Surfaces in Healthcare Bridging Medicine and Dentistry with Material Science

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Dear Colleagues,

This MDPI Topic is centered on the innovative use of material science in developing surfaces for healthcare applications focusing on medicine and dentistry. It aims to explore the intersection where advanced materials meet healthcare needs, showcasing how surface technologies can enhance medical devices, dental implants, and patient care. By featuring research that spans from the molecular design of surfaces to their practical applications, this issue offers a comprehensive view of how cutting-edge material science is revolutionizing both medical and dental fields, fostering a synergy between two closely related yet distinct areas of healthcare.

Suggested Topics:

Integration of Antimicrobial Surfaces in Healthcare: Investigating the design and effectiveness of antimicrobial surfaces in medical and dental settings to combat infections.

Advancements in Photocatalytic Surfaces for Sterilization: Exploring the applications of photocatalytic materials in sterilizing medical and dental tools and environments.

Innovations in Smart Surfaces for Drug Delivery: Examining intelligent surfaces in medical devices for controlled drug release, with potential applications in targeted dental treatments.

Biocompatible Surfaces in Medical and Dental Implants: Focusing on the development of biocompatible materials that improve the safety and effectiveness of implants in both medicine and dentistry.

Surface Engineering for Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy: Discussing the role of advanced surface technologies in improving diagnostic devices, including those used in dental diagnostics.

Eco-friendly and Sustainable Materials in Healthcare Surfaces: Addressing the environmental impact of surface materials used in medical and dental applications, promoting sustainability.

Material Science in Orthodontics and Prosthodontics: Exploring how new materials and surface technologies are being applied in orthodontic and prosthodontic devices for improved performance and patient comfort.

This issue aims to be a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, healthcare professionals, and dental practitioners, highlighting the dynamic role of material science in evolving healthcare technologies.

Prof. Dr. Luminiţa Andronic
Dr. Alina Vladescu
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Coatings coatings	2.9	5.0	2011	13.7 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Dentistry Journal dentistry	2.5	3.7	2013	26 Days	CHF 2000	Submit
Journal of Functional Biomaterials jfb	5.0	4.6	2010	15.8 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Materials materials	3.1	5.8	2008	15.5 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Polymers polymers	4.7	8.0	2009	14.5 Days	CHF 2700	Submit

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Osteoproductivity of Injectable Bone Grafts with and without Ostrich Eggshell Membrane Protein in Rabbit Femur

by Ziya Ozan Cengiz, Ercan Durmus, Ilhami Celik and Ahmet Aktı

J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 201; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070201 - 22 Jul 2024

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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the biocompatibility and effectiveness in terms of osseointegration of dental implants composed of novel injectable bone grafts with and without ostrich eggshell particles and membrane protein in rabbit femur. Methods: Sixteen adult male New [...] Read more.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the biocompatibility and effectiveness in terms of osseointegration of dental implants composed of novel injectable bone grafts with and without ostrich eggshell particles and membrane protein in rabbit femur. Methods: Sixteen adult male New Zealand rabbits were used in this study. A bone defect was created in each animal’s right and left femur, and a dental implant was placed adjacent to the defect. Two graft materials were prepared, one containing the membrane protein and the other not. In two groups, the defects were filled with these materials. In the negative control group (NC, (n:8)), the defects were left empty. A commercial product of biphasic calcium sulfate was used as a positive control material (PC, n = 8). The graft groups were defined as the group with the membrane protein (MP+, (n:8)), and without the membrane protein (MP−, n:8). The animals were euthanized at the 12th week after surgery. The samples were investigated using histology, histomorphometry, and micro-computed tomography. Data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s tests (p = 0.05). Results: Both the PC and MP+ groups had similar newly formed bone areas, and the mean values of these groups were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than those of the MP− and NC groups. The PC group had the highest amount of unresorbed material, while the MP− group had the lowest amount of unresorbed material. The bone–implant contact (BIC) scores of the PC and MP+ groups were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than that of the NC group. The connective tissue area of the PC group was the lowest, which was significantly lower than the other groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The grafts produced are highly biocompatible and also showed osteoproductivity. Their cost-effectiveness and osteoproductive activity require further investigation. Full article

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The Influence of Anxiety on Postoperative Quality of Life Regarding Implant Treatments: An Epidemiological Study

by Carmen de la Calle Cañadas, Natalia Martínez-Rodríguez, Juan Santos-Marino, José María Martínez-González and Cristina Barona-Dorado

Dent. J. 2024, 12(6), 165; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12060165 - 3 Jun 2024

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Dental treatment anxiety is highly prevalent worldwide. This is particularly important in the field of implantology since, in daily clinical practice, it translates into an increase in the difficulty of treatments, extending surgical times and having repercussions in the postoperative period. The aim [...] Read more.

Dental treatment anxiety is highly prevalent worldwide. This is particularly important in the field of implantology since, in daily clinical practice, it translates into an increase in the difficulty of treatments, extending surgical times and having repercussions in the postoperative period. The aim of this multicentre, cross-sectional, epidemiological study was to determine the influence of anxiety levels in the postoperative period of an implant treatment on patients treated at two dental departments in Extremadura (Spain). To analyse anxiety levels, the modified Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scale questionnaire was administered before surgical treatment. To analyse the postoperative period, another questionnaire was provided 7 days after surgery. The study was conducted on a total of 102 patients (55 men and 47 women), with a mean age of 47.99 years. The results indicated that patients with a high and severe degree of anxiety had a poorer quality of life in general. Patients with a higher degree of anxiety perceived greater swelling at 24, 48, 72 h and one week after surgery. Full article

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