J Dent. 2011 Mar 29; Hamba H, Nikaido T, Inoue G, Sadr A, Tagami J OBJECTIVES: The present study evaluated the effects of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and CPP-ACP with 900ppm fluoride (CPP-ACPF) pastes on inhibition of enamel demineralization over time, using polychromatic micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). METHODS: Enamel blocks were prepared from bovine teeth. … Continue reading »
Non-destructive 3D imaging of composite restorations using optical coherence tomography: Marginal adaptation of self-etch adhesives.
J Dent. 2011 Apr; 39(4): 316-25Makishi P, Shimada Y, Sadr A, Tagami J, Sumi Y To investigate the potential use of swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) as a new tool to evaluate marginal adaptation of composite restorations in class I cavities.Round-shaped class I cavities (3mm diameter×1.5mm depth) were prepared on buccal enamel of bovine teeth … Continue reading »
CO2 laser improves 45S5 bioglass interaction with dentin.
J Dent Res. 2011 Feb; 90(2): 246-50Bakry AS, Takahashi H, Otsuki M, Sadr A, Yamashita K, Tagami J Bioglass 45S5 is a bioactive glass that can create a layer of calcium-phosphate crystals on mineralized hard tissues. In this study, 45S5 bioglass was mixed with phosphoric acid and irradiated with CO(2) laser and examined as a … Continue reading »

