The dimensional accuracy of the intaglio surface of complete dentures fabricated using liquid crystal display (LCD) three-dimensional (3D) printing might be influenced by the build angle and post-processing storage conditions. This study evaluated th...
Archaeological surface features on desert pavements, including geoglyphs, are notoriously difficult to assess. Lacking temporally diagnostic artifacts, they may be impossible to place chronologically, limiting their inferential utility. Not surprisin...
When taking the final impression for a three-unit fixed partial denture (FPD), the intaglio surface of the pontic of provisional restoration cannot be transferred accurately to that of definitive restoration. The intra- and extra-oral scanning (IEOS)...
This study aimed to evaluate the intaglio surface trueness of interim dental crowns fabricated with three 3-dimensional (3D) printing and milling technologies. Dental crown was designated and assigned as a computer-aided design (CAD) reference model...
Advances in lithographic approaches to fabricating bio-microarrays have been extensively explored over the last two decades. However, the need for pattern flexibility, a high density, a high resolution, affordability and on-demand fabrication is pro...
This article seeks to understand what an approach grounded in materiality and tactile engagement can offer to our understanding of why collectors might have been drawn to gem impressions in the long eighteenth century. Instead of looking to a specifi...
Background: Surface treatment of the intaglio surface of zirconia is important for bonding. However, it could affect the strength of the materials. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of laser, etching, and air abrasion surface treatme...
Utilization of methods involving component integration has accelerated, owing to the growth of the smart mobile industry. However, this integration leads to interference issues between the components, thereby elucidating the importance of the electro...
Additive manufacturing is increasingly integrated into digital prosthodontic workflows for the fabrication of dental models; however, printing-related parameters may influence the dimensional accuracy of clinically relevant regions. This in vitro stu...
Background: A complete denture (CD) can be duplicated with a conventional or digital protocol. However, there are no comparative studies of these methods. This study aimed to compare the trueness and efficiency of conventional and digital CD duplicat...
The information in the literature on the effect of printing layer thickness on interim 3D-printed crowns is limited. In the present study, the effect of layer thickness on the trueness and margin quality of 3D-printed composite resin crowns was inves...
Background: Mucostatic impressions have been always indicated in thin, sharp, or flabby ridges, and have been addressed for their beneficial effect on long-term residual ridge stability. Nonetheless, a purely mucostatic impression was not possible un...
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Complete dentures fabricated with the additive or subtractive method have been widely used and proven to be clinically acceptable. However, fabrication of removable partial dentures (RPDs) using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing...
Gerald Chukwuma is a prolific Nigerian artist whose creative adaptation and use of media tend to deviate from common practice. This essay draws on his several avant-garde works on display at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library and at the administrative buildi...
Fabrication of complete dentures (CDs) utilizing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) methods has attracted a lot of attention. The purpose of this paper was to summarize current knowledge about digital CDs and the relevan...
Background/Objectives: The purpose of this in vitro study is to evaluate the effect varying palatal vault depths have on the accuracy of complete maxillary denture bases fabricated using additive manufacturing technology. Methods: One hundred complet...
Chitosan is a cationic natural polymer that is widely used as a topical dressing in wound management. Temporary coatings of removable denture bases with chitosan might be useful as supportive treatment in oral medicine. The aim of this study was to a...
The topical literature lacks any comparison between stereolithography (SLA) and direct light processing (DLP) printing methods with regard to the accuracy of complete denture base fabrication, thereby utilizing materials certified for this purpose. I...
Statement of problem: Nowadays, milling is still the gold standard for fabricating indirect restorations, but to overcome its disadvantages, there are alternatives, such as 3D printing. Purpose: This study aimed to compare the gaps between the prepar...
Considering the rapid evolution of lithium silicate-based glass ceramics (LSCs) in dentistry, this review paper aims to present an updated overview of the recently introduced commercial novel LSCs. The clinical and in vitro English-language literatur...
