Assessment of Inhibition of Biofilm Formation on Non-Thermal Plasma-Treated TiO Nanotubes.

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease similar to periodontitis, caused by biofilms formed on the surface of dental implants. This inflammation can spread to bone tissues and result in bone loss. Therefore, it is essential to inhibit the formation of biofilms on the surface of dental implants.

Evaluation of Physical Properties of Zirconia Suspension with Added Silane Coupling Agent for Additive Manufacturing Processes.

In this study, we have analysed the effects of a silane coupling agent on the volume fraction of zirconia for digital light processing (DLP)-based additive manufacturing processes. Zirconia suspension was prepared by the incorporation of silane-modified zirconia particles (experimental group) or untreated zirconia particles (control group). Furthermore, the control and experimental group were subdivided into three groups based on the volume fraction (52, 54, and 56 vol%) of zirconia particles.

Assessment of Inhibition of Biofilm Formation on TiO₂ Nanotubes According to Non-Thermal Plasma Treatment Conditions and the Elapsed Time in the Atmosphere.

Periimplantitis is an inflammation similar to periodontitis, and is caused by biofilms formed on the surface of dental implants. Application of plasma on biomaterials has been reported to decrease the initial adhesion of microorganism by causing chemical changes without changing the surface morphology. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of inhibition of biofilm formation on the elapsed time after plasma treatment.

Effect on Cell Viability with the Passage of Time After Atmospheric Plasma Treatment on Titanium Dioxide Surface.

Various attempts to modify the surface of dental implants have been made in order to improve the adhesion of osteocytes. Plasma treatment on dental implants has been suggested to improve osseointegration. This study examined the effect on cell viability with the passage of time after atmospheric plasma treatment.

Wear Behavior of the Human Enamel Antagonist to Different Glazed Zirconia.

In this study, the wear behavior of glazed zirconia was investigated to the antagonist with human enamel after simulated mastication. Twenty Y-TZP specimens were divided into 4 groups: untreated zirconia (Z), glazed zirconia with IPS e.max Ceram (GZE), glazed zirconia with VITA AKZENT® Plus (GZV), and glazed zirconia with glass (GZG).

Fabrication and Characterization of 45S5 Bioactive Glass/Thermoplastic Composite Scaffold by Ceramic Injection Printer.

45S5 bioactive glass (45S5) scaffolds were fabricated using a novel additive-manufacturing (AM) technology. A ceramic injection printer (CIP) was designed by combining injection molding and fused deposition modeling, for the fabrication of three-dimensional constructs of ceramic materials. A high fraction (50 vol%) of 45S5 powder was mixed with the thermoplastic polymer.

Evaluation of Cure Depth and Geometrical Overgrowth Depending on Zirconia Volume Fraction Using Digital Light Processing.

The optical properties of zirconia photopolymer suspension for DLP (Digital Light Processing) were evaluated. The light source and intensity were set to 395 nm and 30 mW/cm². Experimental groups were divided into 48, 50, 52, 54, 56 and 58 vol% according to the zirconia volume fraction.

Antibacterial Activity and Fibroblast Cell Viability of Zirconia Coated with Glass Ceramic Containing Ag and NaF Nanoparticles.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity against and fibroblast viability of zirconia coated with glass ceramic powder containing Ag and F nanoparticles. Specimens were divided into eight groups depending on the glass ceramic powders: 5, 10, 15, 20 wt% of NaF and Ag, respectively. Adhesion of on glass-coated zirconia surface was evaluated by antimicrobial test.

Shear Bond Strength of Zirconia to Titanium Implant Using Glass Bonding.

This study evaluated the shear bond strength of zirconia to titanium implant components using silica-based glasses and compared the strength with that of implant components bonded using a commercial resin cement. Forty cylindrical zirconia specimens and forty titanium disks (Grade IV) were divided equally into four groups, depending on the adhesive used: three different types of glasses (group G, group GI, group GIB) and a self-adhesive resin cement (group U200), which was used as a control. The shear bond strength was evaluated using a universal testing machine and failure mode was examined by optical microscope.

