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Torres CRG, Mailart MC, Moecke SE, Matuda AGN, Veloso SM, da Silva Ávila DM, Nicoló RD, Borges AB. Flowable bulk-fill versus layering restorative material on Class II restorations: A randomized clinical trial. J Dent 2024; 148:105154. [PMID: 38942111 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the clinical performance of Class II restorations made with flowable bulk-fill base versus conventional layering ORMOCER-based restorative material in a split-mouth randomized clinical trial. METHODS Thirty patients received two class II restorations (n = 60) performed with different strategies. All preparations received the application of the universal self-etching adhesive system according to the manufacturer's recommendation, followed by the placement of a sectional matrix, wooden wedge, and separation ring. The first restoration was performed using 4 mm of flowable bulk-fill material covered by 2 mm of conventional viscosity restorative material (Bulk-fill technique). The second restoration was performed only with the conventional viscosity material, with a maximum of 2 mm thick increments, up to fill the cavity (Layering technique). After occlusal adjustment, the same polishing system was used for all restorations. Evaluations using the FDI criteria were conducted after 7 days, 12, and 24 months. Data were analyzed with the Fisher's Exact test (α=0.05). RESULTS From 30 participants, 24 attended the 24-month recall, and 48 restorations were evaluated. All restorations received acceptable overall scores for esthetic and biological properties after this period, while only 6.66 % of the restorations exhibited unacceptable overall scores for the functional properties in both groups. No significant differences between the tested restorative materials and techniques were found for each FDI criterion assessed. The success rate after 2 years was 93.33 % for both groups. CONCLUSION Both restorative materials exhibited good clinical performance for the parameters analyzed with no differences between them after 24-month follow-up. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Flowable bulk-fill ORMOCER-based material is a suitable alternative for direct Class II restorations, providing good clinical outcomes and simplifying the restorative procedure. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER RBR-6mvp9w.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carlos Rocha Gomes Torres
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil. Av. Engenheiro Francisco Jose Longo, 777, Jardim Sao Dimas, Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, CEP 12245-000, Brazil
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Hamza B, Eliades T, Attin T, Schwendener S, Karygianni L. Initial bacterial adherence and biofilm formation on novel restorative materials used in paediatric dentistry. Dent Mater 2024; 40:573-579. [PMID: 38350744 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the initial bacterial adherence and biofilm formation on novel restorative materials in paediatric dentistry and compare the results to stainless steel crown and primary enamel. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-five samples (Diameter = 4 mm) from five restorative materials (Tetric Power Fill light cured for 3 s or 10 s, Fuji II LC, Equia Forte HT Fil, Cention Forte, Stainless-steel crown) and primary enamel were prepared. Four samples served for recording of surface roughness (Ra) using a contact profilometer, 21 samples were incubated in stimulated human saliva for 2 h (initial bacterial adherence) and 72 h (biofilm formation) and served to determine ion releasing and bacterial growth. After 2 and 72 h, the number of colony-forming units (CFU) per ml was counted and expressed in Log10 CFU/ml. Data were analysed with two-way ANOVA and Tuckey's multiple comparisons test (p < 0.05). RESULTS All tested materials showed similar initial bacterial adherence (p > 0.1). Stainless steel crown showed statistically significantly less biofilm formation than all other tested materials (p ≤ 0.02), except for Fuji II LC (p = 0.06). In terms of biofilm formation, the differences between all tested materials were not statistically significant (p ≥ 0.9). SIGNIFICANCE Novel restorative materials in paediatric dentistry show similar initial bacterial adherence and biofilm formation. However, compared to other restorative materials, stainless steel crowns demonstrate the lowest level of biofilm formation. Ion-releasing materials may not necessarily show better antimicrobial properties than conventional materials.
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- Blend Hamza
- Clinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Clinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Guler MS. Low and high viscosity bulk-fill composite resins stress distribution in primary molar tooth inlay cavity. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2024; 27:411-418. [PMID: 37216569 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2023.2215370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the stress distributions of low and high viscosity bulk-fill composite resins at class II MOD inlay cavity in primary molar tooth using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Original DICOM data of a primary molar tooth from a research archive was used to create a 3D model. Two models were prepared as Model 1: the tooth model without restoration (control group) and Model 2: the tooth model with class II MOD inlay restoration. Two different bulk-fill composite resins were tested in study: Model 2 A (class II MOD inlay cavity model restored with low viscosity bulk-fill composite resin) and Model 2B (class II MOD inlay cavity model restored with high viscosity bulk-fill composite resin). Occlusal vertical loading of 232 N was applied to the teeth in occlusal contact areas. Maximum Von Mises stress values in the models for enamel, dentin, and restorative material were evaluated as MPa. More intense stress accumulation is observed in enamel than in dentin. In addition, more stress values were determined in Model 2B (206.15 MPa, 32.76 MPa, 128.95 MPa) than in Model 2 A (203.39 MPa, 29.77 MPa, 120.61 MPa) for enamel, dentin and restorative material, respectively.
