Caries status influence GCF MMP-9 in association with serum vitamin D: an exploratory retrospective cross-sectional study.

Background: MMP-9 contributes to tissue destruction in dental caries, and vitamin D deficiency may exacerbate this by increasing MMP-9 expression.

Objective: This study aimed to compare matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) among healthy, carious, and filled teeth, and assess the association between serum vitamin D levels and site-specific GCF MMP-9 concentrations.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 117 participants with gingival health or gingivitis, excluding individuals with clinical attachment loss.

Evaluation of cuspal deflection and fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with different restorative material combinations.

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of restorations using varied materials and their combinations on cuspal deflection and fracture resistance of endodontically treated MOD cavitated maxillary premolars.

Materials And Methods: 168 premolar teeth were used in the study. The teeth were divided into 14 groups (12 teeth in each group) as Positive control (Group 1), Negative control (Group 2) and Test groups (Group 3-14).

Comparison of the 2-year clinical performances of class II restorations using different restorative materials.

Objective: This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the two-year clinical performance of conventional composite, bulk-fill composite, and high-filler flowable composite in Class II cavities.

Materials And Methods: A total of 259 Class II restorations were performed in 110 patients, applying Clearfil Majesty Posterior (Clearfil) as the conventional composite, Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative (Filtek) as the bulk-fill composite, and G-aenial Universal Injectable (G-aenial) as the high-fill flowable composite. G-Premio Bond, a universal adhesive system, was applied for all composite resin restorations.

A randomized clinical study evaluating the 30-month clinical performance of class II indirect restorations in endodontically treated teeth using ceramic, hybrid, and composite computer-aided design/computer-aided production blocks.

Context Background: In the literature, the information about which indirect material is the most appropriate for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth is insufficient. Therefore, studies evaluating the clinical performance of root canal-treated teeth will shed light on this issue for clinicians.

Aim: This clinical study aimed to evaluate the clinical performances of class II indirect restorations using ceramic, hybrid, and composite blocks to endodontically treated teeth.

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of dental adhesive containing biogenic silver nanoparticles decorated nanographene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) and effect on bond strength to dentine.

Our study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activities and dentin bond strengths of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and silver nano-graphene oxide nanocomposites (Ag@nGO NCs) produced by green and chemical synthesis methods added to the dental adhesive. Ag NPs were produced by green synthesis (biogenic) (B-Ag NPs) and chemical synthesis methods (C-Ag NPs) and deposited on nGO (nano-graphene oxide). Ag NPs and Ag@nGO NCs (0.

The effect of propolis on the bond strength of composite resin to enamel after intracoronal bleaching with different bleaching agents.

This study evaluated the effect of propolis as an antioxidant agent on bond strength to enamel after intracoronal bleaching. A total of 160 incisors were endodontically treated. Sixteen teeth were served as control, and the remaining teeth were randomly divided into three main groups according to the bleaching agent used; group 1: Sodium perborate (SP); group 2: Carbamide peroxide (CP); group 3: Hydrogen peroxide (HP).

A randomized, prospective clinical study evaluating effectiveness of a bulk-fill composite resin, a conventional composite resin and a reinforced glass ionomer in Class II cavities: one-year results.

Objectives: Bulk-fill restorative materials such as bulk-fill composite resins and high viscous glass ionomer cements have become very popular materials in operative dentistry because their application is easy and time-saving. The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a highly viscous reinforced glass ionomer material, a bulk-fill composite resin and a micro hybrid composite resin in Class II restorations.

Methodology: In total, 109 Class II restorations were performed in 54 patients using three different restorative materials: Charisma Smart Composite (CSC); Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative (FBF); Equia Forte Fil (EF).

The Effect of Resin Infiltration on the Progression of Proximal Caries Lesions: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: The aim of this clinical trial was to assess the effect of resin infiltration on the progression of proximal caries lesions.

Subjects And Methods: Forty-one patients, aged between 15 and 33 years, with 2 or more non-cavitated proximal caries lesions were included. In 41 of the adolescent and young adults, 45 pairs of proximal lesions with radiological extension into the inner and outer half of the enamel, or into the outer third of the dentin, were randomly allocated to the test groups (resin infiltration application + fluoridated toothpaste and flossing use) or to the control group (fluoridated toothpaste and flossing use).

Efficacy of different endodontic irrigation protocols on shear bond strength to coronal dentin.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of etidronic acid on bond strength to coronal dentin.

Materials And Methods: A total of 75 human mandibular molars were sectioned 3 mm below the occlusal surface and then randomly divided into five groups according to irrigation solution used ( = 15): Group 1: 5 ml 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) +5 ml distilled water; Group 2: 5 ml 2.

Effects of different resin sealing therapies on nanoleakage within artificial non-cavitated enamel lesions.

The aim of this study was to evaluate nanoleakage within the different lesion-sealing therapies applied to artificial non-cavitated enamel lesions. Thirty-two human anterior teeth were used. Artificial subsurface enamel lesions were produced on the labial surfaces of teeth.

