Adhesive systems are resin-based materials that reach their final mechanical properties
through a polymerization process. Previous literature correlated the failure of the adhesive …

OBJECTIVES: This work aims to review the key factors affecting the polymerization efficiency
of light-activated resin-based composites. The different properties and methods used to …

For improved interstudy reproducibility, reduced risk of premature failures, and ultimately
better patient care, researchers and dentists need to know how to accurately characterize …

OBJECTIVES: The majority of modern resin-based oral restorative biomaterials are cured
via photopolymerization processes. A variety of light sources are available for this light …

Light curing in dentistry has truly revolutionized the practice of this art and science. With the
exception bonding to tooth structure, there is perhaps no single advancement that has …

Objectives The aims of this study were to:(1) estimate the effect of polishing on the surface
gloss of monolithic zirconia,(2) measure and compare the translucency of monolithic …

Composite restorations are widely used worldwide, but the polymerization shrinkage is their
main disadvantage that may lead to clinical failures and adverse consequences. This review …

Spatial and temporal control is a key advantage for placement and rapid setting of light-
activated resin composites. Conventionally, placement of multiple thin layers (< 2 mm) …

Objective To demonstrate the effect of localized irradiance and spectral distribution
inhomogeneities of one LED-based dental light-curing unit (LCU) on the corresponding …

We attempted to determine the effect of universal adhesive application time on dentin bond
performance in different etching modes based on shear bond strength (SBS) tests and …