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- Mehmet Sami Guler
- Department of Machinery and Metal Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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Ilie N. Profiling Elastoplastic and Chemical Parameters to Assess Polymerization Quality in Flowable Bulk-Fill Composites. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:159. [PMID: 38391645 PMCID: PMC10886178 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11020159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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In the chronology of polymer-based composite materials, flowable bulk-fill composites represent the most recent development. They enable a significant reduction in treatment time by being applied in larger increments of 4 to 5 mm. The aim of the investigation was to assess the polymerization quality and mechanical performance of a new formulation that has just entered the market and was still in experimental formulation at the time of the investigation, and to compare these results in the context of clinically established materials of the same category. Adequate curing in increments of up to 4 mm could be confirmed both by profiling the elastoplastic material behavior of large increments in 100 µm steps and by real-time assessment of the degree of conversion and the associated polymerization kinetic. A slightly lower amount of filler in the experimental material was associated with slightly lower hardness and elastic modulus parameters, but the creep was similar and the elastic and total indentation work was higher. The kinetic parameters were assigned to the specific characteristics of each tested material. The mechanical macroscopic strength, evaluated in a three-point bending test and supplemented by a reliability analysis, met or exceeded the standards and values measured in clinically established materials, which for all materials is related to the higher flexibility of the beams during testing, while the modulus of elasticity was low. The low elastic modulus of all flowable bulk-fill materials must be taken into account when deciding the clinical indication of this material category.
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- Nicoleta Ilie
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Goethestr. 70, D-80336 Munich, Germany
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de Boer M, Zimmermann M, Attin T, Tauböck TT, Hamza B. Marginal Integrity of Simplified Adhesive Strategies in Primary Teeth. Int Dent J 2023; 73:881-888. [PMID: 37385864 PMCID: PMC10658436 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of simplified adhesive strategies (self-etch vs selective enamel etch and 10- vs 20-second adhesive application time) on the marginal integrity in primary molars. METHODS Forty deep class-II cavities were prepared in 40 extracted primary molars. The molars were divided into 4 groups based on the applied universal adhesive strategy as follows: groups 1 and 2: selective enamel etch with 20- or 10-second application time and groups 3 and 4: self-etch with 20- or 10-second application time. All cavities were restored with a sculptable bulk-fill composite restoration. The restorations underwent a thermomechanical loading (TML, 5-50 °C, 2-minute dwelling time, ×1000; 400,000 loading cycles, 1.7 Hz, 49 N). Marginal analysis before and after TML was conducted with scanning electron microscopy and the marginal integrity of each restoration was calculated as a percentage of continuous margins. A beta regression model was adopted to statistically analyse the data with a consequent pairwise comparison. RESULTS The mean marginal integrity (% ± SD) of the restorations for each tested adhesive strategy after TML was as follows: selective enamel etch/20 seconds = 85.4 ± 3.9, self-etch/20 seconds = 85.3 ± 5.2, self-etch/10 seconds = 80.1 ± 8.2, and selective enamel etch/10 seconds = 80.0 ± 8.5. The difference between both adhesive strategies was not statistically significant at the same application time. The difference between both application times within the same adhesive strategy was statistically significant (P ≤ .01). CONCLUSIONS Universal adhesives applied either in selective enamel etch or in self-etch mode result in comparable marginal integrities when restoring class-II cavities in primary molars. Shortened adhesive application time (10 seconds) could lead to a reduction in the marginal integrity in comparison to the recommended application time of 20 seconds.
