Operative Dentistry

Papers
(The median citation count of Operative Dentistry is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Effect of Salivary Flow on Bleached Enamel Roughness and Mineral Content: anIn SituandIn VitroStudy22
Surface Treatment and Cementation of Lithium Silicate Ceramics Containing ZrO218
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Twelve-month Clinical Performance Evaluation of a Glass Carbomer Restorative System16
Vertical Marginal Discrepancy Performance of a CAD-CAM System with Multiple Users15
Faculty Positions15
Effectiveness of Three Bleaching Techniques for Endodontically Treated Teeth: A Randomized Clinical Trial15
Letter to the Editor15
3D Printed Dual Reduction Guide: A Feasible Alternative for Conservative Gingivectomy and Minimally Invasive Preparation for Ceramic Veneers14
2024 Reviewer Recognition14
The Pursuit of Excellence: Does It Still Matter?14
Push-out Bond Strength of Two Fiber Posts in Composite Resin Using Different Types of Silanization13
Elution of Monomers From CAD-CAM Materials and Conventional Resin Composite in Distilled Water and Artificial Saliva13
Dental Dam Isolation for Crown Removal, Atraumatic Tooth Extraction, Immediate Implant Placement, and Restoration Cementation: A Case Study12
Glass Ionomer Versus Self-adhesive Cement and the Clinical Performance of Zirconia Coping/Press-on Porcelain Crowns11
Tooth Color Change and Erosion: Hydrogen Peroxide Versus Non-peroxide Whitening Strips11
Efficacy of Biosilicate Glass-ceramic and Fluoride Varnish in the Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity—A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial11
Injectable Flowable Resin-based Composite Veneers Prior to Ceramic Veneers11
Radiant Exitance of Old, New, and Damaged LED Light Curing Units11
2022 Reviewer Recognition11
Cover II11
Caries-inhibiting Effect of Microencapsulated Active Components in Pit and Fissure Sealants10
Assessment of the Ability of Desensitizing and Conventional Mouth Rinses to Promote Dentin Tubule Occlusion10
Comparison of Blue and Infrared Light Transmission Through Dental Tissues and Restorative Materials10
Adhesion to a Zirconia-reinforced Lithium Silicate Ceramic: Effects of Ceramic Surface Treatments and Resin Cements10
Analysis of Calcium and Phosphate Ion Extraction From Dental Enamel by Bleaching Gels Using Ion Chromatography, Micro-CT, and SEM9
Effect of Dentin Moisture in Posterior Restorations Performed with Universal Adhesive: A Randomized Clinical Trial9
Effect of Ceramic Conditioners on Surface Morphology, Roughness, Contact Angle, Adhesion, Microstructure, and Composition of CAD/CAM Ceramics9
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Faculty Positions9
Evaluation of Tooth Sensitivity of In-office Bleaching with Different Light Activation Sources: A Systematic Review and a Network Meta-analysis8
Faculty Positions8
Comparison of the Time and Accuracy of Intraoral Scans Performed by Dentists, Nurses, Postgraduates, and Undergraduates8
Improving Bond Strength of Translucent Zirconia Through Surface Treatment With SiO2-ZrO2 Coatings8
Influence of Manganese Oxide on the Esthetic Efficacy and Toxicity Caused by Conventional In-office Tooth Bleaching Therapy8
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NaOCl Application after Acid Etching and Retention of Cervical Restorations: A 3-Year Randomized Clinical Trial8
Optimal Hydrofluoric Acid Etching Duration and Impact of Silane/Adhesive on Profilometric Properties and Bonding to Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramics8
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An In Vitro Study of Retention and Marginal Adaptation of Endocrowns With Different Intracoronal Depths8
Application Tip and Concentration of a Self-mixing Bleach: Hydrogen Peroxide Inside the Pulp Chamber, Color Change, and Amount of Bleaching Gel Used7
Effects of Bioactive Pulp-capping Materials on Cell Viability, Differentiation, and Mineralization Behaviors of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells In Vitro7
Coating Agents for Resin Composites: Effect on Color Stability, Roughness, and Surface Micromorphology Subjected to Brushing Wear7
A Novel Isolation Technique Using Polytetrafluoroethylene Tape and Split Dam Isolation for Cementation in Bridge Restorations7
Effects of Microabrasion Prior to In-office Bleaching on Hydrogen Peroxide Permeability, Color Change, and Enamel Morphology7
LETTER TO EDITOR7
