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Advanced Dental Materials, Dental Technologies and Dental Care

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 August 2024) | Viewed by 7309

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Prof. Dr. Marco Portelli

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Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Section of Orthodontics, University of Messina, University Hospital “G. Martino”, 98123 Messina, Italy
Interests: orthodontics; oral pathology
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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been a revolution in the field of dental materials, technologies and the possibilities offered in dental treatment, in all the different fields of dentistry. New materials and technologies allow us to achieve ever better, more accurate and faster treatment results. However, in order to make the most of these possibilities, a certain amount of experience and knowledge is required. It is necessary to understand the entire integrated process of technologies and materials that enable the planning and execution of innovative therapies compared to the past. The objective of the researcher is to make original contributions that describe or validate the use of new materials and technologies in dental care. To achieve this goal, clinicians, researchers and experts in various fields of dentistry are invited to submit original articles or reviews of the scientific literature, with an emphasis on the role of new dental materials and technology in supporting contemporary clinical practice.

Prof. Dr. Marco Portelli
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Keywords

  • dental materials
  • dental technologies
  • innovative dental care
  • ceramic
  • composite
  • CAD–CAM
  • 3D-imaging

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Effect of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Irradiation on the Surface Modification and Cell Adhesion on Titanium Discs: An In Vitro Study
by Takahiko Shiba, Kailing Ho, Xuehao Ma, Ye Won Cho, Chia-Yu Chen and David M. Kim
Materials 2024, 17(19), 4899; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17194899 - 6 Oct 2024
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This study evaluates the potential of erbium, chromium-doped:yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser irradiation to modify the titanium surface for optimal seeding of fibroblasts and osteoblasts in the treatment of peri-implantitis. Titanium discs were treated using the Er,Cr:YSGG laser, an ultrasonic device [...] Read more.
This study evaluates the potential of erbium, chromium-doped:yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser irradiation to modify the titanium surface for optimal seeding of fibroblasts and osteoblasts in the treatment of peri-implantitis. Titanium discs were treated using the Er,Cr:YSGG laser, an ultrasonic device with a stainless tip, or titanium scalers. Changes in surface properties were analyzed by profilometer and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Murine fibroblast and osteoblast adhesion and proliferation were evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively at 24 and 72 h. Profilometric surface topography and SEM showed that titanium scalers and ultrasonic debridement techniques significantly changed the structure of the machined and rough titanium surfaces. The Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation, on the other hand, did not alter titanium microstructures. The Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation with the 40 Hz group showed a significantly higher attached fibroblast cell numbers than the titanium scaler group at 72 h after treatment (p = 0.023). Additionally, the number of the attached osteoblasts in the Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation with the 40 Hz group was significantly higher than that of the no-treatment groups 24 h after treatment (p = 0.045). The Er,Cr:YSGG laser effectively promoted adherence of fibroblasts and osteoblasts to the titanium surface without significantly altering the titanium surface, suggesting its superiority for treating peri-implantitis. Full article
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Antibacterial Dental Adhesive Containing Cetylpyridinium Chloride Montmorillonite
by Yohei Okazaki, Kiichi Nakamori, Chenmin Yao, Mohammed H. Ahmed, Benjamin Mercelis, Noriyuki Nagaoka, Yukinori Maruo, Yasuhiro Yoshida, Yasuhiko Abe, Bart Van Meerbeek and Kumiko Yoshihara
Materials 2024, 17(17), 4368; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17174368 - 4 Sep 2024
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Oral bacteria cause tooth caries and periodontal disease. Much research is being conducted to prevent both major oral diseases by rendering dental materials’ antimicrobial potential. However, such antimicrobial materials are regarded as ‘combination’ products and face high hurdles for regulatory approval. We loaded [...] Read more.
