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  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,414 Views
12 Pages

2 August 2024

This study aims to evaluate the repair micro-shear bond strength of the CAD/CAM resin nanoceramic block treated using four different surface treatments and composite resins of different viscosities. For the current study, 96 samples with dimensions o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,604 Views
12 Pages

Influence of Cold Atmospheric Plasma on Surface Characteristics and Bond Strength of a Resin Nanoceramic

  • Xiaoming Zhu,
  • Jiamin Shi,
  • Xinyi Ye,
  • Xinrong Ma,
  • Miao Zheng,
  • Yang Yang and
  • Jianguo Tan

21 December 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) treatment on resin nanoceramic (RNC) surface state and its bond strength with resin cement. RNC with different surface treatments were prepared: control, sandbla...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
1,589 Views
18 Pages

Background: The durability of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) resin nanoceramics in the oral environment is influenced by aging factors such as thermocycling and ultraviolet (UV) exposure. This study investigates the impa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
263 Views
22 Pages

15 January 2026

Using multifunctional dual-cure smart bioactive resin luting agents (DRLs) offers benefits in adhesive dentistry, but their optical stability remains a concern. Their pre-cured form is a shear-thinning structure with thixotropic gel-like behavior. Th...

  • Review
  • Open Access
56 Citations
6,035 Views
17 Pages

Color Stability of Polymer-Based Composite CAD/CAM Blocks: A Systematic Review

  • Gaetano Paolone,
  • Mauro Mandurino,
  • Francesca De Palma,
  • Claudia Mazzitelli,
  • Nicola Scotti,
  • Lorenzo Breschi,
  • Enrico Gherlone,
  • Giuseppe Cantatore and
  • Alessandro Vichi

16 January 2023

Background: This systematic review aims to evaluate the color stability of resin composite CAD/CAM blocks (CCB) when submitted to staining solutions. Methods: A systematic search was performed on different databases (Embase, Medline, Scopus, Web of S...

  • Article
  • Open Access
681 Views
16 Pages

Influence of CAD-CAM Materials on Marginal Fit of Single Unit Crowns: An In Vitro SEM-Based Study

  • Andreea Kui,
  • Ana-Maria Condor,
  • Andreea Radulescu,
  • Andrea Maria Chisnoiu,
  • Bianca Dumbrovca,
  • Simona Iacob,
  • Marius Negucioiu and
  • Smaranda Buduru

11 November 2025

Background/Objectives: The marginal adaptation of CAD/CAM restorations remains a key determinant of long-term clinical success, particularly in minimally invasive preparations. This in vitro study evaluated and compared the marginal gap of three CAD/...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,203 Views
12 Pages

Fracture Resistance of New Metal-Free Materials Used for CAD-CAM Fabrication of Partial Posterior Restorations

  • Georgina García-Engra,
  • Lucia Fernandez-Estevan,
  • Javier Casas-Terrón,
  • Antonio Fons-Font,
  • Pablo Castelo-Baz,
  • Rubén Agustín-Panadero and
  • Juan Luis Román-Rodriguez

18 March 2020

Background and Objectives: To evaluate in vitro the fracture resistance and fracture type of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) materials. Materials and Methods: Discs were fabricated (10 × 1.5 mm) from four test g...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,525 Views
10 Pages

Evaluation of the Fatigue Strength of a CAD-CAM Nanoceramic Resin Crown on Titanium and Zirconia-Titanium Abutments

  • Lorenzo Graiff,
  • Gianpaolo Savio,
  • Adolfo Di Fiore,
  • Stefano Rosso,
  • Roberto Meneghello and
  • Francesca Uccheddu

27 January 2022

A computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) resin block material for restoration of single-implant abutments can be milled and cemented on an optimized standard titanium abutment as a cheaper solution or, alternatively, individuali...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,999 Views
13 Pages

Bond Strength Stability of Different Dual-Curing Adhesive Cements towards CAD-CAM Resin Nanoceramic: An In Vitro Study

