Context: Surveys have reported color fading as the most frequent reasons patients given for disliking their prostheses. Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the color variation between two maxillofacial silicone elastomers after subjecting them to ...
Siddharth Mehta, D B Nandeeshwar
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The effect of experience on composite resin shade selection in comparison to a spectrophotometer
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the shade matching ability of dentists with different experience levels in comparison to a spectrophotometer.
Duygu Recen +2 more
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Identification of Granite Varieties from Colour Spectrum Data
The granite processing sector of the northwest of Spain handles many varieties of granite with specific technical and aesthetic properties that command different prices in the natural stone market. Hence, correct granite identification and classification
José Antonio Vilán +3 more
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Evaluation of Color Stability of Omnichroma, Beautifil-Bulk Restorative, and G-aenial Composites When Exposed to Various Beverages: An In Vitro Study [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the respective color stability of modern composite resins designed for esthetic restorations when continuously exposed to various beverages.
Samreena Kalander +4 more
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Background: Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer health benefits on the host. Commonly, most of the organisms ascribed as having probiotic properties belong to the genera Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium ...
Shruti Srinivasan +2 more
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Effects of Different Beverages on Color Stability of Bulk-Fill Restorative Materials
Purpose: The aim of the study is to evaluate the color stability of a conventional composite resin and bulk-fill composite resins. Material Methods: A total of 120 samples of 10 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness were prepared from three bulk-fill (Beautifil
Esra Özyurt, Ayşegül Kurt
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Chromium (VI) removal from aqueous solutions using Eichhornia as an adsorbent
The study was carried out to check the potential of water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, to remove chromium (VI) in batch process. Powder was prepared from dried Eichhornia (particle size 0.3 mm and 1.0 mm).
Neetu Rani +2 more
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Spectrophotometric evaluation of shade selection with digital and visual methods
Aim: The main purpose of the study was to learn the possible shade differences between human eye and the digital method with spectrophotometric methods. Materials and Methods: Fifty dental students of age groups 18–25 with maxillary right central incisor
S Preethi Suganya +5 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Sealing Ability and Pushout Strength of Four Different Furcation Repair Materials: An In Vitro Study [PDF]
Introduction: In endodontic practice, technical accidents are commonly encountered such as furcation perforation. For everlasting success, furcation perforations shall be corrected rapidly with an ideal perforation sealing material.
Suman Sharma +5 more
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Comparing Gray and White Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as a Repair Material for Furcation Perforation: An in Vitro Dye Extraction Study [PDF]
Introduction: Furcation perforation can have a negative impact on the prognosis of the affected tooth by compromising the attached apparatus. Hence these perforations require immediate repair. A variety of materials have been suggested for repair, of
NISHTHA PATEL +5 more
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