Feasibility and Efficacy of a Degradable Magnesium-Alloy GBR Membrane for Bone Augmentation in a Distal Bone-Defect Model in Beagle Dogs.

We explored the feasibility and efficacy of a degradable magnesium (Mg) alloy guided bone regeneration (GBR) in the treatment of bone defects after tooth extraction. A GBR membrane (MAR-Gide (MG)) was used to treat a mandibular second molar (M2M)-distal bone defect (DBD). In eight beagle dogs, bilateral mandibular second and fourth premolars were hemi-sected.

Network meta-analysis of the treatment efficacy of different lasers for peri-implantitis.

The aim of this study was comparing different lasers with conventional non-surgical treatment (CNT) for the management of peri-implantitis, regarding probing depth (PD), plaque index (PLI), clinical attachment level (CAL), and sulcus bleeding index (SBI). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on different lasers and CNT for peri-implantitis were searched. Pairwise and network meta-analyses were performed to analyze the PD, PLI, CAL, and SBI outcomes.

The Dynamic Viscoelasticity of Dental Soft Polymer Material Containing Citrate Ester-Based Plasticizers.

The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamic viscoelasticity of dental soft polymer material containing citrate ester-based plasticizers. Three kinds of citrate ester-based plasticizer (Citroflex C-2: TEC, Citroflex A-2: ATEC, and Citroflex A-4: ATBC), with the combination of 5 wt% ethyl alcohol, were used as the liquid phase. The dynamic viscoelastic properties of nine ethyl methacrylate polymers: (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I) were immersed in 37 °C distilled water for 0, 1, 3, 7, 14 and 30 days, respectively.

Effect of amylase activity on mechanical properties of dental composite resin.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of amylase activity on the mechanical properties of three dental composite resin (Filtek Z350; Filtek Z250 and Polofil Supra). The specimens were immersed in amylase solution at four different activities (25, 50, 100 and 200 KIU/L) with an artificial saliva solution (AS) as a control. The flexural strength (FS) and elastic modulus (EM) were determined in a three-point bending test after immersion for periods up to 12 months.

Effect of peri-implant bone resorption on mechanical stress in the implant body: In vivo measured load-based finite element analysis.

Background: Research on resolving implant fracture is still gaining attention as it can be a serious treatment failure outcome. The implant fracture is likely to occur due to increased stress in implant body associated with peri-implant bone resorption.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between degree of peri-implant bone resorption and stress distribution in implant body by using finite element analysis (FEA).

Vitamin D and liver cancer risk: A meta-analysis of prospective studies.

Background And Objectives: The association between circulating vitamin D and liver cancer risk has been controversial on the basis of epidemiological studies. The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate this association with prospective studies.

Methods And Study Design: A systematic literature search was implemented in PubMed and Scopus databases up to June 2019.

Comparison of technical, biological, and esthetic parameters of ceramic and metal-ceramic implant-supported fixed dental prostheses: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Differences between ceramic and metal-ceramic implant-supported fixed dental prostheses are unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the technical, biological, and esthetic complication rates of implant-supported ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations.

Material And Methods: Six databases were searched to identify randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) and prospective and retrospective cohort studies of implant-supported fixed dental prostheses.

Effect of Lasers on Dentine Hypersensitivity: Evidence From a Meta-analysis.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term desensitizing effect of lasers in reducing dentine hypersensitivity (DH) compared with negative controls.

Material And Methods: Six databases were searched to identify relevant articles published up to June 8, 2018. Randomized controlled trials comparing lasers with placebo or no treatment control in adult patients who suffer from DH were included.

Network meta-analysis on the effect of desensitizing toothpastes on dentine hypersensitivity.

Objectives: This network meta-analysis compares different desensitizing toothpastes and placebo in terms of their effects on dentine hypersensitivity (DH) at 2, 4, and 8 weeks.

Materials And Methods: A systematic electronic literature search of four databases, and a manual search, were performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on different desensitizing toothpastes for the treatment of DH. Pair-wise and network meta-analyses were performed to analyze the desensitization effect at 2, 4, and 8 weeks.

Characterization and transferability of microsatellites for var. (Gentianaceae).

Premise Of The Study: Microsatellite markers were developed for a medicinal herb, var. (Gentianaceae), for the future assessment of population genetic structure and potential hybridization events with related taxa.

Methods And Results: Using the 454 FLX+ sequencing platform, we obtained 81,717 clean reads with an average length of 291 bp.

The effect of crude drugs on the angiogenic property and dynamic viscoelasticity of PEMA-based soft polymer materials.

This study aimed to determine the effect of crude drugs on the dynamic viscoelasticity and angiogenic property of soft polymer materials, in vitro. Two kinds of polyethyl methacrylates, and crude drugs (Astragalus membranaceus Bunge [HQ] and Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge [DS]) were used in their powdered forms. And, acetyl tributyl citrate and ethyl alcohol were used in the liquid form.

StPBS2, a MAPK kinase gene, is involved in determining hyphal morphology, cell wall development, hypertonic stress reaction as well as the production of secondary metabolites in Northern Corn Leaf Blight pathogen Setosphaeria turcica.

