The cementation of indirect restoration is one of the most important steps in prosthetic and
restorative dentistry. Cementation aims to bond the prosthetic restoration to the prepared …

Zirconia, a crystalline oxide of zirconium, holds good mechanical, optical, and biological
properties. The metal-free restorations, mostly consisting of all-ceramic/zirconia restorations …

Objectives To measure the effects of hydrofluoric acid (HF) etching and silane prior to the
application of a universal adhesive on the bond strength between lithium disilicate and a …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of hydrofluoric acid treatment on
bond strength of resin cements to three different types of ceramic/glass containing CAD …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of various concentrations of
hydrofluoric acid (HF) on the surface/interface morphology and μ–shear bond strength …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of the particle size of sandblasting and the composition
of the resin cement on the microtensile bond strength (MTBS) to zirconia. METHODS: Forty …

New technologies are changing the therapeutical options to do indirect restorations and new
adhesive systems are continuously introduced to be used by clinicians. Different interactions …

Statement of problem Fluorophlogopite glass ceramic (FGC) is a biocompatible, etchable,
and millable ceramic with fluoride releasing property. However, its mechanical properties …

Objective To evaluate the effect of hydrofluoric acid (HFA) etching time and resin cement
bond on the flexural strength of IPS e. max® Press glass ceramic. Methods Two hundred …

Objectives To investigate the effect of hydrofluoric acid (HF) etching, silane solution, and
adhesive system application on the microshear bond strength (μSBS) of lithium disilicate …