The Effect of Glass Layer Thickness on the Shear Bond Strength Between Glass Infiltrated Zirconia and Veneering Porcelain.

This study was to investigate the various glass thicknesses on the shear bond strength between zirconia and veneering porcelain. The zirconia specimens were classified into 5 groups (n = 12). For the control group, the Y-TZP disk was sintered (G0).

Surface Characteristics of Bioactive Glass-Infiltrated Zirconia with Different Hydrofluoric Acid Etching Conditions.

The purpose of this study was to examine the surface characteristics of bioactive glass-infiltrated zirconia specimens that underwent different hydrofluoric acid (HF) etching conditions. Specimens were classified into the following six groups: Zirconia, Zirliner, Porcelain, Bioactive glass A1, Bioactive glass A2, and Bioactive glass A3. Zirliner and porcelain were applied to fully sintered zirconia followed by heat treatment.

Effect on Adhesion of Porphyromonas gingivalis by Titanium Nitride Sputter Coating or Plasma Nitriding of Titanium.

Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is one of main bacteria that adheres to the surface of dental implants and causes peri-implantitis. The purpose of this study was to observe the surface characteristics of titanium processed with either titanium nitride (TiN) sputter coating or plasma nitriding and to evaluate the subsequent adhesion of P.

Effects on Antibacterial Activity and Osteoblast Viability of Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma and Heat Treatments of TiO2 Nanotubes.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis and osteoblast viability of heat and plasma treatment of TiO2 nanotubes. Specimens were divided into four groups: the Ti (polished titanium), Nano (TiO2 nanotube), NH 300 (heat treated at 300 °C on TiO2 nanotube) and NH 400 (heat treated at 400 °C on TiO2 nanotube) groups. Antibacterial activity and osteoblast viability were evaluated in the four groups according to plasma treatment.

Evaluation of Acid Etching on Surface Characteristics, Strength and Biological Response of Glass-Infiltrated Zirconia.

This study evaluated the effect of acid etching on surface characteristics, flexural strength and osteoblast cell response of glass-infiltrated zirconia. Zirconia specimens were divided into six groups: untreated zirconia (Z); glass-infiltrated zirconia (ZG); glass-infiltrated and sandblasted zirconia (ZGS); glass-infiltrated, sandblasted and 5 min acid-etched zirconia (ZGS-E5); glassinfiltrated, sandblasted and 15 min acid-etched zirconia (ZGS-E15); glass-infiltrated, sandblasted and 25 min acid-etched zirconia (ZGS-E25). Surface roughness, biaxial flexural strength and MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation were evaluated.

Evaluation of the Fitness of Glass-Infiltrated Zirconia Core in Maxillary Central Incisor.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fitness of zirconia cores according to the amount and treated surface of glass infiltration. A maxillary right central incisor customized abutment was milled to have a 6° slope and a 1 mm deep chamfer margin and was manufactured in an intaglio mold using silicone impression material. Fifty-six stone dies were produced by injecting high strength dental stone into a mold and then zirconia cores were milled with CAD/CAM systems.

Hydroxyapatite Coating on TiO₂ Nanotube by Sol-Gel Method for Implant Applications.

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hydroxyapatite (HA) coating on titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotube by sol-gel process on viability of osteoblast like cell (MC3T3-E1) and bone formation in rat tibia. Specimens were divided into three groups including commercially pure titanium (control group), TiO2 nanotubes (group N), and HA coated TiO2 nanotubes (group HN). Surface characteristics were determined using field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM; S-4700, Hitachi, Japan) and contact angles were measured.

Novel -TCP Coated Titanium Nanofiber Surface for Enhanced Bone Growth.

