group 2 (12.5% turmeric irrigant), and Group 3 (25% propolis irrigant) and Group 4 (saline). Root canals were contaminated with E. faecalis bacteria. Bacterial counts were performed from samples that were taken from each canal pre-irrigation and post-irrigation. Data was analyzed …

Effect Of Different Implants Number And Distributions Used To Assist Mandibular Complete Overdenture: A Study Of Bite, Eslam Helmi, Elsayed Abdelkhalek, Ahmed Habib

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: This within-patient study aimed to evaluate the influence of different numbers and distribution of implants used to assist mandibular complete overdenture on a patient's maximum biting force and masticatory efficiency. Materials and Methods: Six healthy completely edentulous patients were selected for this study. Each patient received a conventional complete denture then four implants were installed in the canine and premolar areas bilaterally. The implants were delayed loaded by mandibular overdenture using locator attachments, patients were classified into Group I: anterior two implants loaded by the overdenture; Group II: posterior two implants loaded by the overdenture; and Group III: four …

Ferrule Effect On Fracture Resistance Of Endodontically Treated Teeth Restored With Two Esthetic Post And Core Materials Fabricated With Different Techniques, Mohamed W. Abdullah, Amina M. Hamdy, Ghada Abdelfattah

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: Assessment of ferrule effect on fracture resistance of Customized fiber post and Custom-made PEEK post with a core. Materials and Methods: 28 single-rooted mandibular premolars with approximate similarity in shape and size and no cracks or caries were selected for this study. The length of the root was measured from the root apex to the middle point of the cementoenamel junction in the labial surface; it was about (16±1 mm). Teeth were divided into two groups, each group contained 14 teeth, with a ferrule group and without a ferrule group followed by coronal decapitation of all samples. Endodontic treatment …

Adaptation Of Different Milled Post Materials With Flared Root Canals, Ahmed Y. Abdo, Walid A. Al-Zordk, Amal A. Sakrana

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the internal adaptation of different milled post materials using microcomputed tomography.Materials and Methods: Forty mandibular first premolar teeth were distributed into four equal groups (n=10). Three groups in which different milled post materials were used in widely flared root canals: group CV; Custom made Vita Enamic posts, group CP; Custom made PEKK posts, group CF; Custom made fiber posts and one group in which ready-made fiber posts were used in normal root canal (group RF). All teeth received root canal treatment and were sectioned 1.5 mm above the cemento-enamel junction. The gutta-percha was removed from the root …

Fracture Resistance Of Molars With Class Ii Mod Cavities Restored With Cad/Cam Ceramic Onlays: Impact Of Deep Marginal Elevation, Ali I. Alqurshi, Ali A. Elkaffas, Salah H. Mahmoud

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of deep marginal elevation (DME) using an ion-releasing material, resin-modified glass ionomer, and nano-hybrid flowable composite on the fracture resistance of molars with Class II MOD cavities restored with CAD/CAM ceramic onlays. Materials and Methods: Fifty molar teeth were randomly assigned to one of five groups (n=10/group): Enamel (EN), Cementum (CE), Cention forte (CF), Tetric-N flow (TF), and Resin modified glass ionomer (RM) groups. Specimens were prepared for a standard MOD cavity with margins located 2 mm below the CEJ for CF, RM, TF, and CE groups, while the EN group had margins located …

Evaluation Of Mara Appliance With Skeletal Anchorage In Early Treatment Of Class Ii Malocclusion, Emad Eddin A. Obaid, Marwa A. Tawfik, Ahmed Hafez

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To investigate the effects of the fixed functional appliance Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance(MARA) with skeletal anchorage on growing patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion. Materials and Methods:This study was conducted on 10 patients with a mean age of 10.3 years with skeletal Class II malocclusion. Thesepatients were treated simultaneously with the MARA appliance with skeletal anchorage for 16.5 months on average. Allthe patients had the following criteria: skeletal Class II due to mandibular retrusion, overjet more than 4mm, nosystemic diseases, no previous orthodontic treatment, or abnormal habits. Photographs and study casts were obtainedbefore and after treatment. Lateral head films …

