Equipment list

Bubble-free mixing, capacity up to 150g, programmable cycles for high repeatability

Production of homogeneous experimental composite materials, toothpaste, cements and other formulations.

Contract research (Contract R&D) services for clients who want to develop and test new formulations at laboratory scale before expensive industrial production.

Real-world analysis time, high resolution, ATR technique for minimum sample preparation

Determination of chemical composition, measurement of polymerization kinetics and monomer-to-polymer degree of conversion.

Key to development and validation of photopolymerizable materials (composites, adhesives, cements). Provides evidence of material effectiveness and compatibility with different polymerization lamps.

Forces up to 50kN, various modes (three-point bending, compression, tension), high precision

Standardized testing of flexural strength, elastic modulus, bond strength and fracture resistance.

Provides key data compliant with ISO 4049 standards, necessary for EU MDR certification of dental materials. Enables performance comparison with ISO standards and competitors' products.

Vickers and Knoop methods, automatic reading, precise positioning

Evaluation of surface hardness of materials after polymerization, aging or abrasion.

Examination of material resistance to wear and assessment of depth of cure, important durability parameters for a restorative material.

Programmable temperature change cycles (e.g. 5-55°C) for simulating oral conditions

Accelerated aging of materials to predict their long-term stability and resistance to thermal stress and moisture.

Examination of material durability, crucial for product longevity claims in marketing materials and regulatory documentation.

Simulation of abrasive wear of experimental materials or teeth during use with standardized brushes and abrasives

Assessment of wear resistance of restorative materials and abrasiveness of toothpastes.

Services for toothpaste manufacturers (testing abrasiveness on enamel and dentin) and restorative materials (testing wear resistance).

Measurement of power, irradiance, and the spectral output of polymerization lamps

Analysis of light spectrum and irradiance of photopolymerization devices, as well as light transmission through dental materials.

Crucial for photopolymerization devices and aesthetic materials. Provides objective data on light translucency and polymerization adequacy, which are important marketing and clinical parameters.

Wide wavelength range (UV-Visible), high resolution and measurement repeatability

Quantitative analysis of ion release (e.g. monomers, metal ions) from materials into liquids.

Testing of biocompatibility and long-term stability of materials (component leaching), important for regulatory approval.

High selectivity and precision for measuring the concentration of fluoride ions

Monitoring the release and uptake of fluoride in materials and dental tissues.

Development and quality control of products containing fluoride (toothpastes, mouthwashes, fluoride-releasing materials).

Dual-channel measurement (pH and ion concentration simultaneously), high accuracy and stability

Measurement of pH values in solutions where materials are aged and serves as the meter for ion-selective electrodes (ISE).

Studying the interaction of materials with the oral environment, including changes in acidity and the release of specific ions.