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Advances in Biomaterials for Dental Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2024) | Viewed by 1460

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Department of Materials Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 36, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
Interests: dental composites; mechanical analysis; MicroCT; SEM analysis; CAD/CAM/FEA; biomaterials characterization

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Dear Colleagues,

Different types of dental biomaterials have been introduced into the market to meet the expectations of both dentists and patients. The aim of basic and developmental research is to continuously improve their physical and mechanical properties, tribological characteristics, biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, and toxicity. Many studies explore the development of new materials, while others focus on the investigation of commercially available products in the context of their role in the oral environment. Another area of research concerns the use of modern technologies used for processing. Considering that dental biomaterial products should be compatible with biological systems, our knowledge of biomechanical engineering also plays an extremely important role in their design. Interdisciplinary research that combines the principles of materials science and mechanical engineering with medical sciences must be carried out to improve our understanding. For this purpose, I invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Original research articles and reviews related to any of the topics mentioned above are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Pałka
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Keywords

  • dental biomaterials
  • dental composites
  • bioinspired materials
  • 3D scan and print
  • CAD/CAM/FEA
  • dental implants and tissue engineering
  • biocompatibility and toxicity

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Effect of Different Surface Treatments as Methods of Improving the Mechanical Properties after Repairs of PMMA for Dentures
by Grzegorz Chladek, Sandra Adeeb, Wojciech Pakieła and Neide Pena Coto
Materials 2024, 17(13), 3254; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17133254 - 2 Jul 2024
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Denture fractures are a common problem in dental practice, and their repair is considered a first option to restore their functional properties. However, the inter-material resistance may become compromised. Typically, the bond between these materials weakens. Therefore, various surface treatment methods may be [...] Read more.
Denture fractures are a common problem in dental practice, and their repair is considered a first option to restore their functional properties. However, the inter-material resistance may become compromised. Typically, the bond between these materials weakens. Therefore, various surface treatment methods may be considered to enhance their mechanical properties. Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) heat-polymerized resin (HPR) was used as the repaired material, cold-polymerized material (CPR) for the repairs, and different variants of alumina abrasive blasting (AB), methyl methacrylate (M), ethyl acetate (EA), methylene chloride (CH), and isopropyl alcohol (IA) treatments were applied. Finally, combined surface treatments were chosen and analyzed. Surface morphologies after treatments were observed by scanning electron microscopy and the flexural, shear, and impact strengths were tested. AB and chemical treatment with CH, M, and EA was used to improve all mechanical properties, and further improvement of the properties could be achieved by combining both types of treatments. Varied changes in surface morphologies were observed. Treatment with IA yielded less favorable results due to the low impact strength. The best results were achieved for the combination of AB and CH, but during the application of CH it was necessary to strictly control the exposure time. Full article
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NiTi Shape Memory Clamps with Modified Surface for Bone Fracture Treatment
by Tomasz Goryczka, Tomasz Szponder, Karolina Dudek, Tadeusz Wierzchoń, Jarosław Paluch, Krzysztof Jasik and Ryszard Wiaderkiewicz
Materials 2023, 16(16), 5575; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16165575 - 11 Aug 2023
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Using NiTi alloys with shape memory for long-term medical implants requires modification of their surface due to the possible occurrence of corrosion. Hence, the surface of the staples used to join fractured bone within the craniofacial region was modified by applying a titanium [...] Read more.
Using NiTi alloys with shape memory for long-term medical implants requires modification of their surface due to the possible occurrence of corrosion. Hence, the surface of the staples used to join fractured bone within the craniofacial region was modified by applying a titanium oxy-nitrogen layer and a hydroxyapatite coating. Surface-modified clamps were tested in vivo using New Zealand white rabbits. After determining the mechanical characteristics of the bone and considering the initial state and surface modification, the diameter of the wire (used to make the clamps with the appropriate compression force) was selected. Implantation was performed on two groups of rabbits: experimental and control. In the experimental group, an intentionally induced bone fracture was treated in one tibia. On the second tibia, two additional clamps were applied to increase the possibility of a negative impact of the NiTi alloy on a living organism. After 6 weeks of application, a proper joining of the broken bone fragments was stated. Whereas after twelve weeks, no negative impact of the clamp material on a living organism, i.e., a rabbit, was found. Hence, the clamp with the modified surface can connect bone fragments in humans as well as small and medium-sized animals, with an extended range of use up to 12 weeks. Full article
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