Purpose The use of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scans in biomedical and dental
research is growing rapidly. This study aimed to explore the scientific literature on …

Currently, various analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, X-Ray
diffraction, microcomputed tomography, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, are …

The aim of this study was to assess the microhardness and surface roughness of bulk-fill
resin composites treated with and without the application of an oxygen-inhibited layer (OIL) …

Clear orthodontic aligners have recently seen increasing popularity. The thermoplastic
materials present several advantages, even if it is known that all plastic products can be …

Biochar has been used in various applications, eg, as a soil conditioner and in remediation
of contaminated water, wastewater, and gaseous emissions. In the latter application, biochar …

This position statement represents a consensus of an expert committee composed by the
Italian Academy of General Dentistry (Accademia Italiana Odontoiatria Generale COI-AIOG) …

This study evaluated microleakage from class II cavities filled with bulk-fill composite
preheated to different temperatures, applied at different thicknesses, and with different …

The aim of this work is to develop a biomimetic interface between the natural tooth tissue
and the restorative composite and to study it on the basis of synchrotron micro-FTIR …

Objective Evaluation of the behavior of three different bulk-filling techniques in terms of
internal adaptation and external marginal sealing for restoring class II cavities. Methods …

This study evaluated the stress distribution in five different class II cavities of premolar
models restored with conventional or bulk-fill flowable composite by means of finite element …