Assessment of the Remineralization Potential of Boron Nitride Nanoparticles Versus Conventional Agents on Artificial Enamel Lesions.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of nano-silver fluoride (SDF), casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride (CPP-ACPF), and boron nitride (BN) on the remineralization of artificial initial enamel lesions.

Materials And Methods: A total of 32 sound permanent maxillary incisor teeth were used in this study. Three 2 × 2 mm sections were obtained from each tooth.

Evaluation of nisin-added adhesive resins: antimicrobial properties, dentin bond strength, degree of monomer conversion and structural/chemical characterization.

This study evaluated the antibacterial effect, dentin bond strength, monomer conversion degree, and chemical structure of an adhesive resin containing nisin, an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) derived from Lactococcus lactis. Antimicrobial activity against S. mutans was tested using a disk diffusion method with various nisin concentrations (1:1 to 1:80).

Investigation of the physicochemical, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial properties of a resin-based pulp capping material incorporated with calcium fructoborate-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the physicochemical, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial properties of a resin-based pulp capping material incorporating calcium fructoborate-loaded mesoporous silica (SBA-15).

Methods: In the study, calcium fructoborate was loaded into mesoporous silica and then incorporated into the resin-based pulp capping material at concentrations of 3 % and 5 % by weight. The study groups were defined as follows: the group without calcium fructoborate-loaded SBA-15 (Control), the group containing 3 % calcium fructoborate-loaded SBA-15 (%3 CF@SBA-15), and the group containing 5 % calcium fructoborate-loaded SBA-15 (%5 CF@SBA-15).

Evaluation of microhardness, monomer conversion, and antibacterial properties of an experimental pulp-capping material containing collagen-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite and/or chlorhexidine.

This study aimed to develop and characterize an experimental pulp-capping material incorporating collagen-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite (cHAP) derived from fish scales and chlorhexidine (CHX) as an antimicrobial agent. The synthesized cHAP was characterized using XRD, FT-IR, EDX, FE-SEM, and BET analyses. The nanocomposite and/or CHX were loaded onto a commercially available resin-based pulp-capping material (TheraCal LC).

Investigation of experimental resin composites containing different boron compounds incorporated into mesoporous and nonporous hydroxyapatite nanocarriers.

This study aimed to investigate the surface hardness, monomer conversion, surface roughness, boron release, and water sorption-solubility properties of experimental resin composites (RC) containing hydroxyapatite nanocarriers (HAP) loaded with different boron compounds, in comparison to a conventional RC. In this study, boron nitride and 4-borono-L-phenylalanine were loaded into mesoporous and nonporous HAP. 1% boron-nanocarrier complexes were added to a conventional resin-composite content.

An experimental teeth bleaching agent containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate.

Objectives: This study was aimed to obtain an experimental bleaching agent by adding casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) in order to eliminate the mineral loss on the tooth surface after bleaching and to evaluate the bleaching effectiveness.

Materials And Methods: In this study, experimental bleaching agents containing 1%, 3% CPP-ACP and without CPP-ACP were obtained. Bleaching effectiveness (color change), the effect of bleaching agents on mineral content (energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy), surface morphology (scanning electron microscope), and surface hardness of enamel (Vicker's microhardness) before and after bleaching were evaluated.

Evaluation of drug release, monomer conversion and surface properties of resin composites containing chlorhexidine-loaded mesoporous and nonporous hydroxyapatite nanocarriers.

The aim of this study was to evaluate drug release, degree of conversion (DC), and surface properties of resin composites containing chlorhexidine (CHX)-loaded mesoporous (mHAP) and nonporous hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanocarrier. CHX loaded mHAP and HAP, or CHX without nanocarrier was added into the resin composite in 1% and 5% concentrations. After characterization of experimental materials with XRD, EDX, FT-IR, and SEM, the CHX release on the 1st, 7th, 30th, and 120th days were evaluated by UV-vis spectroscopy.

The influence of different placement techniques on the clinical success of bulk-fill resin composites placed in Class II cavities: a 4-year randomized controlled clinical study.

