2025 December - 39 articles
Background: Nylon-based removable partial dentures, such as Valplast® (Valplast International Corp, Westbury NY, USA), have been proposed as a valuable alternative to acrylic resin prostheses, particularly following oral surgical extractions and...
Background: Despite advances in myoelectric control of hand prostheses, their dropout rate remains high. Methods: We analyzed 37 features extracted from surface electromyography (sEMG) recordings from 15 participants, distributed into three groups: n...
The loss of a limb is an event that significantly affects an individual’s quality of life, with implications not only for autonomy in daily activities but also for their ability to interact with others. At the same time, current prostheses ofte...
Background: Advancements in low-cost additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence have enabled new avenues for developing accessible myoelectric prostheses. However, achieving reliable real-time control and ensuring mechanical durability remain...
Background: This scoping review systematically maps and synthesises contemporary literature on the biomechanics of active below-knee prosthetic devices, focusing on gait kinematics, kinetics, energy expenditure, and muscle activation. It further eval...
Objectives: Burn being a major traumatic issue worldwide impacts millions of lives annually. Herein, a novel xanthan dialdehyde/sodium alginate/copper-doped mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticle (XDA/Na-ALG/Cu-MBGN) hydrogel is presented in this st...
Objectives: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the accuracy of intraoral impressions obtained using the Trios 3Shape® (3Shape Trios, Copenaghen, Denmark) and Carestream CS 3600™ (Carestream Dental, Stuttgart, Germany) scanners,...
Background: The need to improve gait emulation in people with amputation has driven the development of customized prosthetic mechanisms. This study focuses on the design and validation of a mechanism for external knee joint prostheses, based on the t...
Background: Screw loosening is considered a leading mechanical complication in implant-supported restorations. Hybrid abutments, combining a titanium base with a ceramic mesostructured, were proposed to enhance stability and esthetics. Objective: We...
Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in CAD/CAM workflows to address persistent challenges in restorative dentistry, including unpredictable color outcomes and time-intensive crown design steps. Yet, evidence o...
Background/Objectives: The precision and bonding reliability of space maintainers are critical to their clinical success longevity. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the fit accuracy and shear peel bond strength of digitally fabricated space m...
Background/Objectives: Stability, retention, and support are removable partial denture (RPD) biomechanical principles. The literature shows contradictory opinions on indirect retention in RPDs, but no solid scientific evidence exists. This in vitro r...
Background: This study evaluated the influence of various decontamination protocols after salivary contamination on the micro-shear bond strength (µSBS) between monolithic high-translucency zirconia and resin cement. Methods: A total of 81 mult...
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) exposes restorative materials to gastric acid, which may compromise their esthetic and optical properties. Limited evidence exists regarding the performance of different CAD/CAM ceramics under acidic...
Objectives: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effects of three framework orientation (FO) positions on an SLM building platform (Horizontal [H], Diagonal-45° [D45°], Diagonal-60° [D60°]) and two designs (with [B] or without [N...
Background: Material choice in full-arch implant-supported restorations significantly impacts longevity, complication rates, and patient satisfaction. This retrospective study compared monolithic zirconia versus hybrid metal–ceramic full-arch d...
Limb amputation is a growing health concern worldwide, driven largely by the rising incidence of vascular and metabolic diseases and military conflicts. In the past two decades, remarkable advancements in surgical techniques, prosthetic technologies,...
Background: Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are dramatically increasing in prevalence. The success rate of implant-saving procedures in acute PJI cases is closely correlated with prompt diagnosis, rapid isolation/identificatio...
Background/Objectives: Achieving durable intraoral repairs of fractured metal and zirconia restorations requires optimal adhesion. This in vitro study evaluated the effects of mechanical surface treatments and commercial repair systems on the shear b...
Background/Objectives: This study aims to investigate the stress distribution and deformation of cobalt–chromium (CoCr) and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) maxillary bilateral distal-extension removable partial dentures (RPDs) on the abutment, peri...
Background/Objectives: Silicone elastomers are widely used in maxillofacial prostheses, but their service life is typically limited to 6–24 months due to progressive degradation. Reinforcement with zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) nanoparticles has...
Background/Objectives: The present study investigated the effects on the mechanical and physical properties of PMMA when organoselenium was incorporated into it as antifungal at different concentrations. Methods: 141 PMMA rectangle samples were fabri...
Background/Objectives: The marginal adaptation of CAD/CAM restorations remains a key determinant of long-term clinical success, particularly in minimally invasive preparations. This in vitro study evaluated and compared the marginal gap of three CAD/...
Background: Subcrestally placed implants (SPIs) present advantages for bone preservation and soft tissue support but pose challenges in maintaining peri-implant soft tissue health. This case explores the role of Crest to Restoration Distance (CRD) in...
Ceramic dental implants, particularly one-piece zirconia, offer a biocompatible and aesthetic alternative to titanium, with high strength and improved oral hygiene. By eliminating the implant–abutment micro-gap, they reduce bacterial accumulati...
Purpose: This study investigates the static mechanical behavior of a non-modular metallic hip prosthesis through Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations, assessing compliance with ASTM F2996-13 standards. The analysis specifically evaluates how key g...
Plasma surface modification has emerged as a powerful, versatile tool for tailoring the surface properties of biomedical devices and implants without altering the material characteristics in the bulk. This comprehensive review critically examines the...
Background: Tooth development or odontogenesis is a complicated, multi-staged process, regulated by a plethora of genes. Disruptions during the early stages of odontogenesis may cause the complete absence of one or more teeth, known as tooth agenesis...
Objective: The Ti6Al4V titanium alloy is widely used for dental implants because of its excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. However, its bioinert surface limits both osseointegration and resistance to bacteria...
Background/Purpose: Teeth prepared for fixed dental prostheses are subject to various types of insults in the oral cavity. Therefore, to protect the tooth, the pulp, and supporting structures, provisional restorations are mandatory. Our study aimed t...
Background: Fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) have emerged as transformative materials in restorative dentistry, particularly for managing partial edentulism through fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Their superior aesthetic, mechanical, and adhesive p...
Background/Objectives: Tooth colour perception is critical to aesthetic outcomes in restorative dentistry and patient satisfaction. Psychological and gender-related factors may modulate individual colour perception. This study evaluates the influence...
Background/Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the five-year clinical performance of removable partial dentures (RPDs) made of chromium–cobalt–molybdenum alloy, comparing two different post-casting cooling methods: slow...
As the world’s population ages, the incidence of chronic disorders is on the rise. Active Implantable Medical Devices are, therefore, evolving to meet the challenge. As the size of these devices decreases to facilitate implantation, the challen...
Background: This retrospective comparative clinical study aimed to evaluate the performance of digital versus conventional impression techniques in the fabrication of implant-supported prosthetic restorations. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 cas...
Background/Objectives: Mandibular advancement oral appliances (MAOAs) for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome treatment can be rendered more convenient by adopting a separate and movable design; however, concerns regarding possible weakening of effect h...
Background/Objectives: A comparative study of silver (Ag), titanium nitride (TiN), zirconium nitride (ZrN), and copper (Cu) coatings on titanium (Ti) disks, considering the specifications of a microporous skin- and bone-integrated titanium pylon (SBI...
Background: 3D printing (3DP) workflow has made its entry in the upper limb prostheses (ULP) manufacturing process. Although it represents a valuable change in clinical practice, its implementation is not ubiquitous. Additional data are required to e...
Background: This study analysed whether vertical measurements in the maxillary posterior region are more accurate using panoramic radiography (PAN) or cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Corresponding maxillary posterior regions on both PA...
