Fetuin A functionalisation of biodegradable PLLA--PEG nonwovens towards enhanced biomineralisation and osteoblastic growth behaviour.

Therapy for large-scale bone defects remains a major challenge in regenerative medicine. In this context, biodegradable electrospun nonwovens are a promising material to be applied as a temporary implantable scaffold as their fibre diameters are in the micro- and nanometre range and possess a high surface-to-volume ratio paired with high porosity. In this work, assessment of biodegradable PLLA--PEG nonwovens with fetuin A covalently anchored to the surface has been performed in terms of biomineralisation and the influence on MG-63 osteoblast cell metabolic activity, biosynthesis of type I collagen propeptide and inflammatory potential.

Fracture strength of monolithic and glass-soldered ceramic subcomponents of 5-unit fixed dental prosthesis.

Purpose: Zirconium dioxide ceramic has been successfully introduced as a framework material for fixed dental prostheses. To reduce manufacturing constraints, joining of subcomponents could be a promising approach to increase the mechanical performance of long-span fixed dental prostheses. In this experimental study, the biomechanical behavior of monolithic and soldered framework specimens for fixed dental prostheses made of Y-TZP was investigated.

Factors, Perceptions and Beliefs Associated with Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in German Primary Dental Care: A Qualitative Study.

Dentists account for up to 10% of all prescribed antibiotics in primary care, with up to 80% being inappropriate. Targeted approaches to change prescription behavior are scarce. This study aimed at identifying specific barriers and facilitators for prudent antibiotic use in German dentistry by using qualitative methods.

A multicentric survey to evaluate preclinical education in Endodontology in German-speaking countries.

Aim: To evaluate preclinical education in Endodontology at Austrian, German and Swiss dental schools using an online survey.

Methodology: An online survey divided into nine categories was sent using SurveyMonkey software to 37 dental schools, before the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire included 50 questions to evaluate preclinical endodontic education, such as faculty-to-student ratios, topics taught and materials used, in preclinical phantom head courses.

Dental care resistance prevention and antibiotic prescribing modification-the cluster-randomised controlled DREAM trial.

Background: Bacterial resistance development is one of the most urgent problems in healthcare worldwide. In Europe, dentistry accounts for a comparatively high amount of antibiotic prescriptions. In light of increasing levels of bacterial resistance, this development is alarming.