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Advanced Materials for Dental Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 1467

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Prof. Dr. Duck-Su Kim

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Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02453, Republic of Korea
Interests: dentin adhesion; remineralization of enamel; remineralization of dentin; bioactive glass
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Dear Colleagues,

Dental materials have been developed to increase the longevity of teeth, and various components have been introduced and incorporated into dental materials to increase their physical properties and biocompatibility. The strongest examples are calcium silicate in endodontic treatment and bioactive glass in restorative materials. There is ample research supporting their performance, and they are frequently used in clinical practice. However, establishing the value of alternative components has proven challenging.

This Special Issue invites research on the dental applications of various materials. We welcome both basic and clinical studies that highlight the potential and effectiveness of various innovative materials. Readers will gain comprehensive insights into the latest developments and applications in this evolving field.

Prof. Dr. Duck-Su Kim
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • dental materials
  • physical properties
  • biocompatibility
  • antibacterial effect
  • remineralization

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Repair Bond Strength of Ion-Releasing Versus Conventional Resin Composites
by Jenny Buhl, Matej Par, Andrea Gubler and Tobias T. Tauböck
Materials 2026, 19(6), 1076; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19061076 - 11 Mar 2026
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With the growing clinical use of ion-releasing resin composites, their repairability has become an important consideration in minimally invasive restorative dentistry. Therefore, this study investigated the repair bond strength of a universal composite restorative to commercially available and experimental ion-releasing resin composite materials. [...] Read more.
With the growing clinical use of ion-releasing resin composites, their repairability has become an important consideration in minimally invasive restorative dentistry. Therefore, this study investigated the repair bond strength of a universal composite restorative to commercially available and experimental ion-releasing resin composite materials. Specimens (n = 8 per group) were produced from three commercially available ion-releasing composite materials (ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE, Cention Forte, Beautifil II), one experimental ion-releasing resin composite containing 20 wt% bioactive glass fillers, and two conventional resin composites (3M Filtek Supreme XTE, Ceram.x Spectra ST), and aged by thermal cycling in artificial saliva (5000 cycles, 5–55 °C). Substrate surfaces were sandblasted (Al2O3, 50 µm), silanized (Monobond Plus), and repaired using adhesive (OptiBond FL) and universal resin composite (Ceram.x Spectra ST). After further thermal cycling, micro-tensile repair bond strength was assessed and analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post hoc test. Failure modes were determined by stereomicroscopy (25× magnification) and statistically compared among the groups. Highest mean repair bond strength values were obtained for ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE, Beautifil II, and 3M Filtek Supreme XTE (53.8, 46.2, and 43.0 MPa, respectively), which did not differ significantly among each other. ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE attained significantly higher bond strength than the experimental composite, Ceram.x Spectra ST, and Cention Forte, and showed the highest incidence of cohesive failures (40%). No significant bond strength differences were detected among Beautifil II, 3M Filtek Supreme XTE, experimental composite, Ceram.x Spectra ST, and Cention Forte (36.2–46.2 MPa). In conclusion, ion-releasing resin composites can be repaired with conventional universal composite and show repair bond strength values at least as high as those of conventional composite materials. Full article
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Micro-Tensile Bond Strength of a Mesoporous Bioactive Glass-Containing Universal Adhesive: An In Vitro Study on the Effects of Artificial Aging
by Jiyoung Kwon, Soyoung Park, Gil-Joo Ryu and Duck-Su Kim
Materials 2025, 18(18), 4256; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18184256 - 11 Sep 2025
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Background: We evaluated the immediate and artificially aged micro-tensile bond strengths (μTBS) of Hi-Bond Universal, a universal adhesive containing mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG). Methods: Human dentin specimens were bonded using the following four application modes: Hi-Bond Universal in etch-and-rinse mode, Hi-Bond Universal in [...] Read more.
Background: We evaluated the immediate and artificially aged micro-tensile bond strengths (μTBS) of Hi-Bond Universal, a universal adhesive containing mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG). Methods: Human dentin specimens were bonded using the following four application modes: Hi-Bond Universal in etch-and-rinse mode, Hi-Bond Universal in self-etch mode, Single Bond 2 in etch-and-rinse mode, and G-ænial Bond in self-etch mode. Specimens were tested either immediately or after artificial aging (thermocycling or water storage). μTBS values were analyzed statistically, and the resin–dentin interfaces were examined using FE-SEM (Field-emission scanning electron microscopy). Results: Results showed that both aging and adhesive mode significantly affected the μTBS (p < 0.0001). Immediately after bonding, etch-and-rinse modes produced significantly higher μTBS than the self-etch modes (p < 0.0001). Artificial aging reduced bond strength by approximately 30–50%; however, the μTBS of Hi-Bond Universal decreased less than that of Single Bond 2 after water storage. FE-SEM analysis also revealed detachment of the hybrid layer in most adhesives following aging; however, Hi-Bond Universal in the etch-and-rinse mode maintained a relatively intact adhesive layer after water storage. Conclusion: Etch-and-rinse application of MBG-containing adhesive may enhance the long-term durability of adhesive restorations. Full article
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