Genotypes and virulence factors of Candida species isolated from oralcavities of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background/aim: This study compared the genotypes and virulence factors of Candida species isolated from oral cavities of healthy individuals and patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).

Materials And Methods: A total of 142 healthy individuals and 73 diabetic patients participated in this study. Study populations were classified into 4 groups as follows: Group I - Healthy, without caries; Group II - Healthy, with caries; Group III - DM, with caries; Group IV - DM, without caries.

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.

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

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of resin infiltration and sealant type on enamel surface properties and Streptococcus mutans adhesion to artificial enamel lesions. Artificial enamel lesions were produced on the surfaces of 120 enamel specimens, which were divided into two groups: Group A and Group B (n=60 per group). Each group was further divided into four subgroups (n=15 per subgroup) according to sealant type: Group I-Demineralized enamel (control); Group II-Enamel Pro Varnish; Group III-ExciTE F; and Group IV-Icon.

Effects of calcium hydroxide and propolis intracanal medicaments on bond strength of resin-based endodontic sealer as assessed by push-out test.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) and propolis intracanal medicaments on bond strength of AH Plus to root dentin. After chemomechanical instrumentation using Revo-S rotary system, three groups of root canal specimens were prepared: 10 root canals were left untreated as controls (G1), 10 received Ca(OH)2 intracanal medicament (G2), and another 10 received propolis intracanal medicament (G3). Canals were obturated with AH Plus and gutta-percha.

The effect of a new-generation flowable composite resin on microleakage in Class V composite restorations as an intermediate layer.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of application a new-generation bulk-fill flowable composite resin as an intermediate material between composite resin and dental substrates on micro-leakage in Class V composite restorations.

Materials And Methods: A total of 144 Class V cavities were prepared in 72 human molars. Specimens were then randomly distributed among three groups according to adhesive system applied (Group 1: Clearfil SE Bond; Group 2: Adper Easy One; Group 3: Adhesive 200T), and each group was divided into three subgroups according to liner material used (Group A: No liner-control group; Group B: Aelite Flo LV, low viscosity microhybrid composite; Group C: Smart dentin replacement).

Do blood contamination and haemostatic agents affect microtensile bond strength of dual cured resin cement to dentin?

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of blood contamination and haemostatic agents such as Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on the microtensile bond strength between dual cured resin cement-dentin interface.

Material And Methods: Twelve pressed lithium disilicate glass ceramics were luted to flat occlusal dentin surfaces with Panavia F under the following conditions:

Control Group: no contamination, Group Blood: blood contamination, Group ABS: ABS contamination Group H2O2: H2O2 contamination. The specimens were sectioned to the beams and microtensile testing was carried out.

Effect of a plant-based hemostatic agent on microleakage of self-etching adhesives.

Objective: This in vitro study evaluated the effect of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) contamination on the microleakage of one-step and two-step self-etching adhesives.

Study Design: Class V cavities were prepared at the cemento-enamel junction on both buccal and lingual surfaces of 60 freshly extracted human molars. Teeth were randomly assigned into three groups according to contamination material applied (Group I, no contamination; Group II, blood contamination; Group III, ABS contamination).

Influence of Ankaferd Blood Stopper on shear bond strength of bonding systems.

This study investigated the effect of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) contamination on bond strength of total- and self-etching systems. Seventy mandibular third molars sectioned in a mesio-distal direction were mounted in acrylic resin, and flat dentin surfaces were exposed. The specimens were randomly assigned to seven groups (n=20), according to the surface treatment: Group I, ABS contamination+37% phosphoric acid+Solobond M; Group II, ABS contamination+Clearfil SE Bond; Group III, ABS contamination+All Bond SE; Group VI, 37% phosphoric acid+ABS contamination+Solobond M; Group V, Solobond M; Group VI, Clearfil SE Bond; and Group VII, All Bond SE.

Effects of different cavity disinfectants on shear bond strength of a silorane-based resin composite.

Aim: This in vitro study evaluated the effect of different cavity disinfection agents on bond strength of a silorane-based resin composite.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-six caries-free human third mandibular molars sectioned in mesio-distal direction were mounted in acrylic resin with their flat dentin surfaces exposed. After the dentin surfaces were wet ground with # 600 silicon carbide paper, the teeth were randomly divided into 6 groups of 12 each according to the cavity disinfection agents; chlorhexidine (CHX); sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), propolis, ozone, Er,Cr:YSGG laser and no treatment (control).

Comparison of the effects of Er,Cr:YSGG laser and different cavity disinfection agents on microleakage of current adhesives.

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser and different cavity disinfection agents on microleakage of an etch-and-rinse and a self-etch adhesive. Class V preparations were completed on the buccal and lingual surfaces of 30 extracted noncarious human molars. The occlusal margin was placed on enamel and the gingival margin on dentin.

In vitro antimicrobial activity of propolis, BioPure MTAD, sodium hypochlorite, and chlorhexidine on Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.

Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial effect by measuring the minimum inhibitory concentration MIC and minimum bactericidal concentration MBC of propolis, BioPure MTAD, 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), and 2% chlorhexidine CHX on Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and Candida albicans (C. albicans) in vitro.