Jonathan C. Meiers, D.M.D., M.S.

Meiers Laboratory Research Interests

Dentin/ Enamel Adhesives

Bond Strength, Bond Longevity and Microleakage
The evaluation of the influence of various clinical parameters on the bond strength and microleakage of commercially available dentin/enamel adhesive systems has been an interest and focus of my research over the last 15 years. The durability/longevity of dentin/composite bonds is a critical factor for clinicians and I have shown that there is a consistent pattern of bond strength loss and increase in microleakage over time with all categories of dentin/enamel adhesives.

Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Working in conjunction with our FRC research group – Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Freilich – many studies and papers have been generated on the in vitro properties and clinical performance of fiber – reinforced composites. Clinical trials of lab fabricated three unit FRC bridges on natural teeth, hybrid implant prostheses, three unit implant supported bridges and chair side pre-fabricated framework bridges have provided a wealth of information on the clinical expectations and performance of this class of dental material. The further refinement and improvement of FRC use for tooth replacement is a focus of future research.

Recent Publications

Meiers, J.C. and Young, D. (2001): Two-Year Composite/Dentin Bond Stability. American Journal of Dentistry 14(2): 141-144.

Kazemi, R.B., Meiers, J.C. and Peppers, K.(2002): Effect of Caries Disclosing Agents on Bond Strengths of Total-Etch and Self-Etching, Primer Dentin Bonding Systems to Resin Composite. Operative Dentistry 27(3): 238-242.

Meiers, J.C., Kazemi, R.B. and Donadio, M.(2003): The Influence of Fiber Reinforcement of Composites on Shear Bond Strengths to Enamel. J Prosthet Dent 89(4): 388-393.

Meiers, J.C. and Kazemi, R.B (2005).: Chairside Replacement of Posterior Teeth Using a Pre-fabricated Fiber-reinforced Resin Composite Framework Technique: A Case Report. J Esthet Restor Dent 17(6): 35-342, 2005.

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