  • Edoardo Alberto Vergano,
  • Andrea Baldi,
  • Allegra Comba,
  • Edoardo Italia,
  • Giorgio Ferrero,
  • Rossella Femiano,
  • Felice Femiano and
  • Nicola Scotti

27 April 2021

Background: To evaluate different adhesive luting procedures on coronal dentin bond-strength of Cerasmart CAD-CAM blocks with μTBS test. Methods: 36 molar crowns were flattened in order to expose sound dentin and a standardized smear layer was create...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,210 Views
11 Pages

Effect of Various Beverages on Adhesion of Repaired CAD/CAM Restorative Materials

  • Elif Yiğit,
  • Hamiyet Güngör Erdoğan,
  • Tan Fırat Eyüboğlu and
  • Mutlu Özcan

(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of commonly consumed beverages on the bond strength of three different computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) resin–ceramic hybrid materials repaired wi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
832 Views
35 Pages

20 November 2025

Objective: To compare the fracture toughness of CAD/CAM resin-based restorative materials and direct composite resins. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was conducted in July 2025 across PubMed/MEDLINE, EBSCO, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
322 Views
18 Pages

Fracture Resistance of Commercial and Novel Ceramic-Reinforced Polymer Crowns with Luting Cements of Varying Elastic Modulus

  • Naluemol Sriprasert,
  • Nantawan Krajangta,
  • Thanakorn Wasanapiarnpong,
  • Pavinee Padipatvuthikul Didron and
  • Thanasak Rakmanee

22 December 2025

This in vitro study investigated the fracture resistance of three ceramic-reinforced polymer (CRP) crowns—Cerasmart® 270 (CE; milled), VarseoSmile Crown Plus® (VS; 3D-printed) and the newly developed Hassawat-01 (HS; 3D-printed)—l...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,213 Views
17 Pages

Biomechanical Assessment of Endodontically Treated Molars Restored by Endocrowns Made from Different CAD/CAM Materials

  • Mhd Ayham Darwich,
  • Abeer Aljareh,
  • Nabil Alhouri,
  • Szabolcs Szávai,
  • Hasan Mhd Nazha,
  • Fabian Duvigneau and
  • Daniel Juhre

12 January 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the deflection and stress distribution in endodontically treated molars restored by endocrowns from different materials available for the computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technique usi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
45 Citations
6,687 Views
11 Pages

Fracture Resistance of Partial Indirect Restorations Made with CAD/CAM Technology. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Amaia Amesti-Garaizabal,
  • Rubén Agustín-Panadero,
  • Blanca Verdejo-Solá,
  • Antonio Fons-Font,
  • Lucía Fernández-Estevan,
  • Jose Montiel-Company and
  • María Fernanda Solá-Ruíz

9 November 2019

Background: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the fracture resistance and survival rate of partial indirect restorations inlays, onlays, and overlays fabricated using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,832 Views
12 Pages

Microtensile Bond Strength of CAD-CAM Restorative Dental Material Blocks to Resin Cement: An In Vitro Study

  • Eva González-Angulo,
  • Lucía Fernández-Estevan,
  • Javier Casas-Terrón,
  • Gisela Senent-Vicente,
  • Carla Fons-Badal,
  • Fernando García-Sala Bonmatí,
  • Rubén Agustín-Panadero and
  • Juan Luis Román-Rodríguez

3 July 2023

Introduction: Today’s dentistry frequently employs bonded partial restorations, which are usually fabricated in ceramic materials. In the last decade, hybrid materials have emerged that attempt to combine the properties of composites and cerami...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,923 Views
11 Pages

Fracture Resistance of Posterior Milled Nanoceramic Crowns after Thermomechanical Aging

  • Fajer Abdulaziz Alnajjar,
  • Arwa Jamal Alloughani,
  • Mohammed Nasser Alhajj and
  • Mirza Rustum Baig