Objective: The purpose of this double-blind and split-mouth randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the clinical success of the placement technique (bulk-filling and incremental techniques) of a bulk-fill resin composite in Class II carious lesions.

Materials And Methods: Two different bulk-fill resin composites, X-tra fil (Voco) and Filtek Bulk Fill (3M ESPE), were used in the bulk-filling and incremental techniques for 20 patients. The study was carried out in 4 groups, with 20 restorations in each group.

Evaluation of six different one-step universal adhesive systems in terms of dentin bond strength, adhesive interface characterization, surface tension, contact angle, degree of conversion and solvent evaporation after immediate and delayed use.

Objectives: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of different waiting periods on resin-dentin bond strength (BS), degree of conversion (DC), contact angle (CA), surface tension (ST), solvent evaporation (weight loss) and the characteristics of adhesive interfaces of the current six universal adhesive resins (ARs).

Materials And Methods: A total of 216 caries-free human lower third molar teeth were used. Composite resin restorations were performed by applying six universal ARs in etch-and-rinse and self-etch mode on standardized dentin surfaces after 0, 5, and 30 min waiting time.

The effect of two different prophylaxis paste applying processes on color stability in-office bleaching: 24-month clinical follow-up.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of applying two different prophylaxis pastes with various protocols on the degree of bleaching and color stability in the office bleaching process with a bleaching agent containing 40% hydrogen peroxide.

Material And Method: The 300 teeth of 15 (9 female, 6 male) patients were included in our study, and 5 different study groups were randomly formed. The bleaching process with Ultradent Opalescence Boost (Ultradent, South Jordan, USA) was performed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Investigation of ellagic acid rich-berry extracts directed silver nanoparticles synthesis and their antimicrobial properties with potential mechanisms towards Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.

The essential goals of this present study are to elucidate the formation mechanism of ellagic acid rich-blackberry, BBE, (Rubus fruticosus L.) and raspberry, RBE, (Rubus idaeus L.) extracts directed silver nanoparticles and to investigate thier antimicrobial properties towards model dental pathogens E.

Effect of different coronal restorations on the fracture resistance of teeth with simulated regenerative endodontic treatment: An in vitro study.

This study investigated the effect of different coronal restorations on the fracture resistance (FR) of immature teeth with simulated regenerative endodontic treatment. A total of 120 lower premolars were divided into eight groups. Except for negative control, the root canals were instrumented with rotary files and Peeso reamers.

Discoloration Behavior of Resin Cements Containing Different Photoinitiators.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sorption, solubility, and color stability of amine-free conventional light-cure and dual-cure resin cements and an amine-containing self-adhesive dual-cure resin cement. Sixty specimens were prepared using a light-cure resin cement (Variolink Esthetic LC, Ivoclar Vivadent; VE-LC), a dual-cure resin cement (Variolink Esthetic DC, Ivoclar Vivadent; VE-DC), and a self-adhesive dual-cure resin cement (RelyX U200, 3M ESPE; RXU200). The water sorption and solubility were tested by immersing the specimens in distilled water for 7 days.

A deep learning approach to dental restoration classification from bitewing and periapical radiographs.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the success of deep learning-based convolutional neural networks (CNN) in the detection and differentiation of amalgam, composite resin, and metal-ceramic restorations from bitewing and periapical radiographs.

Method And Materials: Five hundred and fifty bitewing and periapical radiographs were used. Eighty percent of the images were used for training, and 20% were left for testing.

Micro-computed Tomographic Assessment of the Residual Filling Volume, Apical Transportation, and Crack Formation after Retreatment with Reciproc and Reciproc Blue Systems in Curved Root Canals.

Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the remaining root canal filling material, apical transportation, and crack formation after retreatment with M-Wire Reciproc (VDW GmbH, Munich, Germany) and Reciproc Blue (VDW GmbH) systems in curved root canals.

Methods: Twenty-six mandibular first and second molars with mesial roots that had 2 separate canals with angles between 20° and 40° were selected for this study. The root canals were prepared with M-Wire Reciproc size 25 instruments (VDW GmbH), and they were filled with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer (Dentsply Sirona, Tulsa, OK).