Mitogen activated protein kinase kinase (MAPKK) is a crucial component in the MAPK signaling pathway. However, the functions of MAPKKs in foliar pathogens remain poorly understood. In the current study, a MAPKK gene designated as StPBS2 was cloned from Setosphaeria turcica and the functions of this gene were investigated by RNAi technology.

Biomechanical and histological evaluation of the osseointegration capacity of two types of zirconia implant.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical and histological behavior of a ceria-stabilized zirconia-alumina nanocomposite (NanoZr) in comparison with that of 3 mol% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (3Y-TZP) in Sprague Dawley rats. Cylindrical NanoZr and 3Y-TZP implants (diameter 1 mm, length 2 mm) were used. Implant-surface morphology and surface roughness were determined by scanning white-light interferometry and scanning electron microscopy, respectively.

A novel method of surface modification by electrochemical deoxidation: Effect on surface characteristics and initial bioactivity of zirconia.

The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the surface characteristics and initial bioactivity of ceria-stabilized zirconia/alumina nanocomposite (NANOZR) with those of yttria-stabilized zirconia (3Y-TZP) and pure titanium (CpTi) following the use of three surface modification methods; polishing, sandblasting/acid-etching (SB-E) and electrochemical deoxidation (ECD). Physical properties including surface morphology, chemical composition, X-ray diffraction, surface wettability, surface roughness, and hardness were measured. Osteoblast-like MC3T3-E1 cells were used to examine cell morphology and attachment to the surfaces of the materials.

An investigation on the biotribocorrosion behaviour of CoCrMo alloy grafted with polyelectrolyte brush.

Surface grafting of polyelectrolyte brush, such as 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate potassium salt (SPMK), on hip implant materials has been reported to reduce the wear of the orthopaedic bearing surface. However, the biotribocorrosion behaviour of the SPMK brush has not been taken into consideration in previous research. In the present study, SPMK was grafted on Co28Cr6Mo alloy through photo-induced polymerization, and the biotribocorrosion behaviour was investigated by a series of frictional-electrochemical tests using a universal materials tester combined with an electrochemical measurement (three-electrode) system.

Abrasive wear and surface roughness of contemporary dental composite resin.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the abrasive wear and surface roughness of 20 currently available commercial dental composite resins, including nanofilled, supra-nanofilled, nanohybrid and microhybrid composite resins. The volume loss, maximum vertical loss, surface roughness (R(a)) and surface morphology [Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)] were determined after wear. The inorganic filler content was determined by thermogravimetric analysis.

StSTE12 is required for the pathogenicity of Setosphaeria turcica by regulating appressorium development and penetration.

In filamentous fungi, the pathogenic mitogen-activated protein kinase (PMK) pathway performs an important function in plant infection. STE12-like genes found in higher eukaryotes encode transcription factors and are regulated by the PMK pathway. However, the functions of STE12-like genes in foliar pathogens remain poorly understood.

The adhesive strength and initial viscosity of denture adhesives.

Objective: To examine the initial viscosity and adhesive strength of modern denture adhesives in vitro.

Materials And Methods: Three cream-type denture adhesives (Poligrip S, Corect Cream, Liodent Cream; PGS, CRC, LDC) and three powder-type denture adhesives (Poligrip Powder, New Faston, Zanfton; PGP, FSN, ZFN) were used in this study. The initial viscosity was measured using a controlled-stress rheometer.

The surface characterization and bioactivity of NANOZR in vitro.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surface characterization and bioactivity of ceria-stabilized zirconia/alumina nanocomposite (NANOZR) in comparison to yttria-stabilized zirconia (3Y-TZP) and pure titanium (CpTi). Three-dimension surface morphology, surface wettability, bovine serum albumin adsorption rate, cell morphology, cell proliferation and ALP activity of three tested materials were measured. There were no significant differences in surface roughness, contact angle among the three materials.

Influence of composition on the adhesive strength and initial viscosity of denture adhesives.

To investigate the effect of composition on the initial viscosity and adhesive strength between denture adhesives and the denture base. Two types of water-soluble polymers (methoxy ethylene maleic anhydride copolymer [PVM-MA] and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose [CMC]) were used. Samples were divided into three groups.

Effect of nanofiller on wear resistance and surface roughness of resin composites.

Objective: To compare the wear resistance and surface roughness of nanofiller-containing composites and microhybrid composites after simulated wear.

Methods: Five microhybrid composites and five nanofiller-containing resin composites were included in the study. Six cylindrical specimens with a diameter of 10 mm and a thickness of 6 mm for each material were prepared.

[Study on the properties of self-adhering flowable composite].

Objective: This study was designed to investigate the properties of self-adhering flowable composite by comparison with self-etching adhesive and traditional composite. Moreover, the effect of additional etching process on the bond strength of dentin was investigated.

Methods: Totally 90 bovine incisors were prepared to expose the dentin, and then divided into three groups (Group A, Group B and Group C).

StRas2 regulates morphogenesis, conidiation and appressorium development in Setosphaeria turcica.

The proteins of Ras family are a large group of monomeric GTPases and act as molecular switches transducing extracellular signals into the cell in higher eukaryotes. However, little is known about roles of Ras family in the foliar pathogens. In this research, we cloned the gene named StRas2 encoding Ras in Setosphaeria turcica and investigated its function by RNA interference technology.