Fracture resistance is an important parameter used to predict the performance of indirect dental restorations. The purpose of this in vitro study was to assess the fracture load of posterior milled nanoceramic crowns, in comparison with the lithium d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,308 Views
12 Pages

Biomechanical Behaviors of Molars Restored with Endocrowns Composed of Different Materials

  • Zhi Li,
  • Junxin Zhu,
  • Yongxiang Xu,
  • Xudong Bao and
  • Xiaoyan Wang

8 January 2025

To assess the biomechanical behaviors of endodontically treated molars (ETMs) restored with endocrowns composed of different materials, forty mandibular molars were assigned to five groups (n = 8 each). Untreated molars constituted the control group...

  • Article
  • Open Access
179 Views
20 Pages

A Pilot Study for “In Vitro” Testing the Surface Conditioning Effects on CAD/CAM Hybrid Nanoceramic Adhesion

  • Georgi Veselinov Iliev,
  • Lucian Toma Ciocan,
  • Vlad Gabriel Vasilescu,
  • Gaudențiu Vărzaru,
  • Florin Miculescu,
  • Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu,
  • Marina Imre and
  • Silviu Mirel Pițuru

6 January 2026

Background/Objectives: The clinical application of CAD/CAM restorative materials continues to evolve due to increasing demand for aesthetic, durable, and minimally invasive indirect restorations. Hybrid nanoceramics, such as Grandio disc (VOCO GmbH,...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
6,338 Views
22 Pages

Effectiveness of Self-Adhesive Resin Luting Cement in CAD-CAM Blocks—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Maria João Calheiros-Lobo,
  • Tatiana Vieira,
  • Ricardo Carbas,
  • Lucas F. M. da Silva and
  • Teresa Pinho

10 April 2023

Self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs) are used because of their mechanical properties, ease of cementation protocols, and lack of requirements for acid conditioning or adhesive systems. SARCs are generally dual-cured, photoactivated, and self-cured, wi...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,641 Views
10 Pages

Mechanical Properties of Al Matrix Composite Enhanced by In Situ Formed SiC, MgAl2O4, and MgO via Casting Process

  • Yuhong Jiao,
  • Jianfeng Zhu,
  • Xuelin Li,
  • Chunjie Shi,
  • Bo Lu,
  • Fen Wang and
  • Waras Abdul

2 April 2021

Al matrix composite, reinforced with the in situ synthesized 3C–SiC, MgAl2O4, and MgO grains, was produced via the casting process using phenolic resin pyrolysis products in flash mode. The contents and microstructure of the composites’ fracture char...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,163 Views
18 Pages

Influence of Acidic Storage and Simulated Toothbrushing on the Translucency and Color Stability of 3D-Printed Resins for Prosthodontic Applications

  • Sarah M. Alnafaiy,
  • Nawaf Labban,
  • Alhanoof Saleh Aldegheishem,
  • Saleh Alhijji,
  • Refal Saad Albaijan,
  • Saad Saleh AlResayes,
  • Rafa Abdulrahman Alsultan,
  • Abeer Mohammed Alrossais and
  • Rahaf Farhan Alanazi

22 August 2025

This study aimed to assess the effect of acidic storage and simulated brushing on the translucency and color stability of 3D-printed resins for prosthodontic applications. Three 3D printed resin materials—Ceramic Crown (CC), OnX (ONX), and Toug...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,552 Views
28 Pages

21 September 2025

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV), various mouthwashes and bleaching on the color and surface roughness of fiber strip-reinforced and unreinforced restorative materials. The materials were resin composi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
5,845 Views
13 Pages

Wear Behavior of Ceramic CAD/CAM Crowns and Natural Antagonists

  • Ella A. Naumova,
  • Stephan Schneider,
  • Wolfgang H. Arnold and
  • Andree Piwowarczyk

