Fiber posts (FP) are commonly used to restore endodontically treated teeth. The study evaluated the micro push-out bond strength of resin material to two types of fiber posts using Er:YAG laser pre-treatment. Micro push-out method was used to assess the bond strength Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to analyse the post surfaces after Er:YAG laser pre-treatment and to classify the failure mode after loading. The type of pre-treatment (p(0.001) and an interaction between the pre-treatment and type of post(p(0.001) had a significant effect on the bond strength, while the type of post did not(p=0.965). The mean bond strength in the Er:YAG laser pre-treatment group was significantly lower compared to the FRC Postec posts control group (p(0.001).
COBISS.SI-ID: 1092012
This book chapter aims for reviewing the materials demands for solving the problems encountered in current practice that indicate the direction of the future development by bearing the process constrains and compatibilities in mind. Focuses are placed on developing materials that have the potential for improving the aesthetics, for preserving a healthy situation to secure a prolonged survival of the treatment and for improving the durability and reliability of the restorations while simplifying the procedures of materials manufacture and clinic operation.
COBISS.SI-ID: 27062567
There are various treatment options to retain and stabilize implant-supported denture. The choice of the appropriate retention system is based on technical characteristics of the attachments and their retentive properties. In this work we present a novel retention system called Locator. It wasintroduced in clinical practice due to its unique retention mechanism and improved wear resistance. In this paper technical characteristics of the Locator attachment system and its retention mechanism are described in detail.
COBISS.SI-ID: 30750937