2025 June - 24 articles
Background/Objectives: Bovine pericardial valve conduits (PVCs) are commonly used for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in both pediatric and adult patients. Calcification, particularly prevalent in children and young adults, is a leadin...
Background: This study compared performance-based function and self-report function in lower-limb prosthesis users. Methods: Twenty-two lower-limb prosthesis users (aged 52.1 ± 14.2) were administered the Orthotic Prosthetic User Survey (OPUS)...
Background: While dental implants have become a reliable solution for tooth loss, their long-term success is increasingly challenged by biological and technical complications such as impact fracture and peri-implantitis. These complications significa...
Background: Ferrous metals are used extensively in the manufacturing of plates, pins, Kirschner wires (K-wires), and screws, and in the performance of partial and total joint replacement surgeries for the shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints. The primar...
Background: The rehabilitation of complex bone defects in the anterior maxilla presents significant challenges in restoring both function and esthetics. A multidisciplinary approach integrating guided bone regeneration (GBR) and connective tissue gra...
Background: Finger orthoses are essential for treating injuries, deformities, and disorders of the upper limbs by supporting, immobilizing, or correcting deformities. Recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) printing have significantly enhanced prec...
Background/Objectives: Semi-active prosthetic feet present a promising solution that enhances adaptability while maintaining modest size, weight, and cost. We propose a semi-active Two-Keel Variable-Stiffness Foot (VSF-2K), the first prosthetic foot...
Background/Objectives: The stability of dual mobility (DM) total hip arthroplasty (THA) is often attributed to reduced impingement incidence and a superior range of motion (ROM) compared to the corresponding values when standard implants are used. Ho...
Background: As the rehabilitation of the upper anterior maxilla primarily requires high predictability of successful aesthetic outcomes, procedures of immediate implant placement are frequently employed. The aim of this pilot study was to retrospecti...
Background: Wettability of dental implant surfaces is a key factor in the osteointegration process. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a new hydrophilic surface on implant stability in posterior maxilla rehabilitations. Materials and Methods:...
Background/Objectives: In the oral environment, tooth-colored restorations are frequently exposed to staining agents, affecting their aesthetic and physical properties. This study assessed the impact of stains and bleaching agents on the surface roug...
Objectives: The widespread adoption of three-dimensional (3D)-printed resins in restorative dentistry has introduced significant challenges in establishing strong and lasting bonds with resin-based cements. Despite the development of numerous surface...
Background/purpose: Fiber-reinforced materials are commonly used as biobases beneath indirect restorations, potentially affecting the seating and marginal accuracy of the restorations. This study intended to assess the impact of various biobase techn...
There is a plea for more video documentation in articles about polymer prints of 3D-computer-aided-design (CAD)-(re-)constructed prosthetics [...]
Background/Objective: Changes in limb volume affect prosthetic socket fit and limb health, which in turn affects the comfort, stability, and usability of a prosthesis. The objective of this research was to identify and evaluate residual limb fluid vo...
Objectives: Traditional 2D cell cultures on flat surfaces fail to replicate 3D environments, affecting cellular morphology and function. Various 3D techniques (e.g., spheroids, organoids, organs-on-chips, 3D bioprinting) have been used for disease mo...
Background: Nanomaterial-based biosensors represent a transformative advancement in oral health diagnostics and therapeutics, offering superior sensitivity and selectivity for early disease detection compared to conventional methods. Their applicatio...
Introduction: Intertrochanteric femoral fractures (IFFs) are the most common traumatic injuries in elderly people and significantly impact the patient’s health status. The current evidence indicates that short intramedullary nails may be a bett...
Background/Objective: Research indicates that sport is a useful avenue in rehabilitation for redeveloping identity for people with a limb amputation. However, the available research focusses on Paralympians or elite athletes with disabilities. By con...
Background/Objectives: Using chemical disinfectants to clean the base of heat-cured acrylic dentures has several negative effects, including toxicity. On the other hand, therapeutic herbs have fewer adverse effects. This study intended to determine h...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the color stability of 3D printed resin disks using spectral reflectance data obtained at different time periods after immersion in various staining solutions. The color stability of 3D-printed temporary...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical results of two different implant–abutment connection types (screw-retained/Morse locking taper), marginal bone loss, and complications in prosthetic restorations. Materials a...
The authors would like to make the following corrections to the published paper [...]
Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a widely adopted surgical intervention for restoring mobility and reducing pain in patients with severe hip joint conditions, such as osteoporosis. However, traditional titanium implants often lead to stres...
