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ABSTRACT Background Preheating resin‐based composites (RBC) has been shown to enhance their mechanical and bonding properties. Nevertheless, the effect of preheating RBCs on the performance of orthodontic lingual fixed retainers has been scarcely reported.
Hanin E. Yeslam +4 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the effect of violet LED light (VL) and hydrogen peroxide (HP) in‐office bleaching gels supplemented with calcium polyphosphate (CaPP) or calcium gluconate (GU): Materials and Methods Bovine enamel blocks (n = 10) were randomly assigned: commercial HP gel, commercial HP gel with GU, or experimental 35% HP with or without
Hemanuelly Albuquerque dos Anjos +4 more
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Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the effect of thermocycling and three different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a novel photopolymer intended for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic dental prostheses using PolyJet 3D printing.
Francisco X. Azpiazu‐Flores +4 more
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Effect of a Synthetized Herbal Remineralizing Paste on Enamel Microhardness
Objectives This study aimed to synthesize an herbal remineralizing paste containing the extracts of Miswak, licorice, aloe vera, propolis, and honey and compare its effect with 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) and 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) on ...
Mohadese Shokripour, Shiva Kavousinejad
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Photoplastic effects in chalcogenide glasses: A review
A synopsis of the various photoinduced changes of rheological, mechanical and elastic properties is presented in the first part of the article. After a critical appraisal of a large body of experimental data it suggested that the photoviscous effect ...
Asahara +74 more
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Abstract Purpose This systematic review evaluated the effects of simulated gastric acid (SGA) on surface and mechanical properties of dental ceramics to answer the research question: Does immersion in SGA alter the surface roughness, microhardness, fracture strength, and color of dental ceramics?
Geany Ferreira Rodrigues +8 more
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Microhardness testing of plastics
Abstract Microhardness measurements have been carried out on polymethyl methacrylate, unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and acetal coplymer using two different test methods. In one case the depth of penetration of a Vickers indenter is measured during application of the load and in the other case the size of the Vickers indent has been ...
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Abstract Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of alcohol‐free cleaning solutions on the mechanical properties and reliability of additively manufactured occlusal device resins, compared with isopropyl alcohol (IPA), while considering the influence of aging.
Selim Polat +5 more
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Abstract Air separation via selective adsorption using porous adsorbents offers energy‐efficient alternatives to cryogenic distillation for producing high‐purity O2 and N2. Adsorbent efficacy depends on balancing selectivity, durability, and performance consistency across varying conditions. This comprehensive review critically discusses the design and
Tianqi Wang +9 more
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