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The Influence of Saliva and Blood Contamination on Bonding Between Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cements and Resin Composite7
Biodentine or Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as Direct Pulp Capping Material in Mature Permanent Teeth with Carious Exposure? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis7
Effect of Radiotherapy on the Adhesive Interface of Caries-affected Dentin and Bioactive Restorations: A Micro-CT Analysis7
Effect of Multiple Firings on the Microshear Bond Strength Between a Translucent Zirconia and a Resin Cement7
Faculty Positions7
Theobromine for Remineralization of White Spot Lesions on Dental Enamel: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis7
Color Match of Composite Resin and Remaining Tooth Structure over a Period of 28 Days Using Spectrophotometer—A Randomized Clinical Trial7
Comparison of the Mechanical Properties and Push-out Bond Strength of Self-adhesive and Conventional Resin Cements on Fiber Post Cementation7
Color Match of a Universal-shade Composite Resin for Restoration of Non-carious Cervical Lesions: An Equivalence Randomized Clinical Trial6
Ceramic Inlay Bonded Interfaces in Minimally Invasive Preparations: Damage and Contributing Mechanisms in Sliding Contact6
Twenty-month Performance of a Universal Bonding System on Simulated-challenged Dentin Substrates Pretreated with Chlorhexidine6
Universal Adhesive Application Modes Differentially Affect the Fracture Resistance of Resin Composite Restored Teeth6
Clinical Performance of Minimally Invasive Monolithic Ultratranslucent Zirconia Veneers: A Case Series up to Five Years of Follow-up6
Influence of Incorporating Zirconium- and Barium-based Radiopaque Filler Into Experimental and Commercial Infiltrants6
Evaluation of Dentin Tubule Plugging Efficiencies and Effects on Dentin Surface Roughness of Dentin Desensitizing Agents, the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser, and Their Combination After Erosion-abrasion Cycles: An<6
Dentin Discoloration and Pulpal Ion Concentrations Following Silver Diamine Fluoride and Potassium Iodide Treatment6
Restoration of a Microdont Using the Resin Composite Injection Technique With a Fully Digital Workflow: A Flexible 3D-printed Index With a Stabilization Holder6
A Clinical Presentation of the Direct Gold/Composite Sandwich Restoration6
Fast Curing with High-power Curing Lights Affects Depth of Cure and Post-gel Shrinkage and Increases Temperature in Bulk-fill Composites6
Effect of Polymerization on the Color of Resin Composites6
In Vivo Pulp Temperature Changes During Class V Cavity Preparation and Resin Composite Restoration in Premolars5
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bulk-fill Resin Composites Submitted to Additional Polymerization for Use in Semi-direct Restorations5
Better Glass-fiber Post Preservation in Teeth with Ferrule When Subjected to Chewing5
Accuracy of Color Determination by Intraoral Scanners in Bleached and Unbleached Teeth: A Clinical Study5
Faculty Positions5
Tooth Splinting: Implementing a 3D-printed Guide with Pre-defined Composite Resin Reservoirs: A Digital Workflow5
Translucency and Radiopacity of Dental Resin Composites – Is There a Direct Relation?5
The Evidence-practice Gap in Minimal Intervention Dentistry: An International Comparison Between Dentists in Japan and Brazil5
Mechanical and Optical Characterization of Single-shade Resin Composites Used in Posterior Teeth5
Cover II5
The Effect of Different Intermediary Layer Materials Under Resin Composite Restorations on Volumetric Cuspal Deflection, Gap Formation, and Fracture Strength5
Effect of Deep Margin Elevation on the Pulpal and Periodontal Health of Teeth: A Systematic Review5
The Effect of Radiotherapy on the Marginal Adaptation of Class II Direct Resin Composite Restorations: A Micro-computed Tomography Analysis5
Enamel Matrix Derivative, 58S5 Bioactive Glass, and Fluoride Varnish for Enamel Remineralization: A Multi-analysis Approach5
Clinical Comparison of Three Indirect Pulp Capping Restorative Protocols: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Study5
Adhesive Management of Anterior Tooth Wear in Combination with the Dahl Concept—A 27-Month Observational Case Series5
Cover II5
Minimally Invasive Multidisciplinary Restorative Approach to the Esthetic Zone Including a Single Discolored Tooth5
Effect of Antioxidant Agents After Dental Bleaching on Color Stability and Mechanical Properties of Bonding Interface Components in Ceramic Laminate Veneer Luting5
