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A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 February 2024 | Viewed by 3286

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Dr. Angelo Michele Inchingolo

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Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70121 Bari, Italy
Interests: medicine and dentistry; stem cells; platelet-derived growth factors; implantology; oral and maxillofacial pathology; oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral medicine; orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; periodontics; prosthodontics; dermatology; immunology; microbiology; public health and preventive medicine; biotechnology
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Dr. Gianna Dipalma

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Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: oral surgery; parodontology; implantology; oral health; oral care; orthodontics; prevention; diagnosis; COVID-19
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Dr. Assunta Patano

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Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; oral medicine; oropharyngeal neoplasms; hygiene; prevention
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Dr. Alessio Danilo Inchingolo

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Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: oral surgery; orthodontics; microbiota; oral health; COVID-19; prevention; diagnosis; endodontics; parodontology; implantology
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Dr. Giuseppina Malcangi

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Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: orthodontics; microbiota; microbiome
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Prof. Dr. Francesco Inchingolo

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Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: medicine and dentistry; stem cells; platelet-derived growth factors; endodontics; geriatric dentistry; implantology; oral and maxillofacial pathology; oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral biology; oral medicine; orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; periodontics; prosthodontics; dermatology; immunology; microbiology; public health and preventive medicine; biotechnology; sleep medicine; biochemistry and dental hygiene
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Dear Colleagues,

It is our utmost pleasure to invite you to submit manuscripts to one of the most current topics in dentistry: “New Insights in Dental Biomaterials”.

The history of the use of biomaterials in dentistry is constantly evolving, due to the invention and improved understanding of new materials.

These advances have been due to the continuous quest for new materials and new technologies used in the design and fabrication of new and novel materials, and, in particular, the understanding of new materials with innovative clinical applications.

A modern approach often requires interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary expertise, the use of digital technologies for treatment planning to enhance the predictability of the execution, and a comprehensive team approach. New technologies can help in reducing the invasiveness of the clinical procedures.

Developments in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have only been possible due to work from this partnership. This Special Issue will provide an excellent forum to bring together different communities and publish research of a high caliber, which will be beneficial to healthcare. For this purpose, we invite you to submit original research articles and reviews on any of the topics mentioned above.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. Angelo Michele Inchingolo
Dr. Gianna Dipalma
Dr. Assunta Patano
Dr. Alessio Danilo Inchingolo
Dr. Giuseppina Malcangi
Prof. Dr. Francesco Inchingolo
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Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomedicines is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

dental biomaterials
oral surgery
orthodontic
aligners
maxillofacial surgery
dental disease
dental materials
orthodontic diseases
periodontology
oral implantology
regenerative tissue
growth factor
stem cells
bone regeneration
tissue regeneration
engineering
intraoral scan
personalized medicine

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Statistical Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Resin through Triple-Jetting Technology and Conventional PMMA in Orthodontic Occlusal Splint Manufacturing

Horatiu Alexandru Colosi

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Biomedicines 2023, 11(8), 2155; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11082155 - 31 Jul 2023

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Dental 3D-printing technologies, including stereolithography (SLA), polyjet (triple-jetting technology), and fusion deposition modeling, have revolutionized the field of orthodontic occlusal splint manufacturing. Three-dimensional printing is now currently used in many dental fields, such as restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, implantology, and orthodontics. This study aimed to assess the mechanical properties of 3D-printed materials and compare them with the conventional polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Compression, flexural, and tensile properties were evaluated and compared between PMMA samples (n = 20) created using the “salt and pepper” technique and digitally designed 3D-printed samples (n = 20). The samples were subjected to scanning electron microscope analysis. Statistical analysis revealed that the control material (PMMA) exhibited a significantly higher Young’s modulus of compression and tensile strength (p < 0.05). In the flexural tests, the control samples demonstrated superior load at break results (p < 0.05). However, the 3D-printed samples exhibited significantly higher maximum bending stress at maximum load (MPa) (p < 0.05). Young’s modulus of tensile testing (MPa) was statistically significant higher for the control samples, while the 3D-printed samples demonstrated significantly higher values for elongation at break (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that 3D-printed materials are a promising alternative that can be effectively utilized in clinical practice, potentially replacing traditional heat-cured resin in various applications. Full article

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Improving the Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Occlusal Splints Using Nanoparticles: Silver and Zinc Oxide

Ioan Barbur

Horia Opris

Horatiu Alexandru Colosi

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Biomedicines 2023, 11(7), 1965; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11071965 - 12 Jul 2023

