Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Volume 16, Issue 6

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the potential of combining platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and polybutylene succinate (PBS) for the development of vascular grafts in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Relevant articles published in English or Ital...

This research activity proposes to produce composite hydrogel–bioactive glass. The primary purpose of this research is to develop and optimize 3D-printed scaffolds using doped bioglass, aimed at enhancing bone regeneration in bone defects. The...

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a crucial life support therapy for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure. However, the complications associated with venoarterial ECMO (VA-ECMO), including thrombus formation, bleeding, and...

Fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) are recognized for enhancing the fracture resistance of structurally compromised teeth. However, the optimal orientation and placement of fibers in direct resin composite restorations remain under debate. This study...

Implantoplasty is widely used to treat peri-implantitis by removing biofilms from Ti6Al4V dental implants using rotating drills. This study examined the effects of diamond and tungsten carbide drills, and rotation direction (clockwise/counterclockwis...

Background: This study evaluated and compared the effects of thermal aging on the color stability and mechanical properties of CAD/CAM polymers utilized for provisional restorations. Material and Methods: Three CAD/CAM polymers in this study: CAD-Tem...

To address the dual clinical challenges of poor osseointegration and inadequate analgesia caused by postoperative infections in traditional titanium implants, this study proposes a multifunctional synergistic strategy based on metal—organic fra...

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the stress distribution on endodontically treated anterior teeth restored using different restorative materials and different post lengths versus endocrowns employing finite element analysis (FEA). Methods: An e...

Breast cancer (BC) frequently metastasizes to bone, leading to poor patient prognosis. The infiltration of cancer cells in bone impairs its homeostasis, triggering a pathological interaction between tumors and resident cells. Preclinical models able...

Electrospun collagen-based fibrous mats are of increasing interest for cell culture, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering. The focus of this investigation is on the assessment of the electrospinning ability of bovine split hide collagen (BSH...