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Effect of different light-curing devices and aging procedures on composite knoop microhardness
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of light-curing devices (Halogen/HAL, Light Emitting Diodes/LED, Argon Laser/LAS and Plasma Arc/PAC) and aging procedures (Mechanical Cycling/MC, Thermal Cycling/TC, Storage/S, MC+TC and MC+TC+S) on the ...
Fernanda Regina Voltarelli +4 more
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This study investigated the influence of ethanol concentration on softening tests for cross-link density evaluation (microhardness) of dental composites. Specimens of Filtek Z100 (3M ESPE) were light-activated by standard or pulse-delay methods.
Rafael Ratto de Moraes +4 more
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The production of vanadium and niobium carbides (VC and NbC) layers on AISI 8620, 8640, and 52100 steels may increase hardness and wear resistance of substrates. Thermochemical treatments were performed at 1000 °C for 2 and 4 h. The characterization
Rafael Magalhães Triani +5 more
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Diamond turning of soft semiconductors to obtain nanometric mirror surfaces [PDF]
Diamond cutting is a viable alternative to grinding and polishing in the fabrication of high-quality soft semiconductors. Investigation of indentation provides useful information for understanding the practical diamond cutting process of brittle ...
Fang, Fengzhou Z. +2 more
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Do new matrix formulations improve resin composite resistance to degradation processes?
The aim of this study was to determine the degradation resistance of three new formulations-silorane-, Ormocer- and dimer-acid-based materials-and compare them to the traditional dimethacrylate-based materials.
Andrea Soares Quirino da Silva Fonseca +4 more
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The prosthetic materials used in dentistry can generally be classified into different categories as measurement, restorative, cements and soft liner materials.
Nuran Dinçkal Yanıkoğlu +1 more
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Objectives. To evaluate the microhardness of tooth enamel remineralized with enamel matrix protein solution as well as the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to this surface. Materials and Methods.
Guilherme Genovez-Júnior +7 more
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Evaluation of the mechanical properties of different materials for manufacturing occlusal splints
This study aimed to compare the mechanical properties of various occlusal plate materials by analyzing surface roughness, Knoop microhardness, flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity.
Danielly Mendonça GUIMARAES +4 more
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The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of different mouthwashes on superficial roughness and Knoop hardness of two resin composites. Eighty specimens (6 mm Ø and 2 mm height) were prepared and divided into eight experimental groups (n =
Diogo de Azevedo Miranda +4 more
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Effect of repeated disinfections by microwave energy on the physical and mechanical properties of denture base acrylic resins [PDF]
The present study evaluated the effect of repeated simulated microwave disinfection on physical and mechanical properties of Clássico, Onda-Cryl and QC-20 denture base acrylic resins.
AZEVEDO, Douglas Duenhas de +4 more
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