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Advances and Applications of Adhesive Dentistry
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Advances and Applications of Adhesive Dentistry

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2023) | Viewed by 3433

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Amanda Maria De Oliveira Dal Piva

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Department of Dental Materials, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Interests: dental ceramics; mechanical properties; adhesive dentistry; bond strength; fatigue; finite element analysis
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Dr. Marina Gullo Augusto

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School of Dentistry, Centro Universitário de Cascavel - UNIVEL, Av. Tito Muffato, 2317 - Santa Cruz, Cascavel 85806-080, PR, Brazil
Interests: direct restoration; resin composite; materials testing; dental enamel; dentin
Dr. Nathália de Carvalho Ramos

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Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Institute of Science and Technology of Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), 777 Eng. Francisco Jose Longo Avenue, Sao Jose dos Campos 12245-000, SP, Brazil
Interests: dental materials; prosthodontics; adhesive dentistry; microstructure; mechanical properties

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the advances in adhesive dentistry, different restorative treatments are indicated with minimal tooth preparation and, consequently, a conservative approach. Chemical composition, mechanical and optical properties, microstructure, wear and mechanical behavior are extensively investigated in order to obtain a thorough understanding of the variety of dental materials available for both direct and indirect restorations. However, the performance of these materials is directly related to their clinical success achieved through adequate bond strength. Therefore, the benefit of an excellent dental restoration is linked with its adhesive bonding quality.

The field of adhesive dentistry is constantly evolving towards the development of protocols for conservative and durable procedures. At the same time, safe, reliable and reproducible techniques are investigated to ensure high clinical success rates. Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the latest achievements in the field of adhesive dentistry.

Authors are welcome to submit their latest results in this Special Issue of Polymers to report original research articles, reviews, and communications.

Dr. Amanda Maria De Oliveira Dal Piva
Dr. Marina Gullo Augusto
Dr. Nathália de Carvalho Ramos
Guest Editors

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Bioplastic Floss of a Novel Microwave-Thermospun Shellac: Synthesis and Bleaching for Some Dental Applications
by Sherif S. Hindi, Uthman M. Dawoud and Khalid A. Asiry
Polymers 2023, 15(1), 142; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15010142 - 28 Dec 2022
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In this paper, crude flakes (CFs) of shellac were converted into purified, nonwoven, thermospun fibers (shellac floss) using two devices, namely, an electric thermospinner (ETS) and a microwave thermospinner (MTS). This conversion was achieved by the action of heating and the centrifugal forces [...] Read more.
In this paper, crude flakes (CFs) of shellac were converted into purified, nonwoven, thermospun fibers (shellac floss) using two devices, namely, an electric thermospinner (ETS) and a microwave thermospinner (MTS). This conversion was achieved by the action of heating and the centrifugal forces that arose toward the outside of the spinner-head cavity. The dissolved MTS floss was bleached using hydrogen peroxide to produce the bleached MTS floss. The unbleached shellac (CFs, ETS floss, and MTS floss) and the bleached MTS floss were characterized physically and chemically. There was no deterioration in the floss properties due to the heating tools or bleaching process. For the unbleached shellac, although there were no statistical differences in properties among the three shellac types (CFs, ETS floss, and MTS floss), except for insolubility in hot alcohol, acid value, and moisture content, the MTS floss exhibited superior values compared with the other types for nearly all the properties studied. Bleaching the MTS floss produced the greatest color change among other studies, caused a high reduction in insoluble solid matter due to increasing the solubility of some of the solid constituents of shellac, and slightly decreased its Young’s modulus (E). The important dental applications were surveyed and it was suggested that the suitability was enhanced by using the bleached MTS floss, based on its superior whiteness, along with the unique properties detected. Full article
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Development of an Antibacterial Dentin Adhesive
by Stephanie R. Lopes, Amanda G. N. Matuda, Raquel P. Campos, Ana Paula V. P. Mafetano, Ana Helena M. Barnabe, Gabriela S. Chagas, Daphne C. Barcellos, Li-Na Niu, Franklin R. Tay and Cesar R. Pucci
Polymers 2022, 14(12), 2502; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14122502 - 19 Jun 2022
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Nisin is a peptide that possesses potent antibacterial properties. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of a nisin-doped adhesive against Streptococcus mutans, as well as its degree of conversion and microtensile bond strength (μTBS) to dentin. Nisin was added to the adhesive [...] Read more.
Nisin is a peptide that possesses potent antibacterial properties. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of a nisin-doped adhesive against Streptococcus mutans, as well as its degree of conversion and microtensile bond strength (μTBS) to dentin. Nisin was added to the adhesive Adper Single Bond 2 (3M ESPE), resulting in four groups: Control Group (Single Bond 2); Group 1% (1 wt% nisin-incorporated), Group 3% (3 wt% nisin-incorporated) and Group 5% (5 wt% nisin-incorporated). Antibacterial activity against S. mutans was evaluated using colony-forming unit counts (CFU). The degree of conversion was tested using FTIR. Forty human teeth were restored for μTBS evaluation. Data were statistically analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey tests at α = 0.05. The nisin-doped adhesives, for all concentrations, exhibited a significant inhibition of the growth of S. mutans (p < 0.05); Incorporation of 5% and 3% nisin decreased the degree of conversion of the adhesive (p < 0.05). The μTBS (in MPa): Control Group—38.3 ± 2.3A, Group 1%—35.6 ± 2.1A, Group 3%—27.1 ± 1.6B and Group 5%—22.3 ± 1.0C. Nisin-doped adhesives exerted a bactericidal effect on S. mutans. The μTBS and degree of conversion of adhesive were not affected after incorporation of 1% nisin. Full article
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