Atomic Interaction S. aureus/Machined and Additive Manufacturing Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-35Nb-7Zr-5Ta Disks for Dental Implants.

The adhesion strength of a bacterial strain on a substrate influences colonization and biofilm development, so the biomolecular analysis of this interaction is a step that allows insights into the development of antifouling surfaces. As peri-implantitis is the main cause of failure of implant-supported oral rehabilitations and the dental literature presents gaps in the atomic bacteria/surface interaction, this study aimed to correlate the qualitative variation of roughness, wettability, chemical composition, and electrical potential of Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-35Nb-7Zr-5Ta (TNZT) disks obtained by machining (M) and additive manufacturing (AM) on the colonization and adhesion strength of S. aureus quantified by atomic force microscopy (AFM).

O-Ring and Bar-Clip: A Comparative Analysis of Retention in Overdenture Prostheses - A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Mandibular implant-supported overdentures (IODs) show higher retention than conventional complete dentures. However, there is no consensus on the best attachment to ensure resistance to vertical displacement. The most used are o-ring and bar-clip.

Chitosan coatings on titanium-based implants - From development to characterization and behavior: A systematic review.

Chitosan is a promising natural polymer for coatings, it combines intrinsic antibacterial and pro-osteoblastic properties, but the literature still has a gap from the development to behavior of these coatings, so this systematic review aimed to answer, "What is the relationship between the physical and chemical properties of polymeric chitosan coatings on titanium implants on antibacterial activity and osteoblast viability?". PRISMA guidelines was followed, the search was applied into 4 databases and grey literature, without the restriction of time and language. The selection process occurred in 2 blinded steps by the authors.

Efficacy of acupuncture on craniomandibular myofascial pain in temporomandibular disorder patients: A systematic review.

Background: This systematic review aimed to answer the question, "What is the efficacy of acupuncture treatment in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with myofascial pain?".

Data Sources And Study Selection: This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. The electronic search strategy was applied to the Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and Science Direct databases.

Factors that Affect the Shear Bond Strength of Pit and Fissure Sealants to Tooth Structure: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Pit and fissure sealants are effective in preventing caries disease, however, they may present flaws that damage the physical barrier leading to treatment failure.

Objective: To answer the question ''Do pit and fissure sealants present good adhering to the dental structure when analyzed by their resistance to shear/microshear?".

Methods: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and was recorded in Open Science Framework.