Search Results - "Combe, Edward C"

The surface free energy of dental gold-based materials by Knorr, Shawn D., Combe, Edward C., Wolff, Larry F., Hodges, James S.

“…Objective: A gold composite material (Captek™) has been developed which is claimed to resist plaque deposition. This study's aim was to compare the surface…”
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A protocol for determining the surface free energy of dental materials by Combe, Edward C, Owen, Brandon A, Hodges, James S

“…Objective. The purpose of this study was to develop a standard methodology for measuring the surface free energy (SFE), and its component parts, of dental…”
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Bonding of stainless steel brackets to enamel with a new self-etching primer by Arnold, Ryan W., Combe, Edward C., Warford, John H.

“…The purpose of this study was to measure the shear bond strength of stainless steel brackets bonded to enamel in vitro with a recently developed self-etching…”
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Effects of etchants and primers on shear bond strength of a self-ligating esthetic orthodontic bracket by Chalgren, Robert, Combe, Edward C, Wahl, Andrew J

“…Introduction: Damon 3 orthodontic brackets (Ormco, Orange, Calif), combining a self-ligating bracket with a composite bracket pad were the subject of an…”
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Polymerization of orthodontic adhesives using modern high-intensity visible curing lights by Kauppi, Mark R, Combe, Edward C

“…This study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of 3 visible curing lights: a conventional halogen light and 2 high-intensity halogen lights in the…”
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Calcium hypochlorite as a disinfecting additive for dental stone by Twomey, Jonathan O, Abdelaziz, Khalid M, Combe, Edward C, Anderson, Dwight L

“…Dental casts come into direct contact with impression materials and other items that are contaminated by saliva and blood from a patient’s mouth, leaving the…”
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The Wetting of Surface-Treated Silicone Impression Materials by Gypsum Mixes Containing Disinfectants and Modifiers by Abdelaziz, Khalid M., Combe, Edward C., Hodges, James S.

“…Purpose: This work evaluated wettability of silicone impression surfaces by gypsum mixes containing disinfectants. Materials and Methods: Two types of dental…”
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Evaluation of disinfected casts poured in gypsum with gum arabic and calcium hydroxide additives by Abdelaziz, Khalid M., Attia, Ahmed, Combe, Edward C.

“…Disinfection of stone casts is an important measure for the control of cross-contamination. Many approaches have been used to disinfect stone casts, but…”
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New core and sealer materials for root canal obturation and retrofilling by Reeh, Ernest S, Combe, Edward C

“…A new endodontic obturation and retrofilling material has been invented to satisfy Grossman's requirements for an ideal material. Methylene blue dye leakage…”
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The effect of disinfectants on the properties of dental gypsum, part 2: surface properties by Abdelaziz, Khalid M, Combe, Edward C, Hodges, James S

“…This study is part of an ongoing investigation to evaluate the surface properties of dental stones mixed with disinfection solutions, and to determine the…”
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Effect of surface treatments on the wettability of vinyl polysiloxane impression materials by Kess, Robert S., Combe, Edward C., Sparks, Brandon S.

“…Statement of Problem: A number of vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression materials are claimed to be hydrophilic, but it has been hypothesized that the degree of…”
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Letter to the editor: “The effect of acquired salivary pellicle on the surface free energy and wettability of different denture base materials” [C. Sipahi, N. Anil, E Bayramli Journal of Dentistry 29 (2001) 197–204] by Combe, Edward C., Owen, Brandon A., Wahl, Andrew J.

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The effect of disinfectants on the properties of dental gypsum: 1. Mechanical properties by Abdelaziz, Khalid M., Combe, Edward C., Hodges, James S.

“…Purpose This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of selected disinfectants incorporated in the liquid of dental stones on material strength properties…”
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Effect of water quality on the bonding of resin to moist dentin by Wahl, Andrew J, Combe, Edward C, Polack, Mariano A, Martens, Leslie V

“…To test the effect of different water samples, used for rinsing the dentin, following acid conditioning, on the bond strength of a resin-based composite (RBC)…”
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Properties of gypsum with the addition of gum arabic and calcium hydroxide by Alsadi, Sally, Combe, Edward C, Cheng, Yuan-Sheng

“…The purpose of this work was to study the effects of adding a mixture of gum arabic and calcium hydroxide to a type III stone and an improved die stone. The…”
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The effect of disinfectants on the properties of dental gypsum: 1. Mechanical properties by Abdelaziz, Khalid M., Combe, Edward C., Hodges, James S.

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Effects of restorative and adhesive curing methods on dentin bond strengths by Swift, Jr, E J, Perdigão, J, Combe, E C, Simpson, 3rd, C H, Nunes, M F

“…To evaluate the shear bond strengths of "one-bottle" adhesives to dentin when used with self-cured composite. 100 bovine teeth were ground to expose…”
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The effect of disinfectants on the properties of dental gypsum, part 2: Surface properties by Abdelaziz, Khalid M., Combe, Edward C., Hodges, James S.

“…Purpose This study is part of an ongoing investigation to evaluate the surface properties of dental stones mixed with disinfection solutions, and to determine…”
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Rheological properties of vinyl polysiloxane impression pastes by Martinez, Javier E., Combe, Edward C., Pesun, Igor J.

“…Objectives: Some vinyl polysiloxane impression (VPS) materials are claimed to be ‘thixotropic’ so that they will have ‘non-drip’ properties and not flow off an…”
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Magnetron sputtered tin coatings on unbiased ceramic substrates by McCrory, Paul V., Combe, Edward C., Piddock, Valerie

“…Objectives. The aim of this work was to study the application of tin oxide coatings on alumina, with a view to developing improved bonding for high-alumina…”
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