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Objective: To evaluate the transmittance (%T) and color difference (ΔE*) of six zirconia core materials compared to alumina, over eight colored substrates before and after ceramic application. Methods: Experimental groups (n=5) of standardized disk-shaped cores of alumina, white zirconia, medium-colored zircon...

Objectives: Performing digital cephalometric analysis on apps is a convenient feature of handheld devices. The objective of this study was to assess the accuracy of the OneCeph cephalometric tracing app on a smartphone and computer. Methods: 34 lateral cephalograms were traced in two sessions using three methods: On...

Objectives: To evaluate the microhardness and flexural strength of printed and conventionally produced denture base acrylic resins. Methods: A total of 32 parallelepiped specimens (64×10×3.3 mm) were manufactured using two light-cured resins suitable for 3D printing (V-Print Dentbase and Denture 3D+) and ...

Objectives: To study the implementation of environmental sustainability practices at Portuguese dental clinics, the importance given by clinical directors to these practices, and the barriers felt in their applicability. Methods: This cross-sectional study’s target population was clinical directors (Dentists o...

Objectives: To define the timing of the first deciduous tooth eruption in a sample of Portuguese children. Methods: Observational study including a convenience sample of 2115 healthy Portuguese children aged between 1-24 months. A single clinician performed the oral observation under an artificial light source, ide...