Constructing multifunctional characteristics toward advanced electromagnetic interference shielding materials in harsh environments has become a development trend. Herein, the wood-derived magnetic porous carbon composites with a highly ordered anisotropic porous architecture were successfully fabricated through a pyrolysis procedure. The three-dimensional porous skeleton inherited from the wood stock serves as an electrically conductive network and incorporates magnetic Ni nanoparticles homogeneously and firmly embedded within the carbon matrix that can further improve the electromagnetic attenuation capacity. The optimized Ni/porous carbon (PC) composite exhibits an exceptional electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness of 50.8 dB at the whole X band (8.2-12.4 GHz) with a low thickness (2 mm) and an ultralow density (0.288 g/cm3) and simultaneously possesses an extraordinary compressive strength (11.7 MPa) and a hydrophobic water contact angle (152.1°). Our study provides an alternative strategy to utilize green wood-based materials to design multifunctional EMI shielding composites.
  To assess the safety and efficacy of three stannous fluoride (SnF2) dentifrices in the reduction of gingivitis versus a negative control dentifrice.
 
  This was a randomized, controlled, double-blind, four-treatment parallel group study. 120 healthy adult volunteers with established gingivitis were enrolled and randomly assigned to one of four dentifrice treatment groups (30/group) 0.454% SnF2 + citrate dentifrice A; 0.454% SnF2 + sodium hexametaphosphate dentifrice B; 0.454% SnF2 + pyrophosphate dentifrice C; or 0.76% sodium monofluorophosphate negative control group. Subjects brushed with their assigned dentifrice and an assigned regular manual toothbrush (Oral-B Indicator) for 1 minute twice daily for 12 weeks. Number of gingival bleeding sites and Löe-Silness Gingival Index (LSGI) scores were assessed at baseline and at Weeks 2, 4 and 12.
 
  120 subjects were enrolled and 112 completed the trial. Subjects had an average age (SD) of 39.31 (14.5) years; 67% of subjects were female.  https://www.selleckchem.com/products/bay-1816032.html  Overall baseline means (Sices, demonstrating the important role that differences in formulation have on clinical efficacy.
 In this 12-week clinical study, all 0.454% SnF2 dentifrices delivered statistically significant reductions in the number of gingival bleeding sites relative to the negative control. Importantly, statistically significant efficacy differences were observed among the three 0.454% SnF2 dentifrices, demonstrating the important role that differences in formulation have on clinical efficacy.
  To perform a clinical and radiographic evaluation comparing Filtek Bulk Fill high viscosity bulk-fill resins with Filtek Z350 XT nanoparticulate for 1 year.
 
  58 restorations were performed for each material (bulk-fill and nanoparticulate), for a total of 116 restorations. Among these, 42 Class I and 16 Class II restorations were performed for each group, in molars and premolars. Clinical evaluation was performed 7 days (baseline), 6 months and 1 year after restorations, using the World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria. Radiographs were obtained at 7 days and 1 year after the restoration was placed and the radiopacity was measured using Image J software at the same time interval.
 
  Of the 70 restorations available for evaluation at 1 year, the Mann-Whitney and Friedman tests showed no statistically significant difference for the FDI criteria analyzed. Greater radiopacity was observed for bulk-fill resin compared to nanoparticulate (two-way ANOVA, P= 0.022). This same test showed no difference in radiopacity between the groups in the two evaluation periods (P= 0.062). The high viscosity bulk-fill resin composite presented similar clinical performance to nanoparticulate resin in this evaluation period and higher radiopacity was observed for this material when compared to nanoparticulate resin, in both time periods.
 
  The high viscosity bulk-fill resin composite showed similar performance to the nanoparticulate resin during the evaluation period of 1 year. Radiopacity showed high values for the bulk-fill resin when compared to nanoparticulate resin. The bulk-fill resin has potential to be used in posterior teeth.
 The high viscosity bulk-fill resin composite showed similar performance to the nanoparticulate resin during the evaluation period of 1 year. Radiopacity showed high values for the bulk-fill resin when compared to nanoparticulate resin. The bulk-fill resin has potential to be used in posterior teeth.
  This double-blind, randomized clinical trial evaluated the influence of dentin moisture on postoperative sensitivity (POS) in posterior restorations using a simplified etch-and-rinse adhesive, until 12 months of clinical service.
 
  90 restorations were inserted in 45 patients to treat carious lesions or to replace existing posterior restorations with a depth ≥ 3 mm. After cavity preparation, the simplified etch-and-rinse adhesive (Adper Single Bond 2) was applied on dry or wet dentin followed by a bulk-fill resin composite (Filtek Bulk Fill) under rubber dam isolation. The patient's spontaneous and stimulated POS was evaluated at baseline and after 7 days, 6 months, and 12 months of clinical evaluation. The secondary parameters (marginal discoloration, marginal adaptation, fracture and recurrence of caries) were evaluated by World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria after 7 days, 6 and 12 months of clinical evaluation.
 
  No significant spontaneous and stimulated POS was observed when dry and wet dentin were compared (P> 0.05). A significant and higher risk of spontaneous POS (18.6%; 95% CI 9.7 to 32.6) occurred up to 48 hours after restoration placement for both groups when compared to all evaluation times (P< 0.03). However, the intensity of POS was mild at up to 48 hours with a difference between the dry and wet dentin groups (P> 0.79). When secondary parameters were evaluated, no significant difference between the groups were observed (P> 0.05).
 
  The moisture level of the dentin substrate in posterior restorations does not influence POS in bulk-fill resin composite posterior restorations when associated with an etch-and-rinse ethanol-based adhesive system.
 The moisture level of the dentin substrate in posterior restorations does not influence POS in bulk-fill resin composite posterior restorations when associated with an etch-and-rinse ethanol-based adhesive system.