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View article: The effect of bone defect size on the 3D accuracy of alveolar bone augmentation performed with additively manufactured patient-specific titanium mesh
The effect of bone defect size on the 3D accuracy of alveolar bone augmentation performed with additively manufactured patient-specific titanium mesh Open
Objective Additively manufactured (3D-printed) titanium meshes have been adopted in the dental field as non-resorbable membranes for guided bone regeneration (GBR) surgery. However, according to previous studies, inaccuracies between plann…
View article: Enamel Erosion Reduction through Coupled Sodium Fluoride and Laser Treatments before Exposition in an Acid Environment: An In Vitro Randomized Control SEM Morphometric Analysis
Enamel Erosion Reduction through Coupled Sodium Fluoride and Laser Treatments before Exposition in an Acid Environment: An In Vitro Randomized Control SEM Morphometric Analysis Open
(1) Background: Erosive lesions of dental enamel are steadily increasing owing to both the availability of exogenous acid and the production of endogenous acid. The aim of this study was to investigate the erosion-inhibiting potential of a…
View article: Bioresorption Control and Biological Response of Magnesium Alloy AZ31 Coated with Poly-β-Hydroxybutyrate
Bioresorption Control and Biological Response of Magnesium Alloy AZ31 Coated with Poly-β-Hydroxybutyrate Open
Magnesium and its alloys are not normally used as bioresorbable temporary implants due to their high and uncontrolled degradation rate in a physiological liquid environment. The improvement of corrosion resistance to simulated body fluids …
View article: Prediction of Dento-Skeletal Effects Changes in Skeletal Class II Division I In Early Adolescents and Young Adults Treated with Herbst Appliance
Prediction of Dento-Skeletal Effects Changes in Skeletal Class II Division I In Early Adolescents and Young Adults Treated with Herbst Appliance Open
The present courts study investigated the effect of an orthopedic oro-facial appliance in the treatment of skeletal class II malocclusions, sagittal mandible retrusione with respect to the maxillary complex or sagittal protrusion of the ma…
View article: Bio-Resorption Control and Biological Response of Magnesium Alloy AZ31 Coated with Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate
Bio-Resorption Control and Biological Response of Magnesium Alloy AZ31 Coated with Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate Open
Magnesium and its alloys are not normally used as bio-resorbable temporary implants due to their high and uncontrolled degradation rate in physiological liquid environment. The improvement of corrosion resistance to simulated body fluids (…
View article: Biomechanically Tunable Nano-Silica/P-HEMA Structural Hydrogels for Bone Scaffolding
Biomechanically Tunable Nano-Silica/P-HEMA Structural Hydrogels for Bone Scaffolding Open
Innovative tissue engineering biomimetic hydrogels based on hydrophilic polymers have been investigated for their physical and mechanical properties. 5% to 25% by volume loading PHEMA-nanosilica glassy hybrid samples were equilibrated at 3…
View article: Biomechanically Tunable Nano-Silica/P-HEMA Structural Hydrogels for Bone Scaffolding
Biomechanically Tunable Nano-Silica/P-HEMA Structural Hydrogels for Bone Scaffolding Open
Innovative tissue engineering biomimetic hydrogels based on hydrophilic polymers have been investigated for their physical and mechanical properties. 5% to 25% by volume loading PHEMA-nanosilica glassy hybrid samples were equilibrated at 3…
View article: Retrospective Analysis of Morphological and Functional Alterations of the Maxillo-Facial Area in Patients Treated for Neurosurgical Pathologies with a Different Pterional Approach
Retrospective Analysis of Morphological and Functional Alterations of the Maxillo-Facial Area in Patients Treated for Neurosurgical Pathologies with a Different Pterional Approach Open
Sansalone Salvatore and Apicella Davide* Author Affiliations Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Calabrodental Hospital, Marrelli Health, Italy Received: February 16, 2021 | Published: February 25, 2021 Corresponding a…
View article: The Biomechanics of Lip-Bumper Appliances. A Finite Elements Analysis Approach
The Biomechanics of Lip-Bumper Appliances. A Finite Elements Analysis Approach Open
Sansalone Salvatore and Apicella Davide* Author Affiliations Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Italy Received: February 16, 2021 | Published: February 25, 2021 Corresponding author: Apicella Davide, Department of Ort…
View article: Case-specific finite element analysis of dental CAD/CAM prostheses to identify design flaws prior to manufacture.
Case-specific finite element analysis of dental CAD/CAM prostheses to identify design flaws prior to manufacture. Open
The results of the present investigation showed the importance and future impact of the application of FEA in the daily practice of prosthodontics. A FEA-implemented CAD process would allow proper prosthetic volumes with correct dimensions…
View article: Innovative approach for the <i>in vitro</i> research on biomedical scaffolds designed and customized with CAD-CAM technology
Innovative approach for the <i>in vitro</i> research on biomedical scaffolds designed and customized with CAD-CAM technology Open
Introduction: Studies on biomaterials involve assays aimed to assess the interactions between the biomaterial and the cells seeded on its surface. However, the morphology of biomaterials is heterogeneous and it could be tricky to standardi…
View article: Periodontal Bone Substitutes Application Techniques and Cost Evaluation: A Review
Periodontal Bone Substitutes Application Techniques and Cost Evaluation: A Review Open
Bioactive Materials have been used since decades but the researches on these materials are still continuing in phase. This material got extra ordinary attention by the scientist and researchers. Bioactive material has ability to bind itsel…
View article: Periodontal Bone Substitutes Application Techniques and Cost Evaluation: A Review
Periodontal Bone Substitutes Application Techniques and Cost Evaluation: A Review Open
Bioactive Materials have been used since decades but the researches on these materials are still continuing in phase. This material got extra ordinary attention by the scientist and researchers. Bioactive material has ability to bind itsel…
View article: Influence of peak oral temperatures on veneer–core interface stress state
Influence of peak oral temperatures on veneer–core interface stress state Open
Objective: There is a growing interest for the use of Y-TZP zirconia as core material in veneered all-ceramic prostheses. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of CET on the stress distribution of a porcelain lay…