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Advanced Polymers for Dental Applications

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 918

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Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
Interests: prosthodontics; dental materials; esthetic dentistry; zirconia; 3D printing

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Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
Interests: fixed prosthodontics; removable prosthodontics; dental materials; implantology; 3D Printing

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Dear Colleagues,

Over recent decades, continuous advancements and important changes have occurred in the clinical applications of polymer-based materials in dentistry. These materials have received increased attention and play a major role in different aspects of dentistry, such as preventive, restorative, and regenerative treatments. The increased use of engineering and nanotechnology in medicine and dentistry has led to the development of improved polymers for dental applications. The recent advancements, fabrication technology, and implementation of polymer-based materials in dentistry are the subject of this Special Issue, titled “Advanced Polymers for Dental Applications”. I invite you to submit original articles or review papers on any subject related to polymers in dentistry.

Prof. Dr. Zeynep Özkurt Kayahan
Prof. Dr. Ender Kazazoglu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • polymers
  • 3D-printed resins
  • restorative treatments
  • preventive treatments
  • regenerative treatments

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Effect of pH and Temperature on the Surface Roughness of 3D-Printed and Milled Dental Hybrid Resin–Ceramic
by Seelassaya Leelaponglit, Awiruth Klaisiri, Chayanit Angkananuwat and Nantawan Krajangta
Polymers 2025, 17(24), 3308; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17243308 - 14 Dec 2025
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Chemical and thermal shifts in the oral cavity can damage the surface of 3D-printed hybrid resin–ceramic materials, and research on these effects is still limited. This study investigated the effects of pH and temperature variations on the surface roughness (Ra) of two milled [...] Read more.
Chemical and thermal shifts in the oral cavity can damage the surface of 3D-printed hybrid resin–ceramic materials, and research on these effects is still limited. This study investigated the effects of pH and temperature variations on the surface roughness (Ra) of two milled materials, a resin nanoceramic (Cerasmart®; CS) and a polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (Vita Enamic®; EN), and a 3D-printed (VarseoSmile Crown plus®; VS) material. A total of 135 rectangular specimens (12 × 14 × 2 mm), 45 per material, were aged for 30 days under acidic (pH 5), alkaline (pH 9), cold (5 °C), and hot (60 °C) conditions, with neutral (pH 7, 37 °C) as a control. Ra was measured before and after aging using an optical micro-coordinate system. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test assessed the effects of material type and aging condition. Paired t-tests evaluated changes over time. Variations in pH did not significantly increase Ra for any materials. Cold and hot temperatures increased Ra for the milled materials (p < 0.001). VS showed greater stability than the milled materials (CS and EN) despite its higher Ra both before and after aging under all conditions. All Ra values remained below the clinical threshold for biofilm accumulation (0.2 µm) under all conditions. Full article
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In Vitro Evaluation of Plant Antimicrobials Against Candida albicans Biofilm on Denture Base Materials: A Comparison with Chemical Denture Cleansers
by Nurdan Polat Sagsoz, Figen Orhan, Ozlem Baris and Omer Sagsoz
Polymers 2025, 17(21), 2869; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17212869 - 28 Oct 2025
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Denture hygiene is crucial for preventing oral infections, with Candida albicans being a common fungal pathogen that can colonize denture surfaces. This in vitro study evaluated the adherence of C. albicans on two denture base materials—polyamide and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)—and assessed the antifungal [...] Read more.
Denture hygiene is crucial for preventing oral infections, with Candida albicans being a common fungal pathogen that can colonize denture surfaces. This in vitro study evaluated the adherence of C. albicans on two denture base materials—polyamide and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)—and assessed the antifungal efficacy of various chemical and natural cleansers. A total of 100 polished specimens were inoculated with C. albicans and treated with chemical agents (Listerine at 2%, 20%, 50%; Corega®, Block Drug Company, Jersey City, NJ, USA); Protefix®, Queisser Pharma, Flensburg, Germany and natural products (15% apple vinegar, 2% tea tree oil, 2% peppermint oil) for different durations (5, 15, 30, 480 min). Chlorhexidine (2%) and untreated samples served as positive and negative controls, respectively. Corega® and 15% vinegar eliminated C. albicans within 5 min on both materials. 50% Listerine was effective after 5 min on PMMA but required 480 min on polyamide. Protefix® showed full efficacy in 5 min on PMMA and 30 min on polyamide. Tea tree oil required 30–480 min for activity, while peppermint oil showed minimal effect throughout. Under the tested conditions, Corega® appeared most effective. Natural cleansers, particularly vinegar and tea tree oil, also showed considerable anticandidal potential, suggesting they may serve as alternative agents for denture hygiene applications. Full article
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