Effect of Various Toothpaste Tablets on Gloss and Surface Roughness of Resin-based Composite Materials5
Fifty Years of Teaching Operative Dentistry – My Reflections5
Influence of Irradiance and Exposure Times on the Mechanical and Adhesive Properties of Universal Adhesives with Dentin5
Effect of the Viscosity and Application Time of Different Phosphoric Acids on the Bond Strength and Nanoleakage of Fiber Posts to Root Dentin4
“OPERATIVE DENTISTRY: The Vanishing Discipline,” a reprint with Foreword4
Handling and Mechanical Properties of Low-viscosity Bulk-fill Resin Composites4
Color Change of Resin-based Composites After In Vitro Bleaching Protocols: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis4
Instrumental and Visual Evaluation of the Chameleon Effect of Single-shaded Composite Resins4
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The Efficacy of At-home, In-office, and Combined Bleaching Regimens: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial4
Micro-shear Bond Strength of an Alternative Self-etch Application of “No Wait” Universal Adhesive to Caries-affected and Sound Dentin in Permanent and Primary Teeth4
A Micro-computed Tomography Analysis of Marginal and Internal Fit of Endocrowns Fabricated from Three CAD/CAM Materials4
Mechanical Stability and Proteolytic Activity of Resin–dentin Bonds Using the Cross-linked Dry Bonding Technique4
Effect of Daily Usage Time of 4% Hydrogen Peroxide on the Efficacy and Bleaching-induced Tooth Sensitivity: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial4
Influence of Thickness on the Translucency Parameter and Whiteness Index of Single-Shade Resin Composites4
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Postoperative Sensitivity of Composite Replacement of Amalgam Restoration: A Randomized Clinical Trial4
Mechanical Properties of Bisacryl-, Composite-, and Ceramic-resin Restorative Materials4
Evaluation of Bond Strength of Three Glass Fiber Post-systems Cemented to Large Root Canals4
Effect of Aging on Surface Roughness and Color Stability of a Novel Alkasite in Comparison with Current Direct Restorative Materials4
Clinical Tooth Color Matching: In Vivo Comparisons of Digital Photocolorimetric and Spectrophotometric Analyses4
Effects of Adjacent Tooth Type and Occlusal Fatigue on Proximal Contact Force of Posterior Bulk Fill and Incremental Resin Composite Restoration4
Effectiveness of Different Polishing Kits for Chairside CAD/CAM Provisional Restorative Materials4
Effects of Detox Juices on Color Stability and Surface Roughness of Universal Chromatic Resin Composites4
Fracture Resistance of Chairside CAD/CAM Lithium Disilicate–reinforced Ceramic Occlusal Veneers With and Without Margin and Full Coverage Crowns4
Inorganic Phosphate Effect in a Hydrogen Peroxide-based Bleaching Agent: Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Dental Enamel4
Nanofiller Particles and Bonding Durability, Water Sorption, and Solubility of Universal Adhesives4
Influence of Varied Silane Commercial Brands and Adhesive Application on Bond Strength and Stability to Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramic4
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Effect of a Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth on the Sensitivity and Effectiveness of In-office Dental Bleaching: A Randomized Clinical Trial4
Three-dimensional Quantification of Enamel Preservation in Tooth Preparation for Porcelain Laminate Veneers: A Fully Digital Workflow In Vitro Study3
The Influence of Cement Removal Techniques on In Situ Bacterial Adhesion and Biodegradation at the Marginal Interface of Ceramic Laminates3
Optical and Mechanical Properties of New Ceramic CAD/CAM Materials3
Effect of Instrument Lubricant on Mechanical Properties of Restorative Composite3
Faculty Positions3
Effects of Various Functional Monomers on Adhesion Between Immediate Dentin Sealing and Resin Cement3
Influence of Different Dye Substances on the Effectiveness of Bleaching and H2O2 Diffusion3
Errata3
Radiopacity of Posterior Restorative Materials: A Comparative In Vitro Study3
Effect of In-office Bleaching on Color, Translucency, and Whiteness Variations in CAD-CAM Monolithic Materials3
Flexural Properties of Contemporary Bioactive Restorative Materials: Effect of Environmental pH3
Accuracy of Models Fabricated by a Chair-side Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Printer in Stomatology3
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Bonding and Cleaning Effects of Irrigation Protocols Using Calcium Hypochlorite on the Post-space Radicular Dentin3
