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A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2022) | Viewed by 3396

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Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, School of Dentistry University of Messina, Messina, Italy
Interests: radiology; radiation necrosis; DCE perfusion MRI

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Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
Interests: electronics; biomaterials; bioengineering; magnetic materials; micromagnetic modeling

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Bioengineering and biomaterials currently form a very broad field of research for researchers and clinicians who aim to have a close collaboration of the two disciplines. This interaction may be directed at exploring and solving numerous problems related to medicine and dentistry.

Innovative biomaterials must support the application and development of new engineering methods which are useful for understanding and studying the response of devices applied to medical science.

Research should be directed at implementing finite element models (FEMs) followed up by experimental validation, which will allow for their optimization.

Engineering design should also deal with the regulatory framework existing in the identified sector and with the technological problems relating to its effective application.

Recently, new tools, digital devices, 3D models, and bioengineering interfaces have marked a step forward in the development of new strategies for the treatment and health of patients. Although many studies have offered promising clinical results, the international literature is still focused on the creation of materials and new medical devices that can offer predictable clinical success over the long term for patients involved in surgical procedures.

With this Special Issue, we aim to provide a global overview of progress in bioengineering tools and devices applied to medical and clinical practice, underlining the aspects of all innovative solutions in collaboration with the PhD research in Bioengineering applied to Medical Sciences at the University of Messina.

For this Special Issue, research articles, review papers, and brief scientific reports on materials for implants and prosthetic devices (orthopedic, cardiovascular, and other applications), bioactive and cell instructive materials, nanostructured biomaterials and nanoparticles, scaffolds for tissue engineering, biomedical coatings and antibacterial surfaces, materials for drug delivery carriers, tissue/biomaterial interfaces, and studies on clinical applications of biomaterials are welcome.

On behalf of Materials, you are cordially invited to contribute an article to the Special Issue “Bioengineering Applied to Medical Sciences: Contributions from University of Messina in 2021”.

Dr. Gabriele Cervino
Prof. Michele Gaeta
Prof. Giovanni Finocchio
Prof. Giacomo Risitano
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Keywords

  • materials science
  • medicine
  • dentistry
  • mathematics
  • computer science
  • neuroscience
  • chemical engineering
  • radiology
  • genetics and molecular biology
  • materials
  • bioengineering

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A Low-Cost Wireless Bite Force Measurement Device
by Paolo De Pasquale, Erasmo Rubino, Daniele Borzelli, Matteo Peditto, Enrico Nastro Siniscalchi, Francesco Saverio De Ponte, Giacomo Oteri and Andrea d’Avella
Materials 2022, 15(11), 4000; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15114000 - 04 Jun 2022
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Abstract
Assessing maximum voluntary bite force is important to characterize the functional state of the masticatory system. Due to several factors affecting the estimation of the maximum bite force, a unique solution combining desirable features such as reliability, accuracy, precision, usability, and comfort is [...] Read more.
Assessing maximum voluntary bite force is important to characterize the functional state of the masticatory system. Due to several factors affecting the estimation of the maximum bite force, a unique solution combining desirable features such as reliability, accuracy, precision, usability, and comfort is not available. The aim of the present study was to develop a low-cost bite force measurement device allowing for subject-specific customization, comfortable bite force expression, and reliable force estimation over time. The device was realized using an inexpensive load cell, two 3D printed ergonomic forks hosting reusable subject-specific silicone molds, a read-out system based on a low-cost microcontroller, and a wireless link to a personal computer. A simple model was used to estimate bite force taking into account individual morphology and device placement in the mouth. Measurement reliability, accuracy, and precision were assessed on a calibration dataset. A validation procedure on healthy participants was performed to assess the repeatability of the measurements over multiple repetitions and sessions. A 2% precision and 2% accuracy were achieved on measurements of forces in the physiological range of adult bite forces. Multiple recordings on healthy participants demonstrated good repeatability (coefficient of variation 11%) with no significant effect of repetition and session. The novel device provides an affordable and reliable solution for assessing maximum bite force that can be easily used to perform clinical evaluations in single sessions or in longitudinal studies. Full article
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