Correlation Between Molecular Changes And Inflammatory Cascade In Deep Carious Lesions With Dental Pulp Exposure Using Superoxide Dismutase, Ahmed G. Elebeidy, Farid A. Badria, Ahmed A. Elsoda, Amany E. Badr

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To use Superoxide dismutase (SOD) as a diagnostic biomarker to correlatemolecular changes in the inflammatory cascade in deep carious lesions with dental pulp exposure.Materials andMethods: A total of 40 cases with deep carious lesions with expected pulp exposure and signs of pulp vitality withoutsigns of periapical inflammation were selected from the outpatient clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University.Another 6 control cases were selected from the orthodontics department clinic. Results: Our results show that there is astatistically significantly lower mean percent inhibition among cases than in the control group 63.31±24.61versus94.52±2.97 (p=0.004). However, there appears to be no statistically significant difference …

Comparative Evaluation Of Microleakage Of Different Class V Cavity Preparation Restored With Composite In Primary Molars: An In Vitro Study, Henar E. Elsayed, Ibrahim H. El Kalla, Hossam E. Hammouda

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To compare the effect of the cavity design and the location of the gingival wall, onenamel and cementum on the microleakage of Class V composite resin restorations in primary molars. Materialsand Methods: Class V cavity was made on the buccal surface of sixty sound primary mandibular second molar inthis study. The teeth were divided into two main groups: Group A (Kidney shaped cavity) and Group B (Rectangleshaped cavity). Each group was also subdivided into two subgroups, Subgroup A1; Kidney shape with gingivalmargin on enamel, Subgroup A2; Kidney shape with gingival margin on cementum, Subgroup B1; Rectangle shapewith gingival margin …

Therapeutic Potential Of Low-Level Laser Photobiomodulation On Adjuvant Induced Temporomandibular Joint Arthritis In A Rat Model, Rana El-Qashty, Osama A. Elkashty, Eman Hany

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To test the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to alleviate temporomandibular TMJ induced arthritisin rats. Materials and methods: Rats were randomly allocated to three groups: group I (sham control), group II(arthritis) where animals were subjected to arthritis induction using complete Freund’s adjuvant followed by LLLT (0j/cm2), and group III (LLLT) where animals were subjected to arthritis induction followed by LLLT (38 j/cm2). One andthree weeks after treatment onset, rats were euthanized and specimens were subjected to histological,histomorphometric, and histochemical analysis. Results: The sham group showed normal histology. The arthritic groupshowed severe changes with surface irregularity, loss of condylar …

Immediate Implant Placement Simultaneously With Ridge Augmentation In The Maxillary Esthetic Region Using Allograft Bone Ring Versus Titanium Mesh Guided Bone Regeneration, Omar M. Khamayseh, Nesma M. Elgohary, Fakhreldin H. Abdel-Rahman, Wael M. Said Ahmed

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: The present study aimed to assess ridge augmentation with an allograft bone ring versus GBR with titaniummesh, and immediate implant placement (IIP) in the maxillary esthetic zone. Materials and Methods: The 12 patientswith 14 defective sockets were randomly divided into two groups: three females and four males in the control group(Titanium mesh-GBR), and three females and two males in the study group (Allograft bone ring). Patients had postoperativeclinical examinations each day for the first week, then once a month for the next six months. Results: : At 6months post-surgery, all cases in the control group healed well and showed …

Characterization Of Lingual Foramina Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Fatma Elbaz, Fatma Ata, Bassant Mowafy, Jilan Youssef

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To assess the location and anatomical character of lingual foramina using CBCT. Materials and Methods:CBCT records of 108 patients were evaluated to detect the presence, location, size, and number of lingual foraminausing axial, and cross sectional images. Results: A total of 463 lingual foramina (representing 100% of all patients)were found. Individuals had between one and eight lingual foraminaon their jaw, with the majority of cases having four(24.1%). Regarding the size; 336 (72.7%) were ≤1 mm and 127 (27.3%) were >1 mm. Regarding the location, only 162(35%) were LLF, while most of the lingual foramina were MLF (65%). Moreover 23 …