Influence of a short-time antioxidant application on the dentin bond strength after intracoronal bleaching.

This study evaluated the effects of an antioxidant application on the compromised bond strength of an adhesive to dentin bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide. The dentin surfaces of the pulp chambers of 70 human third molars were ground, and the specimens were assigned randomly into seven groups, as follows: (a) control (unbleached); (b) bleached for 45 min, bonded immediately; (c) bleached for 45 min, treated with sodium ascorbate (SA) for 2 min, and bonded; (d) bleached for 45 min, bonded after 2 weeks; (e) bleached for 12 days, bonded immediately; (f) bleached for 12 days, treated with SA for 10 min, and bonded; and (g) bleached for 12 days, bonded after 2 weeks. In each group, the multimode adhesive was applied in etch-and-rinse and self-etch modes.

The Effect of Cryotherapy Application on the Success Rate of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis.

Introduction: This randomized clinical trial assessed the effect of preoperative intraoral cryotherapy application on the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANBs) in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP).

Methods: One hundred four patients with SIP were randomly distributed into 2 groups: control and cryotherapy groups. In the control group, patients received an IANB injection with 2% lidocaine.

The Effect of Different Cavity Designs and Temporary Filling Materials on the Fracture Resistance of Upper Premolars.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the fracture resistance of upper premolars undergoing root canal treatment that had been temporarily restored with 4 different temporary filling materials.

Methods: This study was based on 120 extracted upper premolars. Eight teeth were left intact and served as the negative control group.

The effect of five different universal adhesives on the clinical success of class I restorations: 24-month clinical follow-up.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the 24-month clinical performance of universal adhesives on the restoration success of Class I carious lesions.

Materials And Methods: Five different universal adhesives (Gluma Bond Universal (GU), Clearfil Universal (CU), Prime&Bond Elect Universal (PU), All bond Universal (AU), and Single Bond Universal (SU)) were used in the self-etch and etch-and-rinse modes in 42 patients. The study was conducted with 10 groups, with 20 restorations in each group.

Micro-shear bond strength of universal adhesives used for amalgam repair with or without Alloy Primer.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the adhesive performance of three different universal adhesives to repair aged amalgam by composite resins with or without Alloy Primer.

Materials And Methods: Sixty amalgam samples were prepared, aged, and randomly divided into 12 main groups according to adhesive procedures used. Composite buildups were placed on amalgam surfaces.

Bonding performance of universal adhesives on composite repairs, with or without silane application.

Aim: This study aims to investigate the adhesive performance of three different universal adhesives to repair aged composite restorations, with or without the application of silane.

Materials And Methods: A hundred and twenty resin composite samples were prepared, aged and randomly divided into 6 main Groups (single bond universal [SBU], All-Bond Universal [ABU], Futurabond U, Clearfil Tri-S Bond, Single Bond 2, and Clearfil SE Bond) and 2 subgroups (with or without silane). A microhybrid composite resin was placed on the aged composite surfaces and light cured.

Cyclic fatigue resistance of new reciprocating files (Reciproc Blue, WaveOne Gold, and SmartTrack) in two different curved canals.

Aim: In the present study, we compared the cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) of Reciproc Blue, WaveOne Gold, and SmartTrack files in curved artificial canals.

Methods: Ninety new Reciproc Blue R25, WaveOne Gold Primary, and SmartTrack X1 files were tested in artificial canals with 45° and 60° angles of curvature. CFR was determined by recording the time to fracture in the artificial canals.

Effect of different gutta-percha solvents on the microtensile bond strength of various adhesive systems to pulp chamber dentin.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different endodontic solvents on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of various adhesives to pulp chamber dentin.

Material And Methods: A total of 120 human third molars were selected. Canals were prepared with the ProTaper Universal system and obturated.

Erratum to: Effect of resin infiltration on enamel surface properties and Streptococcus mutans adhesion to artificial enamel lesions.

Unlabelled: Authors would like to add ACKNOWLEGMENT in this article, page 30, between CONCLUSION and REFERENCES as below.

Acknowlegment: This research was supported by Erciyes University Scientific Research Project Department.