Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the in vitro effect of White Wine Vinegar (WWV) on surface properties of removable partial dentures’ (RPD) components. Methods: Thirty specimens of one artificial teeth and a slab of cobalt-chromium alloy for RPDs were prepared. Specimens were distributed randomly in 3 groups (n=10): distilled water (negative control), WWV and CoregaTabs® (commercial control). Bef...
Lignin is a natural polymer not tested in restorative dentistry with great potential for crosslinking with dentin collagen fibers. The aim of this thesis was: (1) to evaluate the cross-linker capacity of Lignin in the demineralized human dentin assayed as pre-treatment of composite resin restorations; (2) to evaluate the effects of the incorporation of natural cross-linkers in phosphoric acid into the microtens...
The replacement of metallic infrastructure by dental ceramics brings good aesthetics and greater biocompatibility of fixed prostheses. The material of choice is zirconia (ZrO2) because of its excellent mechanicals properties. Conventional cementing techniques are not effective for this type of infrastructure, and 10-methacryloyloxy-decyl-dihydrogenphosphate (10-MDP) should be used as a bonding agent. The presen...