Effect Of Locally Injectable Platelet-Rich Plasma As An Adjunct To Scaling And Root Planing On Salivary Mmp-8 Level In Periodontitis Patients, Mohamed A. El-Sharabasy, Bassant Mowafey, Mohamed M. Anees, Azza A. Elbaiomy

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To assess the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) local injection in the treatment of periodontitis, as anadjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP).Materials and Methods: Ninety subjects were involved in this study. Theywere divided into 3 groups. Group I (negative control) included 30 subjects with healthy periodontium. Group II(positive control) included 30 periodontit is patients who were treated by SRP planing. Group III (study) included 30periodontitis patients who were treated with SRP and PRP injections. Plaque index (PI), Gingival index (GI), probingpocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL) in addition to MMP-8 level recorded at baseline for all …

Influence Of Different Conditioning Protocols On Bond Strength To Glass Ceramic, Fatima A. Shalaby, Nesma M. Elgohary, Noha A. El Wassefy, Ahmed A. Abo El- Naga

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To detect the effect of different surface treatments on bond strength to machinable glass ceramic. Materialsand Methods: Sixteen glass ceramic blocks (IPS e.max CAD/CAM) were fabricated by a CAD/CAM machine withdimensions (6mm × 11mm x 13mm) and divided into 4 groups (n=4), according to surface treatments: (G1)Hydrofluoric acid (HF) etching and silane application, (G2) Acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) and silaneapplication, (G3) Monobond Etch and Prime (MEP), (G4) Tetrabutylammonium dihydrogen trifluoride (TDTF) andsilane application.Composite resin blocks (Te econome) were fabricated and cemented to the treated ceramic blocksusing adhesive resin cement. All bonded specimens were kept in a water bath for …

Methacrylate Versus Ormocer - Based Composites: Impact Of Preheating On Repair Bond Strength, Aya M. El Said, Asmaa A. Mohamed, Ashraf I. Ali, Salah H. Mahmoud

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate and compare the impact of preheating on the repair bond strength of Methacrylate and Ormocerbased composite. Materials and Methods: A total number of 24 standardized cuboid composite blocks were fabricatedwith the aid of teflon split mold (25×4×4) mm dimensions. Half of these composite blocks were made from a universalnanohybrid methacrylate-based composite and the other half was made from a universal nanohybrid Ormocer based.The top surfaces of all mounted specimens were surface treated with sandblasting, silane coupling agents, and universaladhesive of the same brand of composite. Four cylindrical composite rods (2 mm height, 3 mm internal diameter) werebuilt …

Invitro Evaluation Of Bioceramic Sealer Penetration In Radicular Dentin: A Confocal Microscopy Study, Mai A. Wahab, Mohammad O. Shawky, Amany E. Badr

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To assess the area of sealer penetration into dentinal tubules in different sections ofthe root canal using a confocal laser scanning microscope after irrigation with NaOCl and followed by ultrasonicactivation. Materials and Methods: Mandibular premolars were selected according to the inclusion criteria which are:single straight root canal or slightly curved, fully developed apex with patent foramina, no obstruction in the canalsystem or indication of internal and/or external resorption or signs of crack or fracture, then the teeth were prepared,irrigated using NaOCl, activated, and then filled with Meta Biomed CeraSeal Bioceramic sealer using a single coneobturation technique. Rhodamine B was …

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Evaluation Of The Effect Of Lentulo Spiral And Ultrasonic Activation On Intra-Tubular Sealer Penetration, Marwa E. Mohammed, Alaa Eldin Elshazli, Amany E. Badr

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the effect of lentulospiral and ultrasonic activation on the intra-tubular AH plus sealer penetrationusing confocal laser scanning microscopy.Materials and Methods: Twenty extracted single-rooted teeth werecollected; teeth were prepared up to ProTaper finishing file F4 (size 40). Teeth were randomly divided into two maingroups (n=10 teeth) according to activation techniques. The AH plus sealer with rhodamine B was activated bylentulospiral in group 1 and Irrisafe ultrasonic tip in group 2. The root canals were obturated with a single gutta-perchacone (size F4). The roots were sectioned at 3, 6, and 9 mm levels from the apex and examined with …