Bonding Protocols to Reverse the Bond Strength of a Universal Adhesive to Hemostatic Agent-contaminated Dentin3
In Memoriam3
Effects of Particle Abrasion Media and Pressure on Flexural Strength and Bond Strength of Zirconia3
Effect of Ceramic Thickness on Light Attenuation, Degree of Conversion, Knoop Hardness, and Elastic Modulus of Four Luting Resins3
Cover II3
Effect of Time and Temperature of Air Jet on the Mechanical and Biological Behavior of a Universal Adhesive System3
Internal Adaptation of Cusp-weakened Class I Preparations Restored with Bulk-fill, Bi-layered, and Incremental Restorative Techniques: A Micro-CT Analysis3
Clinical Evaluation of Low-shrinkage Bioactive Material Giomer Versus Nanohybrid Resin Composite Restorations: A Two-year Prospective Controlled Clinical Trial3
Effects of an Acidic Environment on the Strength and Chemical Changes of Resin-based Composites3
Three-year Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial of Class II Restorations Using Flowable Bulk-fill Resin Composites3
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Does Age Have a Role in Color and Whiteness Variations After Dehydration and Rehydration in Maxillary Anterior Teeth? An In Vivo Study2
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Evaluation of Monomer Elution and Surface Roughness of a Polymer-Infiltrated Ceramic Network CAD–CAM Material After Er,Cr:YSGG Laser-assisted Tooth Bleaching2
Does Addition of 10-MDP Monomer in Self-etch Adhesive Systems Improve the Clinical Performance of Noncarious Cervical Lesion Restorations? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2
Evaluation of Shade Reproducibility and Mechanical Properties of Preshaded and Manually Shaded Monolithic Zirconia2
Effect of a Diode Laser (445 nm) on Polymerization Efficiency of a Preheated Resin Composite Used for Luting of Indirect Composite Restorations2
2021 Reviewer Recognition2
Faculty Positions2
Award of Excellence2
Effect of Activated Charcoal Toothpaste on Color Stability of Bleached Teeth Immersed in Different Drinks2
Applicability of Exposure Reciprocity Law for Fast Polymerization of Restorative Composites Containing Various Photoinitiating Systems2
Potential of Acacia Extract as a Collagen Crosslinker and Stabilizer of the Resin-dentin Interface2
Influence of Fit-checking Material and Cleaning Protocols on the Bond Strength of Lithium Disilicate Glass-ceramics2
Effect of Using Manufacturer-recommended Exposure Times to Photo-activate Bulk-fill and Conventional Resin-based Composites2
Enhancing Light-curing Competence: A Study of Radiant Exposure and Training Outcomes Among Dental Students2
The Effect of Resin Infiltration Technique on the Calculated Color Change of Demineralized Lesions of Different Severities2
Change in the Shrinkage Forces of Composite Resins According to Controlled Deflection2
Resistance of Single-shade Composites to Discoloration2
Effect of Different Irrigants on the Adhesive Interface and Influence on the Push Out Strength of Fiber Posts2
Cement Choice and the Fatigue Performance of Monolithic Zirconia Restorations2
The Effect of Ground and Unground Enamel on the Clinical Performance of Direct Composite Build-up After Orthodontic Treatment: Five Years of Follow-up2
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Effect of the Absence of HEMA on the Bonding Properties of Universal Adhesive Systems Containing 10-MDP: An In Vitro Study2
Faculty Posting2
Effects of Hydrothermal Treatment on the Phase Transformation, Surface Roughness, and Mechanical Properties of Monolithic Translucent Zirconia2
Effect of Successive At-home Bleaching Sessions on the Surface Properties, Biaxial Flexural Strength, and Reliability of CAD-CAM Monolithic Materials2
Performance of Bonded Lithium Disilicate Partial-coverage Crowns in the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Posterior Teeth: An Up to Seven-Year Retrospective Study2
Evaluation of Novel Plant-derived Monomers-based Pretreatment on Bonding to Sound and Caries-affected Dentin2
Crown Reconstruction of Erosive Wear Using High-viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement: A Case Report2
Effect of Cervical Lesions on Fracture Resistance and Failure Mode of Maxillary Central Incisors Restored with Fiber Posts and Complete Crowns2
The Effect of Different Light-curing Units and Tip Distances on the Polymerization Efficiency of Bulk-fill Materials2
