Objective The configuration factor (C-factor) is an index used to evaluate the relationship
between cavity configuration and the development of polymerization shrinkage stress in …

Objectives To examine the effects of composite type (bulk-fill/conventional) and placement
(4-mm bulk/2-mm increments) on internal marginal adaptation of Class I preparations …

The number of composite restorations delivered to patients is on the rise. Despite the
improvement in mechanical properties of modern composites, the task of providing a …

Xie KX, Wang XY, Gao XJ, Yuan CY, Li JX, Chu CH. Fracture resistance of root filled
premolar teeth restored with direct composite resin with or without cusp coverage …

Clinical Relevance Bulk-fill materials show a similar or better performance than control
flowable materials regarding interfacial integrity. However, some self-adhesive composites …

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the influence of the cavity configuration factor (" C-
Factor") and light activation technique on polymerization contraction forces of a Bis-GMA …

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of X-ray micro–computed tomography (μCT) in the
detection and quantification of interfacial gap formation in standardized Class I and Class II …

Background/purpose Providing a tight coronal seal is key for the success of endodontic
treatment, therefore the study aimed to assess bacterial microleakage of materials used for …

The development of composite materials is subject to the desire to overcome polymerization
shrinkage and generated polymerization stress. An indicator characterizing the properties of …

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and to compare the effect of different light-curing
modes and different liners on cuspal deflection in premolar teeth restored with bulk filled or …