Evaluation Of Surface Roughness, Water Sorption, And Solubility Of Glass Ionomer Restorative Cement Incorporated With Different Antibiotics, Wafaa S. Ahmed, Essam E. Al-Wakeel, Enas T. Enan, Noha A. El-Wassefy

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the influence of adding different antibiotics to glass ionomer cement (GIC) on its surfaceroughness, water sorption, and solubility. Materials and Methods: A two-component GIC system (Fuji IX) andcommercially available antibiotic tablets including ciprofloxacin and amoxicillin /clavulanate were used. The two typesof powdered antibiotics were incorporated and stirred with the GIC powder at a ratio of 2 wt%. A total number of 120Specimens were prepared using a split Teflon mold and grouped as follows; group I: Conventional GIC as a controlgroup, group II: Ciprofloxacin-modified GIC, group III: (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)-modified GIC, group IV: acombination of the two antibiotics-modified GIC. Each …

Effect Of Manufacturing Techniques And Surface Treatment Of Custom-Made Polyetheretherketone Posts On The Shear Bond Strength To Resin Cement Versus Customized Fiber Posts, Manar H. Emara, Marwa M. Wahsh, Mostafa M. Nour

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective

To study the impact of two surface treatments (air abrasion and piranha solution), and different manufacturing techniques of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) compared with Fiber Post as a controlled group on the shear bond strength of the endodontically treated teeth.

Methods

35 single-rooted maxillary incisors were divided into five groups of 7 each. The fiber post was silanated according to manufacture and then bonded with dual-cure resin cement. While PEEK posts were made using various fabrication methods (Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and Press), and were exposed to two surface treatments (air abrasion and piranha solution).

Results

The study materials did not …

Validity Of Tanaka-Johnston Analysis For Egyptians, Ibrahim M. Abd-Elgawad, Marwa S. Shamaa, Ahmed M. Fouda

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective

This study aimed to assess whether Tanaka-Johnston mixed dentition analysis using digital models is applicable to Egyptians.

Materials and methods

Ninety patients were included in this study with ages ranging from 12 to 25 years old. Impressions were taken from all patients using alginate impression material and casts were poured immediately using a dental plaster with quality dimensional accuracy and surface detail reproduction. The casts were trimmed and polished to obtain high-quality study models. Three-dimensional (3D) digital models were reconstructed using a laser scanner. Measurements of teeth widths by both manual and digital techniques were compared for intra-operator reliability …

Comparison Of Centering Ability And Fatigue Resistance Of Three Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments: An In-Vitro Study, Yousra A. S. Moustafa, Medhat T. El Faramawy, Tariq Y. Abdelrahman

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective

To evaluate canal centering ability by using different irrigants and cyclic fatigue resistance.

Materials and methods

Sixty-three teeth were randomly classified into three main groups according to the type of files: group 1 (n=21) M-Pro Files. Group 2 (n=21) 2Shape files. Group 3 (n=21) ProTaper Universal files (PTU). Each group was subdivided into 3 subgroups according to the type of irrigation used (Saline, NaOCl, MTAD). A total of 42 rotary files (M-pro, 2Shape, PTU) were classified into 3 main groups. Each group (n=14), then each group was subdivided into 2 subgroups (n=7). Data were analyzed using Shapiro-Wilk test. Data …

Evaluation Of Microleakage Patterns, Micromorphological And Elemental Analysis Of Tooth/Restoration Interface Of Four Class V Self-Adhesive Resin Composite Restorations, Mohamed T. Gebril, Radwa Eltoukhy, Hamdi H. Hamdan, Cornelis Pameijer

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objectives

To evaluate tooth/restoration interface of four class V self-adhesive resin composite restorations.

Materials and methods

Activa Presto (Pulpdent Corporation, Watertown, USA), Fusio Liquid Dentin (Pentron Wallingford, CT, USA Clinical Technologies), Vertise Flow (Orange, CA, USA Kerr corporation) and FitSA (Shofu dental corporation San Marcos, CA, USA ). All the materials were manipulated according to manufacturers’ instructions.

A total of 80 sound human premolars were collected from patients with an age range from 20 to 30 years. The extractions were due to orthodontic treatment or periodontal disease. The patients visited the clinic of the Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of …