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The goal of the current study was to determine the mechanical proprieties of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and the improved compound, the graphene-based PMMA, with Zn and Ag and to compare the results. Scanning electron microscopy analysis of the samples before and after the mechanical test was conducted. The compression behavior, flexural properties, tensile strength, and shape of the samples were all investigated and compared between the variants of PMMA. Commercially available polymethylmethacrylate was used (Orthocryl^®—Dentaurum, Ispringen, Germany) with the salt and pepper technique according to the manufacturer’s instructions to produce 20 samples for each mechanical trial with standard cylinders (4 mm diameter × 8 mm length) for compression, parallelepipedal prisms for flexing (2 mm × 2 mm × 25 mm) and flat samples for traction. There was no statistical difference in the mechanical proprieties of the samples evaluated, although there were values that could suggest significance. The graphene-based PMMA demonstrated good mechanical proprieties, like the commercially available PMMA, and appears promising for future clinical use based on its multiple advantages. Full article

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Innovative Nanostructured Fillers for Dental Resins: Nanoporous Alumina and Titania Nanotubes

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Biomedicines 2023, 11(7), 1926; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11071926 - 07 Jul 2023

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The possibility of improving dental restorative materials is investigated through the addition of two different types of fillers to a polymeric resin. These fillers, consisting of porous alumina and TiO₂ nanotubes, are compared based on their common physicochemical properties on the nanometric scale. The aim was to characterize and compare the surface morphological properties of composite resins with different types of fillers using analytical techniques. Moreover, ways to optimize the mechanical, surface, and aesthetic properties of reinforced polymer composites are discussed for applications in dental treatments. Filler-reinforced polymer composites are the most widely used materials in curing dental pathologies, although it remains necessary to optimize properties such as mechanical resistance, surface characteristics, and biocompatibility. Anodized porous alumina nanoparticles prepared by electrochemical anodization offer a route to improve mechanical properties and biocompatibility as well as to allow for the controlled release of bioactive molecules that can promote tissue integration and regeneration. The inclusion of TiO₂ nanotubes prepared by hydrothermal treatment in the resin matrix promotes the improvement of mechanical and physical properties such as strength, stiffness, and hardness, as well as aesthetic properties such as color stability and translucency. The surface morphological properties of composite resins with anodized porous alumina and TiO₂ nanotube fillers were characterized by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and X-ray chemical analysis. In addition, the stress–strain behavior of the two composite resins is examined in comparison with enamel and dentin. Full article

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Predictability and Effectiveness of Nuvola^® Aligners in Dentoalveolar Transverse Changes: A Retrospective Study

Angelo Michele Inchingolo

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Biomedicines 2023, 11(5), 1366; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11051366 - 05 May 2023

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Nowadays, many people use clear aligners to address their dental issues. The efficacy of transparent dental aligners must be investigated even though they are more aesthetically pleasing, easy to use, and tidy than permanent tools. Thirty-five patients in this study’s sample group who used Nuvola^® clear aligners for their orthodontic therapy were prospectively observed. Initial, simulated, and final digital scans were analysed with a digital calliper. The actual results were compared with the prescribed ending position to evaluate the efficacy of transversal dentoalveolar expansion. Aligner treatments in Groups A (12) and B (24), particularly in the dental tip measures, demonstrated high adherence to the prescription. On the other hand, the gingival measures exhibited a greater level of bias, and the differences were statistically significant. However, there was no difference in the outcomes between the two groups (12 vs. 24). Within specific parameters, the evaluated aligners were shown to be helpful in predicting movements in the transverse plane, particularly when considering movements linked to the vestibular–palatal inclination of the dental elements. This article compares the expansion effectiveness of Nuvola^® aligners compared with other work in the literature using competitor companies. Full article

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Can Graphene Pave the Way to Successful Periodontal and Dental Prosthetic Treatments? A Narrative Review

Alina Mihaela Apostu

Irina-Georgeta Sufaru

Oana Tanculescu

Simona Stoleriu

Adrian Doloca

Alice Arina Ciocan Pendefunda

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Sorina Mihaela Solomon

Biomedicines 2023, 11(9), 2354; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11092354 - 23 Aug 2023

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Graphene, as a promising material, holds the potential to significantly enhance the field of dental practices. Incorporating graphene into dental materials imparts enhanced strength and durability, while graphene-based nanocomposites offer the prospect of innovative solutions such as antimicrobial dental implants or scaffolds. Ongoing research into graphene-based dental adhesives and composites also suggests their capacity to improve the quality and reliability of dental restorations. This narrative review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the application of graphene derivatives in the dental domain, with a particular focus on their application in prosthodontics and periodontics. It is important to acknowledge that further research and development are imperative to fully explore the potential of graphene and ensure its safe use in dental practices. Full article

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