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Neoteric Approaches in Dentistry: Adaptive Endodontics and 3D Printing
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Neoteric Approaches in Dentistry: Adaptive Endodontics and 3D Printing

A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Dental Biomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 5937

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Dr. Ajinkya M. Pawar

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Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai 400008, Maharashtra, India
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Dr. Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

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Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu 16150, Malaysia
Interests: conservative dentistry; endodontics; restorative dentistry; endodontics
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Dr. Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum

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Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya City, East Java 60132, Indonesia
Interests: dental pulp; endodontics; endodontic
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina

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Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Università degli Studi di Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Interests: oral pathology; oral medicine; dentistry
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

It delights us to present this Special Issue on recent advances in endodontics and general dentistry, for which we welcome the important research of many scholars. Thorough cleaning, shaping, and obturation of the root canal system are essential components of a successful endodontic procedure. Root canals frequently exhibit an oval or teardrop-shaped cross-section, rather than being cylindrical. The greatest concern and uncertainty for dentists undertaking root canal therapy is considering the perimeter of the entire root canal space. To address these factors, the positive attributes of instruments have undergone a revolution due to changes in the composition of nickel–titanium (NiTi) alloys, heat treatment techniques, cross-sectional shapes, and the motion of movements. Additionally, to ensure adequate disinfection during endodontic treatment, adequate mechanical instruments and efficient irrigation are essential. Additionally, compared to canals with a spherical cross section, the obturation of irregularly shaped canals is more challenging. As a component of the new digital manufacturing system, 3D printing has been developed as a complimentary technology to actual fabrication procedures. This cutting-edge technology offers several advantages in terms of being economical, efficient, fast, easy to implement, and its manufacturing is decentralised. Although today's applications of this technology mostly include the processing of metals and polymers, effort have also been made to fabricate ceramic dental structures. There are several uses for 3D printing in dentistry, including the creation of wax models and other physical models for prosthodontics, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, templates for implants, endodontic access cavities, and surgeries. The objective of this Special Issue, entitled “Neoteric Approaches in Dentistry: Adaptive Endodontics and 3D Printing” is to highlight the most recent research on the conception and application of adaptive root canal instrumentation and innovative 3D printing technology in dentistry.

Dr. Ajinkya M. Pawar
Dr. Mohmed Isaqali Karobari
Dr. Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum
Dr. Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina
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Keywords

  • adaptive root canal instrumentation
  • adaptive endodontic files
  • adaptive motion
  • endodontic irrigation activation
  • three-dimensional obturation
  • oval shaped root canals
  • additive manufacturing
  • 3D printing
  • ceramic printing
  • polymer printing
  • metal printing
  • guided implants
  • guided endodontics
  • guided surgeries
  • paediatric dentistry
  • bioprinting
  • dental prostheses

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Antibacterial Efficacy and Surface Characteristics of Boron Nitride Coated Dental Implant: An In-Vitro Study
by Anjali Raval, Naveen S. Yadav, Shweta Narwani, Kirti Somkuwar, Varsha Verma, Hussain Almubarak, Saeed M. Alqahtani, Robina Tasleem, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Sam Thomas Kuriadom and Mohmed Isaqali Karobari
J. Funct. Biomater. 2023, 14(4), 201; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14040201 - 6 Apr 2023
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This in vitro study evaluated bacterial cell proliferation and biofilm adhesion on titanium discs with and without antibacterial surface treatment to reduce the chances of peri-implant infections. Hexagonal boron nitride with 99.5% purity was converted to hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets via the liquid [...] Read more.
This in vitro study evaluated bacterial cell proliferation and biofilm adhesion on titanium discs with and without antibacterial surface treatment to reduce the chances of peri-implant infections. Hexagonal boron nitride with 99.5% purity was converted to hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets via the liquid phase exfoliation process. The spin coating method was used for uniform coating of h-BNNSs over titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) discs. Two groups of titanium discs were formed: Group I (n = 10) BN-coated titanium discs and Group II (n = 10) uncoated titanium discs. Two bacterial strains, Streptococcus mutans (initial colonizers) and Fusobacterium nucleatum (secondary colonizers), were used. A zone of inhibition test, microbial colony forming units assay, and crystal violet staining assay were used to evaluate bacterial cell viability. Surface characteristics and antimicrobial efficacy were examined by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersion X-ray spectroscopy. SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 21.0 was used to analyze the results. The data were analyzed for probability distribution using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and a non-parametric test of significance was applied. An inter-group comparison was done using the Mann-Whitney U test. A statistically significant increase was observed in the bactericidal action of BN-coated discs compared to uncoated discs against S. mutans, but no statistically significant difference was found against F. nucleatum. Full article
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Effects of Fiber Loading on Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Nanocellulose Reinforced Nanohybrid Dental Composite Made of Rice Husk Silica
by Su Bing Sheng, Rabihah Alawi, Yanti Johari, Nor Aidaniza Abdul Muttlib, Mohd Hazwan Hussin, Dasmawati Mohamad and Mohmed Isaqali Karobari
J. Funct. Biomater. 2023, 14(4), 184; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14040184 - 27 Mar 2023
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The innovation of nanocellulose as reinforcement filler in composites has been a topic of interest in the development of new biomaterials. The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanical properties of a nanohybrid dental composite made of rice husk silica and [...] Read more.
The innovation of nanocellulose as reinforcement filler in composites has been a topic of interest in the development of new biomaterials. The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanical properties of a nanohybrid dental composite made of rice husk silica and loaded with different percentages of kenaf nanocellulose. Kenaf cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were isolated and characterized using a transmission electron microscope (TEM) (Libra 120, Carl Zeiss, Germany). The experimental composite was fabricated with fiber loadings of 1 wt%, 2 wt%, 3 wt%, 4 wt%, and 6 wt% silane-treated kenaf CNC, and subjected to a flexural and compressive strength test (n = 7) using an Instron Universal Testing Machine (Shimadzu, Kyoto, Japan), followed by a scanning electron microscopic assessment of the flexural specimen’s fracture surface using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) (FEI Quanta FEG 450, Hillsborough, OR, USA). Commercial composites Filtek Z350XT (3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA), Neofil (Kerr Corporation, Orange, CA, USA) and Ever-X Posterior (GC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) were used as a comparison. The average diameter of kenaf CNC under TEM was 6 nm. For flexural and compressive strength tests, one-way ANOVA showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between all groups. Compared to the control group (0 wt%), the incorporation of kenaf CNC (1 wt%) into rice husk silica nanohybrid dental composite showed a slight improvement in mechanical properties and modes of reinforcement, which was reflected in SEM images of the fracture surface. The optimum dental composite reinforcement made of rice husk was 1 wt% kenaf CNC. Excessive fiber loading results in a decline in mechanical properties. CNC derived from natural sources may be a viable alternative as a reinforcement co-filler at low concentrations. Full article
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