Objective Endogenous dentin collagenolytic enzymes, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)
and cysteine cathepsins, are responsible for the time-dependent hydrolysis of collagen …

OBJECTIVES: Contemporary adhesives lose their bond strength to dentin regardless of the
bonding system used. This loss relates to the hydrolysis of collagen matrix of the hybrid …

The use of polymeric materials (PMs) and polymeric films (PMFs) has increased in medicine
and dentistry. This increasing interest is attributed to not only the excellent surfaces of PMs …

Objectives Remineralization of demineralized dentin is important for improving dentin
bonding stability and controlling primary and secondary caries. Nevertheless, conventional …

Recent studies in tissue engineering have adopted extracellular matrix (ECM) derived
scaffolds as natural and cytocompatible microenvironments for tissue regeneration. The …

The interface between collagen and the mineral reinforcement phase, carbonated
hydroxyapatite (cAp), is essential for bone's remarkable functionality as a biological …

Dental caries is a biofilm-mediated, diet-modulated, multifactorial and dynamic disease that
affects more than 90% of adults in Western countries. The current treatment for decayed …

This article provides a brief review of recent investigations concerning the structure and
properties of the tooth. The last decade has brought a greater emphasis on the “durability” of …

Objectives The present study evaluated the long-term dentine bonding effectiveness of five
universal adhesives in etch-and-rinse or self-etch mode after 12 months of water-ageing …

The tooth has a unique configuration with respect to biomaterials that are used for its
treatment. Cells inside of the dental pulp interface indirectly with biomaterials via a calcified …