Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Volume 16, Issue 3

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pixel offset adjustments in digital light processing (DLP) three-dimensional (3D) printing on the marginal and internal fit and surface trueness of zirconia crowns. Zirconia crowns were designed using dental...

This animal study compared the healing performance of a novel implant design characterized by a shift in thread geometry and core diameter with two different surfaces with that of an apically tapered implant. Test Bioactive (n = 9), Test Porous (n =...

Although dental resin composite restoratives offer a widely used direct-placement treatment option aimed at replacing the form and function of a natural tooth, there are several clinically relevant performance aspects of these materials that can be i...

Hierarchical porous hydrogels possess advantageous characteristics that facilitate cell adhesion, promote tissue growth, and enhance angiogenesis and osteogenesis. In this study, porous composite hydrogels were successfully prepared by a two-step gel...

The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a fibrous connective tissue that anchors the tooth-root surface to the alveolar bone with specific orientations. It plays a crucial role in functional restoration, optimal position stabilities, biomechanical stress t...

Abnormal expression of miRNAs is associated with the occurrence and progression of cancer and other diseases, making miRNAs essential biomarkers for disease diagnosis and prognosis. However, the intrinsic properties of miRNAs, such as short length, l...

Zone II flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon injuries are complex, and present significant challenges in hand surgery, due to the need to balance strength and flexibility during repair. Traditional suture techniques often lead to complications suc...

This study assessed the changes in the mechanical and surface properties of the transition zone in multilayered translucent monolithic zirconia subjected to long-term hydrothermal aging. A total of 360 disk-shaped specimens (diameter: 15.0 mm; thickn...

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of the guided tissue regeneration (GTR) of periodontal infrabony defects using the frozen radiation-sterilized allogenic bone graft (FRSABG) versus deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) 5 years aft...

Periodontitis is accompanied by inflammation that causes dysregulation of the Wnt/β-catenin and TGF-β signaling pathways. This leads to a violation of the homeostasis of periodontal tissues. Components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) are...