In this study, we examined the effect of β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) coating on alkali-treated CP Grade II titanium surface via RF magnetron sputtering on osteoblast like cell (MC3T3-E1) viability and bone formation in rat tibia. The specimens were divided into three groups; commercially pure titanium (control group), alkali-treated titanium with nanofiber structure (NF group) and β-TCP coating on alkali-treated titanium with nanofiber structure (TNF group). The surface characteristics of specimens were observed under a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), and contact angle was measured.

Acid etching of glass-infiltrated zirconia and its biological response.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of acid etching treatment on surface characteristics and biological response of glass-infiltrated zirconia.

Materials And Methods: A hundred zirconia specimens were divided into four groups depending on surface treatments: untreated zirconia (group Z); acid-etched zirconia (group ZE); glass-infiltrated zirconia (group ZG); and glass-infiltrated and acid-etched zirconia (group ZGE). Surface roughness, surface topography, surface morphology, and Vickers hardness of specimens were evaluated.

A New Fast and Simple Border Molding Process for Complete Dentures Using a Compound Stick Gun.

This article describes the use of a newly invented compound stick gun to take impressions for complete denture. The border molding process involves loading the modeling compound in an electric heating device and applying an even thickness of compound on the flange of a custom tray at a proper temperature without hot water tempering. This method provides a quicker and easier border molding process alternative to conventional techniques.

Histological Evaluation of Nano-Micro Titanium Implant Surface Treatment in Beagle Humerus.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of nano-micro titanium implant surface using histology in beagle dogs. A total of 48 screw-shaped implants (Megagen, Daegu, Korea) which dimensions were 4 mm in diameter and 8.5 mm in length, were used.

Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Titanium Surface Modified by PVD/PACVD Process.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the response of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) via crystal violet staining assay on titanium surface modified by physical vapor deposition/plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition process. Specimens were divided into the following three groups: polished titanium (control group), titanium modified by DC magnetron sputtering (group TiN-Ti), and titanium modified by plasma nitriding (group N-Ti).

Evaluation of Osteoblast-Like Cell Viability and Differentiation on the Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser Peptide Immobilized Titanium Dioxide Nanotube via Chemical Grafting.

This study examined the effect of the immobilization of the Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (GRGDS) peptide on titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotube via chemical grafting on osteoblast-like cell (MG-63) viability and differentiation. The specimens were divided into two groups; TiO2 nanotubes and GRGDS-immobilized TiO2 nanotubes. The surface characteristics of GRGDS-immobilized TiO2 nanotubes were observed by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM).

Preparation and Characterisation of Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Nanotubular TiO2 Surface Obtained by Sol-Gel Process.

Hydroxyapatite (HA) coating on titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubular surface has been developed to complement the defects of both TiO2 and HA. A sol-gel processing technique was used to coat HA on TiO2 nanotubular surface. All the titanium discs were blasted with resorbable blast media (RBM).

Evaluation of marginal fit of 2 CAD-CAM anatomic contour zirconia crown systems and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic crown.

Purpose: This study was to evaluate the marginal fit of two CAD-CAM anatomic contour zirconia crown systems compared to lithium disilicate glass-ceramic crowns.

Materials And Methods: Shoulder and deep chamfer margin were formed on each acrylic resin tooth model of a maxillary first premolar. Two CAD-CAM systems (Prettau®Zirconia and ZENOSTAR®ZR translucent) and lithium disilicate glass ceramic (IPS e.

Analysis of Removal Torque of Injection Molded Zirconia Implants; An Experimental Study on Beagles.

This study compared the removal torque between injection molded zirconia implants and titanium implants with resorbable blast media (RBM) surfaces in beagle humeri. Fifteen screw-shaped implants were classified into 3 groups; titanium implant with RBM surface (Group RT), injection molded zirconia implant (Group Zr) and injection molded zirconia implant with sand-blasted surface (Group ZrS). Implants were inserted into beagle humeri.