Traditional strategies for skeletal regeneration in the orofacial region involve the use of autogenous and allogenic bone grafts that may not always be available or safe. One alternative is to develop materials for use as ...

Research of nonthermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) for dental applications has been increasing in recent years. This paper presents a literature review of potential use of NTAP for treatment of surfaces of dental materials ...

Correctly indicated and accurately made, partial denture with double crowns is a dental restoration of the highest biological, prophylactic and aesthetic values. However, insufficient knowledge of double crowns systems, ...

This study was conducted to investigate composite materials using mechanical equipment corresponded to masticatory system composed of two antagonistic parts that simulates bimaxilar contact in occlusion and articulation. ...

Calcium-silicate-based materials are used in many endodontic and oral-surgical procedures. The advantages of calcium-silicate-based materials are good apical sealing, setting in the presence of moisture, and acquiring high ...

Branches of the external carotid artery support the integrity and functionality of oral tissue beds with critical impact in both health and disease. Stenosis or occlusion of the common carotid artery or of the tributaries ...

Apical periodontitis represents a chronic inflammation and destruction of periradicular tissue caused by polymicrobial infection of endodontic origin. The aim of this systematic review was to make an update on findings ...