Oral bacteria cause tooth caries and periodontal disease. Much research is being conducted to prevent both major oral diseases by rendering dental materials’ antimicrobial potential. However, such antimicrobial materials are regarded as ‘combination’ products and face high hurdles for regulatory approval. We loaded inorganic montmorillonite with the antimicrobial agent cetylpyridinium chloride, referred to below as ‘CPC-Mont’. CPC-Mont particles in a 1, 3 and 5 wt% concentration were added to the considered gold-standard self-etch adhesive Clearfil SE Bond 2 (‘CSE2’; Kuraray Noritake) to render its antibacterial potential (CSE2 without CPC-Mont served as control). Besides measuring (immediate) bonding effectiveness and (aged) bond durability to dentin, the antibacterial activity against S. mutans and the polymerization-conversion rate was assessed. Immediate and aged bond strength was not affected by 1 and 3 wt% CPC-Mont addition, while 5 wt% CPC-Mont significantly lowered bond strength and bond durability. The higher the concentration of the antimicrobial material added, the stronger the antimicrobial activity. Polymerization conversion was not affected by the CPC-Mont addition in any of the three concentrations. Hence, adding 3 wt% CPC-Mont to the two-step self-etch adhesive rendered additional antimicrobial potential on top of its primary bonding function. Full article
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The Wear Behavior of Glass-Ceramic CAD/CAM Blocks against Bovine Enamel
by Tomoko Someya, Masaaki Kasahara, Shinji Takemoto and Masayuki Hattori
Materials 2023, 16(21), 6839; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16216839 - 24 Oct 2023
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The wear of enamel and crown restorative materials often occur by occlusion. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the wear volume between glass-ceramics used for CAD/CAM blocks (lithium disilicate: Initial LiSi block (LIS), IPS e.max CAD (IPS), zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramics: [...] Read more.
The wear of enamel and crown restorative materials often occur by occlusion. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the wear volume between glass-ceramics used for CAD/CAM blocks (lithium disilicate: Initial LiSi block (LIS), IPS e.max CAD (IPS), zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramics: Celtra DUO (DUO), VITA Suprinity (VITS) and feldspar-based glass-ceramics: Vitablocs Mark II (MAK)) and bovine tooth enamel using a two-body wear test, the hardness, three-point bending strength, micro-structure and the element components of glass-ceramics. The data were analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance and Tukey’s multiple comparison test (α = 0.05). IPS and DUO with relatively large size crystal gain had significantly larger abrader wear volumes. Zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramics (DUO, VITS) caused significantly greater wear volume in antagonist enamel. MAK with scale-shape crystals grains produced distinct scratches after wear tests, both in the material itself and in the enamel. A strong correlation between the mechanical properties (hardness, three-point bending strength) and wear volume could not be confirmed. The type of glass-ceramic, size, and shape of the crystal grains affected the wear behavior of the glass-ceramics for CAD/CAM blocks. Therefore, dentists should consider that wear behavior varies with crystal structure, size, and shape in glass-ceramics for CAD/CAM blocks. Full article
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Evaluation of the Clinical Variables Affecting Attachment Reproduction Accuracy during Clear Aligner Therapy
by Angela Mirea Bellocchio, Marco Portelli, Ludovica Ciraolo, Elia Ciancio, Angela Militi, Matteo Peditto, Serena Barbera and Riccardo Nucera
Materials 2023, 16(20), 6811; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16206811 - 23 Oct 2023
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Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate some of the clinical variables that influence the accuracy of reproducing the planned attachment shape. The following clinical variables were considered: the template material, type of composite, and pressure application on the template during [...] Read more.
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate some of the clinical variables that influence the accuracy of reproducing the planned attachment shape. The following clinical variables were considered: the template material, type of composite, and pressure application on the template during attachment curing. Methods: In this study, the evaluated materials for the thermoplastic transfer template construction are Erkolen 0.8 (polyethylene: PE) and Erkodur 0.8 (polyethylene terephthalate glycol—PET-G), and two types of composite resins: Enaflow (light-curing low-viscosity composite resin) and Enamel plus dentina HRI (light-curing high-viscosity composite resin). Two different light-curing lamps were used: Valo cordless color with no pressure and push light pressure (SCS). The 26 models included in the study were imported into the 3 Shape Ortho System 2022 (ver. 85.0.20 3 Shape, Denmark), and attachments were virtually placed on the dental elements of the first premolar and on both sides of the first upper molars. The accuracy of the attachment reproduction was evaluated through linear and angular evaluations against the reference model (MCAD). Three physical models were obtained: model A (MA), which was printed with attachments; model B (MB) with attachments made with a PE template; and model C (MC) with attachments made with a PET-G template. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between the PE and PET-G templates with greater precision using the PET-G template. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were found among the high-viscosity composite and low-viscosity composite with pressure curing. Conclusions: In light of the obtained data, using a PET-G template is recommended. The pressure application during composite curing reduces the reproduction accuracy with a low-viscosity composite. Full article
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