Effect of RMGI Roughness and Dentin Bonding Primer on Shear Bond Strength of Sandwich-type Restorations2
The Effect of Water Coolant and Bur Type on Pulp Temperature When Removing Tooth Structure and Restorative Dental Materials2
Pulpal Temperature Variances During Step-by-step Adhesive Restorative Procedure Using Three Different High-irradiance Light-curing Units2
Resin Composite Depth of Cure Through Transparent Matrix Materials Used for Injection Molding2
Influence of the Flowable Resin Layer on Bond Strength Between Resin Cement and a Universal Adhesive Applied in the Immediate Dentin-sealing Technique2
Development and Assessment of Bioactive Coatings for the Prevention of Recurrent Caries Around Resin Composite Restorations1
Has Competence Replaced Excellence? A Reprint with Foreword1
Bleaching Gels Used After 1 Week of Mixing: Efficacy, Hydrogen Peroxide Penetration, and Physical–chemical Properties1
Color Changes Associated with Sandblasting, Hydrofluoric Acid Etching, and Er:YAG Laser Irradiation of Milled Feldspathic Porcelain Laminate Veneers1
Does Acid Etching Influence the Adhesion of Universal Adhesive Systems in Noncarious Cervical Lesions? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis1
Excellence Isn't a Material: A Reprint With Foreword1
Evaluation of Bond Strength and Fracture Load of Teeth With Flared Root Canals Restored With Prefabricated, Anatomical, and Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing Fiber Posts1
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Effect of Tooth Bleach on Dentin Fatigue Resistance in Situ1
Five-year Clinical Evaluation of Universal Adhesives in Noncarious Cervical Lesions1
Flexural Properties of Bioactive Restoratives in Cariogenic Environments1
Effect of Photo-polymerization Delay on the Bond Strength and Microhardness of Dual-polymerizing Resin Cements1
Fatigue Properties of Weakened and Non-weakened Roots Restored with CAD-CAM Milled Fiber Post, Prefabricated Fiber Post, or Cast Metal Post1
Spin in the Abstracts of Randomized Controlled Trials in Operative Dentistry: A Cross-sectional Analysis1
Enamel Developmental Defect Masking on Central Incisor with Infiltrant Resin1
Effects of Material Thickness and Pretreatment on the Interfacial Gap of Translucent Zirconia Restorations with Self-adhesive Resin Cement1
Effect of the Sample Preparation and Light-curing Unit on the Microhardness and Degree of Conversion of Bulk-fill Resin-based Composite Restorations1
Occluding Efficiency of Different Desensitizing Agents and Er,Cr:YSGG Laser on Dentin Tubules1
Biomechanical and Physical Characteristics of Dental Dam Sheets Used for Absolute Isolation1
Effect of Battery Level During Successive Charging Cycles on the Performance of Certified and Low-cost Uncertified Light-curing Units Available on E-commerce1
Wear and Color Stability of Preheated Bulk-fill and Conventional Resin Composites1
Faculty Positions1
Fracture Resistance and Failure Mode of Polyethylene Fiber-reinforced Resin-based Restorations in Structurally Compromised Premolars: an in Vitro Study1
Restoration of Severely Damaged Endodontically Treated Premolars: Influence of the Ferrule Effect on Marginal Integrity and Fracture Load of Resin Nano-ceramic CAD-CAM Endocrowns1
Surface Roughness and Color Stability of Newly Developed Resin Composites With Color Adjustment Potential After Immersion in Staining Solutions1
The Effect of a Deproteinizing Pretreatment on the Bonding Performance and Acid Resistance of a Two-step Self-etch Adhesive on Eroded Dentin1
Conservative Class II Foils • Revisiting Conservative Class II Gold Foils1
Closing Post-orthodontic Spaces Between Anterior Teeth Using Sequential 3D-printed Direct Composite Injection Guides1
Academy of Operative Dentistry: Award of Excellence: Dr. Bruce A. Matis1
Impact of Immediate and Delayed Photo-activation of Self-adhesive Resin Cements on Bonding Efficacy and Water Uptake Under Simulated Pulpal Pressure1
ERRATA1
In Vitro Biocompatibility of CPP-ACP and Fluoride-containing Desensitizers on Human Gingival Cells1
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Polychromatic Composite and Resin Infiltration Restorations in the Esthetic Zone: A Five-year Clinical Report1
Impedance Spectroscopy as a Tool for the Detection of Occlusal Noncavitated Carious Lesions1
Masking Ability of the Combined Application of Opaquers and Resin Composite on Discolored Backgrounds1
Buonocore Memorial Lecture 2023: Longevity of Dental Restorations or Longevity of Teeth: What Matters?1
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