28 February 2017

Objective: Evaluation of wear behavior of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) crowns from various restorative materials and natural antagonists. Method: Full CAD/CAM crowns fabricated with nanoceramic resin (Lava Ultimate (LU...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,408 Views
17 Pages

Current Evidence and Advances in CAD-CAM Resin Composite Blocks for Chairside Dental Restorations: Where Are We Now? A Scoping Review

  • Sami Abu Alhuda,
  • Guilherme Anziliero Arossi,
  • Fotini Anagnostopoulos-King,
  • Qoot Alkhubaizi,
  • Lamia S. Mokeem and
  • Mary Anne Sampaio de Melo

13 November 2024

Objective: This study aimed to determine the status of the scientific literature on CAD-CAM resin blocks by mapping the available evidence and identifying knowledge gaps. Data/Source: A systematic search of studies investigating CAD-CAM resin blocks...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,167 Views
14 Pages

Surface Characterisation of Dental Resin Composites Related to Conditioning and Finishing

  • Liliana Porojan,
  • Roxana Diana Vasiliu,
  • Mihaela Ionela Bîrdeanu and
  • Sorin Daniel Porojan

3 December 2021

Due to the little information related to surface processing and conditioning of resin matrix ceramic materials previous glazing, the main purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of different surface treatments on the surface morp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
41 Citations
5,465 Views
12 Pages

In Vitro Comparison of Biocompatibility of Calcium Silicate-Based Root Canal Sealers

  • Ju Kyung Lee,
  • Sunil Kim,
  • Sukjoon Lee,
  • Hyeon-Cheol Kim and
  • Euiseong Kim

29 July 2019

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of three calcium silicate-based sealers (EndoSeal MTA, Nano-ceramic Sealer, and Wellroot ST) and two epoxy resin-based sealers (AH-Plus, AD Seal) on various aspects, such as cell viability, inflammatory...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,694 Views
13 Pages

19 December 2023

Ensuring optimum bond strength during cementation is vital for restoration success, with the practicality of the process being crucial in clinical practice. This study analyzed the effect of a single-step self-etching ceramic primer (MEP) and various...

  • Article
  • Open Access
422 Views
13 Pages

Effect of pH and Temperature on the Surface Roughness of 3D-Printed and Milled Dental Hybrid Resin–Ceramic

  • Seelassaya Leelaponglit,
  • Awiruth Klaisiri,
  • Chayanit Angkananuwat and
  • Nantawan Krajangta

14 December 2025

Chemical and thermal shifts in the oral cavity can damage the surface of 3D-printed hybrid resin–ceramic materials, and research on these effects is still limited. This study investigated the effects of pH and temperature variations on the surf...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,080 Views
11 Pages

Shear Bond Strength of Repaired CAD/CAM Resin-Based Composite Materials Submitted to Er:YAG Laser Treatments at Different Powers

  • Sevda Ozturk Yesilirmak,
  • Burcu Oglakci,
  • Zumrut Ceren Ozduman and
  • Evrim Eliguzeloglu Dalkilic

24 August 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effects of different powers of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the shear bond strength (SBS) of repaired CAD/CAM resin-based composite materials. A total of 180 CAD/CAM resin-based composite specimens (5 × 5 &tim...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,253 Views
23 Pages

The Biological Activity of Fragmented Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing Dental Materials before and after Exposure to Acidic Environment

  • Codruța Eliza Ille,
  • Elena-Alina Moacă,
  • Maria Suciu,
  • Lucian Barbu-Tudoran,
  • Meda-Lavinia Negruțiu and
  • Anca Jivănescu

3 January 2023

Three ceramic and composite computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materials from different manufacturers (Cerasmart (CS)—nanoceramic resin; Straumann Nice (SN)—glass ceramic and Tetric CAD (TC)—composite resin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
32 Citations
14,894 Views
13 Pages

Mechanical Behavior of Different Restorative Materials and Onlay Preparation Designs in Endodontically Treated Molars

