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Novel Materials in Dentistry

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 May 2024) | Viewed by 1933

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Interests: periodontics; peri-implantitis; peri-implantitis treatments; dental implants; osseointegration; dental implants health; implant surface; implant design; biomaterials
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Dear Colleagues,

Scientific advances are very important for the health professions. New technologies in dentistry, for example, can make appointments faster and more comfortable for both the dentist and the patient, in addition to ensuring better results. This present Special Issue on new materials in dentistry is an opportunity for researchers of different materials, their academic staff and clinicians to present their latest findings. Today, dentistry shows remarkable potential to develop new materials, opening up interesting perspectives for clinical applications. The large and growing link between materials science and its clinical applicability of state-of-the-art materials allows professionals to implement new treatment modalities to benefit patients, bringing to light a new and very interesting cost–benefit ratio. It is a pleasure to invite you to submit your research to this Special Issue, comprising full articles, reviews and communications in any area of dentistry.

Prof. Dr. Sérgio Alexandre Gehrke
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Keywords

  • dentistry
  • novel materials
  • biotechnology
  • biomaterials
  • in vitro study
  • in vivo study
  • dental materials

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Marginal Adaptation and Porosity of a Novel MTA Brand Applied as Root-End Filling Material: A Micro-CT Study
by Yaneta Kouzmanova and Ivanka Dimitrova
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 2758; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14072758 - 25 Mar 2024
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Marginal adaptation and internal porosity characteristics of root-end filling materials are important factors determining their clinical performance. The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the marginal adaptation to radicular dentin (interfacial void volume) and internal porosity volume of a novel mineral [...] Read more.
Marginal adaptation and internal porosity characteristics of root-end filling materials are important factors determining their clinical performance. The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the marginal adaptation to radicular dentin (interfacial void volume) and internal porosity volume of a novel mineral trioxide aggregate brand using micro-CT analysis. Ten extracted upper central incisors were selected, instrumented, and obturated. Roots were resected at the apical 3 mm, and root-end cavities were prepared ultrasonically and filled with Harvard MTA. SkyScan 1272 micro-CT equipment was used to scan the specimens at a resolution of 6 μm, and three-dimensional images were reconstructed. All volumetric porosity parameters of the tested material were calculated in absolute (mm3) and relative values (%), as follows: open porosity volume (OPV), closed porosity volume (CPV), and total porosity volume (TPV). The mean OPV and OPV% found for Harvard MTA were 0.0268 mm3 and 0.91%, respectively. The mean CPV and CPV% were 0.0283 mm3 and 0.94%, respectively. The TPV and TPV% were 0.0569 mm3 and 1.85%. There was no significant difference between the OPV% and CPV% (p < 0.05). In conclusion, when applied as a retrofilling material, Harvard MTA exhibited excellent marginal adaptation to the dentin with minimal interfacial voids and internal microporosity. Therefore, this new calcium silicate brand may be considered an efficient alternative to conventional products. Full article
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