Active Biomedical Materials and Their Applications.

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Applications of Bioactive Strontium Compounds in Dentistry.

Divalent cations have captured the interest of researchers in biomedical and dental fields due to their beneficial effects on bone formation. These metallic elements are similar to trace elements found in human bone. Strontium is a divalent cation commonly found in various biomaterials.

Frontiers of Global Research Trend on Root Caries: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the global research trend and frontiers in the field of root caries.

Methods: Two independent investigators searched the Web of Science Core Collection to include journal articles published on root caries from 1994 to 2023. They examined citation trends of the selected publications and performed bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer.

Developing a novel glass ionomer cement with enhanced mechanical and chemical properties.

Objective: To develop a novel glass ionomer cement (NGIC) with enhanced mechanical and chemical properties and assess its biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and ion release.

Methods: Nanosilver doped bioactive glass (NanoAg BAG) was synthesized by sol-gel method and characterized by scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The NanoAg BAG, together with poly(vinylphosphonic acid) (PVPA), alumino-fluorosilicate glass and poly-acrylic acid were used to synthesize NGIC.

A novel glass ionomer cement with silver zeolite for restorative dentistry.

Objective: To develop an antimicrobial silver zeolite glass ionomer cement (SZ-GIC) and determine its biocompatibility, physical, adhesive and antibacterial properties.

Methods: Silver nitrate and sodium zeolite were used to synthesize silver zeolite (SZ). SZ-GICs were prepared by incorporating SZ into GIC at 5% (SZ-GIC5), 2% (SZ-GIC2), or 1% (SZ-GIC1) by weight, respectively.

Ceramic Nanomaterials in Caries Prevention: A Narrative Review.

Ceramic nanomaterials are nanoscale inorganic metalloid solids that can be synthesised by heating at high temperatures followed by rapid cooling. Since the first nanoceramics were developed in the 1980s, ceramic nanomaterials have rapidly become one of the core nanomaterials for research because of their versatility in application and use in technology. Researchers are developing ceramic nanomaterials for dental use because ceramic nanoparticles are more stable and cheaper in production than metallic nanoparticles.

Caries Management with Non-Metallic Nanomaterials: A Systematic Review.

Background: Non-metallic nanomaterials do not stain enamel or dentin. Most have better biocompatibility than metallic nanomaterials do for management of dental caries.

Objective: The objective of this study is to review the types, properties and potential uses of non-metallic nanomaterials systematically for managing dental caries.

In Vitro Studies of Graphene for Management of Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease: A Concise Review.

Graphene is a single-layer two-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterial. It presents as a thin and strong material that has attracted many researchers' attention. This study provides a concise review of the potential application of graphene materials in caries and periodontal disease management.

Application of Copper Nanoparticles in Dentistry.

Nanoparticles based on metal and metallic oxides have become a novel trend for dental applications. Metal nanoparticles are commonly used in dentistry for their exclusive shape-dependent properties, including their variable nano-sizes and forms, unique distribution, and large surface-area-to-volume ratio. These properties enhance the bio-physio-chemical functionalization, antimicrobial activity, and biocompatibility of the nanoparticles.

A novel, doped calcium silicate bioceramic synthesized by sol-gel method: Investigation of setting time and biological properties.

The aim of the current study was to synthesize a fast-setting ion-doped calcium silicate bioceramic by the sol-gel method and to characterize its in vitro apatite-forming ability and cell viability. Calcium silicate (CS), doped calcium silicate with zinc and magnesium, with Ca/Zn molar ratios of 6.7:1 (DCS1), and 4.

Silane adhesion mechanism in dental applications and surface treatments: A review.

Objective: To give a current review of silane adhesion chemistry, applications of silane coupling agents and related surface pretreatment methods in contemporary dentistry.

Methods: Silane coupling agents are adhesion promoters to chemically unify dissimilar materials used in dentistry. Silanes are very effective in adhesion promotion between resin composites and silica-based or silica-coated indirect restorative materials.

Effect of silanization of hydroxyapatite fillers on physical and mechanical properties of a bis-GMA based resin composite.

To evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of an experimental bis-GMA-based resin composite incorporated with non-silanized and silanized nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) fillers. Experimental bis-GMA based resin composites samples which were reinforced with nHAP fillers were prepared. Filler particles were surface treated with a silane coupling agent.

Silica coating of zirconia by silicon nitride hydrolysis on adhesion promotion of resin to zirconia.

In this study, the effect of silica coating on zirconia by silicon nitride hydrolysis in resin zirconia bonding was investigated. The silica coated zirconia samples were prepared in silicon nitride dispersion at 90 °C under different immersion times followed by a thermal treatment at 1400 °C. Four test groups were prepared: 1) zirconia samples treated by sandblasting, 2) zirconia samples treated by immersion in silicon nitride dispersion for 6 h, 3) zirconia samples treated by immersion in silicon nitride dispersion for 24 h and 4) zirconia samples treated by immersion in silicon nitride dispersion for 48 h.

Surface treatment of titanium by a polydimethylsiloxane coating on bond strength of resin to titanium.

Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro effect of titanium surface treatment by a polydimethylsiloxane coating on the shear bond strength of a resin composite cement to titanium.

Materials And Methods: The titanium samples (40×30mm) were divided into 4 groups (n=12). A control group was surface treated by sandblasting using 110µm silica-coated alumina powder at a constant pressure of 300kPa for 15s/1cm(2).

Effects of a zirconate coupling agent incorporated into an experimental resin composite on its compressive strength and bonding to zirconia.

Aim: To assess in vitro the compressive strength of an experimental zirconate coupling agented resin composite and its bonding to dental zirconia ceramics.

Methods: Various ratios (1.5-4.

The effect of silica-coating by sol-gel process on resin-zirconia bonding.

The effect of silica-coating by sol-gel process on the bond strength of resin composite to zirconia was evaluated and compared against the sandblasting method. Four groups of zirconia samples were silica-coated by sol-gel process under varied reagent ratios of ethanol, water, ammonia and tetraethyl orthosilicate and for different deposition times. One control group of zirconia samples were treated with sandblasting.

Resin zirconia bonding promotion with some novel coupling agents.

Objectives: To evaluate and compare three novel coupling agents: 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, itaconic acid and oleic acid to two silane coupling agents, one commercial silane product and 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane on the bond durability of resin composite to zirconia.

Methods: Zirconia samples were silica-coated by air abrasion and each of the five coupling agents was then applied to give five test groups. Resin composite stubs were bonded onto the conditioned zirconia surfaces.

Aspects of silane coupling agents and surface conditioning in dentistry: an overview.

Objectives: To give an overview of aspects of silane coupling agents and surface conditioning in dentistry.

Methods: Currently, silane coupling agents are used as adhesion promoters. Silanes are effective in enhancing adhesion between resin composite and silica-based ceramics.

Shear bond strength between resin and zirconia with two different silane blends.

Objective: To study in vitro the effect of two cross-linking silanes, bis-1,2-(triethoxysilyl)ethane and bis[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]amine, blended with an organofunctional silane coupling agent, (3-acryloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane, on the shear bond strength between resin-composite cement and silicatized zirconia after dry storage and thermocycling.

Materials And Methods: Six tested groups of 90 samples of yttria stabilized zirconia were used for sample preparation. The surfaces of the zirconia were silica-coated.