  • Ana Beatriz Gomes de Carvalho,
  • Guilherme Schmitt de Andrade,
  • João Paulo Mendes Tribst,
  • Elisa Donária Aboucauch Grassi,
  • Pietro Ausiello,
  • Guilherme de Siqueira Ferreira Anzaloni Saavedra,
  • Adriano Bressane,
  • Renata Marques de Melo and
  • Alexandre Luiz Souto Borges

12 April 2021

This study evaluated the effect of the combination of three different onlay preparation designs and two restorative materials on the stress distribution, using 3D-finite element analysis. Six models of first lower molars were created according to thr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
4,918 Views
20 Pages

The Effects of Thermocycling on the Physical Properties and Biocompatibilities of Various CAD/CAM Restorative Materials

  • Se-Young Kim,
  • Han-Jin Bae,
  • Hae-Hyoung Lee,
  • Jong-Hyuk Lee,
  • Yu-Jin Kim,
  • Yu-Sung Choi,
  • Jung-Hwan Lee and
  • Soo-Yeon Shin

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes in physical properties and biocompatibilities caused by thermocycling of CAD/CAM restorative materials (lithium disilicate, zirconia reinforced lithium silicate, polymer-infiltrated ceramic network...

  • Review
  • Open Access
22 Citations
9,315 Views
18 Pages

Zirconia-Reinforced Lithium Silicate Ceramic in Digital Dentistry: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Our Current Understanding

  • Manuela Manziuc,
  • Andreea Kui,
  • Andrea Chisnoiu,
  • Anca Labuneț,
  • Marius Negucioiu,
  • Ana Ispas and
  • Smaranda Buduru

8 December 2023

Zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) ceramic is a new innovative dental material with unique a chemical composition that is designed to combine harmoniously with the appropriate optical properties of lithium disilicate and the enhanced mechanic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,002 Views
20 Pages

Fabrication and Analysis of Near-Field Electrospun PVDF Fibers with Sol-Gel Coating for Lithium-Ion Battery Separator

  • Mark D. Francisco,
  • Cheng-Tang Pan,
  • Bo-Hao Liao,
  • Mao-Sung Wu,
  • Ru-Yuan Yang,
  • Jay CJ Chu,
  • Zhi-Hong Wen,
  • Chien-Feng Liao and
  • Yow-Ling Shiue

Environmental and economic concerns are driving the demand for electric vehicles. However, their development for mass transportation hinges largely on improvements in the separators in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the preferred energy source. In thi...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
8,831 Views
8 Pages

Color Stability of New Esthetic Restorative Materials: A Spectrophotometric Analysis

  • Claudio Poggio,
  • Lodovico Vialba,
  • Anna Berardengo,
  • Ricaldone Federico,
  • Marco Colombo,
  • Riccardo Beltrami and
  • Andrea Scribante

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the color stability of different esthetic restorative materials (one microfilled composite, one nanofilled composite, one nanoceramic composite, one microfilled hybrid composite, one microfil...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,527 Views
15 Pages

Color Change, Biaxial Flexural Strength, and Fractographic Analysis of Resin-Modified CAD/CAM Ceramics Subjected to Different Surface Finishing Protocols

  • Mona Alhassan,
  • Ahmed Maawadh,
  • Nawaf Labban,
  • Nourah Shono,
  • Ahmad Alebdi,
  • Saleh Alhijji and
  • Abdulelah M. BinMahfooz

8 March 2023

This in vitro study compared the color change (∆E) and biaxial flexural strength (BFS) of two resin nanoceramics (LU and CS) and two polymer-infiltrated ceramic networks (VE and CU) after different surface finishing protocols. A total of 192 di...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,527 Views
18 Pages

15 May 2025

Background: Prophylactic polishing pastes (PPPs) are widely used to clean teeth and dental restorations; however, their effects on restorative materials are crucial for clinical outcomes. This study investigates the impact of PPPs on the susceptibili...