This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the fatigue behavior of occlusal veneers (OVs) made of lithium disilicate and composition-gradient multilayered zirconia at different thicknesses, incorporating both experimental and theoretical analyses to predi...
This article reexamines the gold necklace excavated from the Sui-dynasty tomb of Li Jingxun (李静训, 600–608 CE), shifting attention from stylistic attribution to ritual function and funerary context. While previous studies ha...
Light-curing gingiva-colored composite resins (GCCs) are widely used for their esthetics and versatility, although they remain susceptible to discoloration. This in vitro study evaluated the effect of GCC thickness on color stability under different...
The embossing operation is one of the processes of tissue paper converting. The embossing parameters influence the final properties of tissue products, such as mechanical, softness, and bulk. In this study, the influence of the rubber hardness used a...
The aim of this study is to evaluate the wear volume of interim crowns fabricated using digital light processing 3D printing according to the printing angle. A total of five patients undergoing the placement of a single crown on the mandibular molar...
A novel alumina-filled ceramic-reinforced polymer (CRP) crown (Hassawat-01; HS) was developed. This study evaluated the effect of luting cement on the marginal and internal adaptation of HS and compared its performance with a commercial DLP-printed C...
Aim: The aim was to assess the effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (a-PDT) on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of denture stomatitis patients. Methods: Forty patients were randomly selected to participate. Candidal proliferat...
This in vitro investigation aimed to compare the trueness, precision, internal fit, and marginal adaptation of Varseo Smile Crown Plus (VSCP), CROWNTEC (C), and milled Enamic crowns (E) using a 5-axis dental milling machine (prograMill PM7). 39 crown...
Background: The accuracy of surgical guides is a relevant factor in both surgical safety and prosthetic implications. The impact of widespread fabrication technologies (milling and 3D printing) was investigated. Methods: Surgical guides manufactured...
This article examines vulnerability to counterfeit currency fraud in Bulgaria by assessing citizens’ competence in recognizing genuine banknotes of the national currency (BGN) prior to the introduction of euro banknotes in 2026. Counterfeit ban...
Evidence regarding the effect of the onlay preparation design for different CAD/CAM restorative materials considering the preservation of cusps is lacking. Molars were 3D-modeled in four preparation designs for onlay restoration: traditional design w...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of prosthetic substrate type, resin cement shade, and opaquer liner application on the translucency and color matching of translucent zirconia- and lithium-based ceramics. Four A2-shade zirconia mat...
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of try-in paste contamination on the bond strength of lithium disilicate glass–ceramic to dentin treated with immediate (IDS) or delayed (DDS) dentin sealing techniques. Occlusal halves of 33 molars were...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the retentive strength of zirconium oxide (yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (Y-TZP)) crown-copings treated by combined mechanical and chemical treatments and cemented by four types of self-adhes...
Two 3D-printed crown materials (Crown and Ceramic Crown) were examined to determine the best surface treatment and primers for bonding. Discs of the two materials were printed and mounted with their “intaglio” surfaces untouched. Half the specimens f...
The salivary contamination occurring at the try-in procedures of lithium disilicate (LDS) can jeopardize their bond strength. Various laboratory reports have concluded that applying 37% phosphoric acid (H3PO4) could be considered as a predictable way...
Additive manufacturing is now an integral part of digital prosthodontic workflows, and although stereolithography (SLA) is widely used for denture base fabrication, the dimensional accuracy of printed dentures remains highly dependent on manufacturin...
Precise fit of a crown and accurate reproduction of the digital design are paramount for successful treatment outcomes and preservation of clinician and technician time. The study aimed to compare the internal fit, marginal adaptation, precision, and...
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of pulp chamber extension angles and filling material mechanical properties on the biomechanical response of a ceramic endocrown. A 3D model of maxillary molar that underwent endodontically treatmen...
Background/Objectives: Lithium disilicate (LD) veneers are widely used for minimally invasive anterior rehabilitation because of their favorable optical and mechanical properties. Fully digital workflows have been proposed as alternatives to conventi...