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- Mia de Boer
- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Dietschi D, Askari M, Rossier I, Caseiro L, Krejci I, Leprince JG, Di Bella E, Ardu S. Marginal Adaptation of In Vitro Class II Restorations Made Out of Bulk or Conventional Composite Using Single- or Multi-Layered Techniques. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6325. [PMID: 37763602 PMCID: PMC10533156 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Objective: Testing the influence of various restorative materials (conventional or bulkfill composites) and filling techniques (single- or multi-layered techniques) on the in vitro marginal adaptation of large class II direct composites with supra and sub-gingival margins subjected to thermomechanical loading (TML). Methods: A total of 40 prepared teeth were attributed randomly to five experimental groups. In Group 1, restorations were made of multi-layered high-viscosity conventional composite (Tetric EvoCeram); in Groups 2 and 3, restorations were made of a high viscosity bulkfill composite (Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill) applied in one (Group 2) or three layers (Group 3); in Groups 4 and 5, restorations were made of a flowable bulkfill composite (SDR flow) applied in one (Group 4) or two layers (Group 5), covered with a layer of high-viscosity conventional composite (Ceram-X Universal). A single adhesive (OptiBond FL) was used in all groups. All specimens were submitted to a staged TML comprising three phases (2 × 500,000 and 1,000,000 cycles) at 50 N with 3350 thermal cycles (5 to 55 °C) every 500,000 cycles. The tooth-restoration interfaces on proximal surfaces were evaluated quantitatively by scanning electron microscopy, before and after each TML phase, hence at three timepoints (T0, T1, T2 and T3). The following segments were considered for evaluation: proximal, vertical enamel margins (assessed individually on both restoration sides), cervical enamel (restoration side above CEJ) and cervical dentin margin (restoration side below the CEJ). Results: TML induced a significant reduction in continuous adaptation at both enamel and dentin margins in all groups, with percentages of continuous margins ranging from 75.2 to 91.8% at T0, and decreasing to values ranging from 21.3 to 73.9% at T3. Both composite systems and layering protocols had a significant influence on marginal adaptation of the restorations, with statistical associations depending on the restoration group and the timepoint considered. Defective margins in enamel were all of a cohesive nature with micro-fractures, while in dentin, interfacial gaps were the main defect observed. Conclusions/Clinical significance: The present results highlighted significant degradation of marginal adaption after long-term in vitro fatigue test using materials even with high-viscosity conventional resin composites, applied with a proper layering approach in medium-large sub-gingival cavities. While no significant differences were observed at the dentin cervical margins, there was a tendency for better adaptation at the enamel margin when using a higher modulus material with a multi-layered technique.
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- Didier Dietschi
- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Section of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (D.D.); (M.A.); (I.R.); (L.C.); (I.K.); (J.G.L.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Section of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (D.D.); (M.A.); (I.R.); (L.C.); (I.K.); (J.G.L.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Section of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (D.D.); (M.A.); (I.R.); (L.C.); (I.K.); (J.G.L.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Section of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (D.D.); (M.A.); (I.R.); (L.C.); (I.K.); (J.G.L.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Section of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (D.D.); (M.A.); (I.R.); (L.C.); (I.K.); (J.G.L.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Section of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (D.D.); (M.A.); (I.R.); (L.C.); (I.K.); (J.G.L.)
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- Department of Political and International Studies, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy;
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Section of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (D.D.); (M.A.); (I.R.); (L.C.); (I.K.); (J.G.L.)
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Frank J, Tauböck TT, Zimmermann M, Attin T, Hamza B. Influence of high-irradiance light curing on the marginal integrity of composite restorations in primary teeth. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:569. [PMID: 37574544 PMCID: PMC10424382 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03291-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Reducing the necessary time to restore primary teeth improves the cooperation of paediatric patients. This study aimed to investigate the marginal integrity of restorations prepared with a bulk-fill resin-based composite (RBC) containing additional fragmentation chain transfer (AFCT) compared to a conventional RBC when light cured with a rapid high-irradiance (3 s) and a regular (10 s) curing mode. METHODS Forty class-II cavities were prepared in 40 primary molars. The molars were randomly divided into four groups based on the applied light-curing modes (regular: 10 s @ 1200 mW/cm2 or high-irradiance: 3 s @ 3000 mW/cm2) and the used restorative material (AFCT-containing bulk-fill RBC "Power Fill" or AFCT-free conventional RBC "Prime"). After thermo-mechanical loading, the marginal integrity was analysed using scanning electron microscopy. A beta regression model and pairwise comparisons were used to statistically analyse the data. RESULTS The mean marginal integrity (% ± SD) of the restorations for each group was as follows: Power Fill (10 s: 79.7 ± 15.6) (3 s: 77.6 ± 11.3), Prime (10 s: 69.7 ± 11.1) (3 s: 75.0 ± 9.7). The difference between the RBCs for the same light-curing mode was statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05). The difference between the light-curing modes for the same RBC was not statistically significant (p ˃ 0.5). CONCLUSIONS AFCT-containing bulk-fill RBC "Power Fill" achieves similar marginal integrity when light-cured with either high-irradiance or regular light-curing modes. "Power Fill" achieves better marginal integrity than the conventional RBC "Prime" regardless of the applied light-curing mode.
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- Janina Frank
- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, Zürich, 8032, Switzerland.
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