Titanium Nitride and Nitrogen Ion Implanted Coated Dental Materials [PDF]
Titanium nitride and/or nitrogen ion implanted coated dental materials have been investigated since the mid-1980s and considered in various applications in dentistry such as implants, abutments, orthodontic wires, endodontic files, periodontal/oral ...
Al Jabbari, Youssef S.+5 more
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Flexible 3D Kirigami Probes for In Vitro and In Vivo Neural Applications
A customizable and scalable approach to fabricate flexible 3D kirigami microelectrode arrays (MEAs) featuring up to 128 shanks, including surface and penetrating electrodes designed to interact with the 3D space of neural tissue, is presented. The 3D kirigami MEAs are successfully deployed in several neural applications, both in vitro and in vivo, and ...
Marie Jung+10 more
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ToMoBrush: Exploring Dental Health Sensing using a Sonic Toothbrush [PDF]
Early detection of dental disease is crucial to prevent adverse outcomes. Today, dental X-rays are currently the most accurate gold standard for dental disease detection. Unfortunately, regular X-ray exam is still a privilege for billions of people around the world.
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Effect of Phosphate Group Addition on the Properties of Denture Base Resins [PDF]
Statement of problem Acrylic resins are prone to microbial adherence, especially by Candida albicans. Surface-charged resins alter the ionic interaction between the denture resin and Candida hyphae, and these resins are being developed as a means to ...
Berzins, David W.+6 more
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Unperceivable Designs of Wearable Electronics
Unperceivable wearable technologies seamlessly integrate into everyone's daily life, for healthcare and Internet‐of‐Things applications. By remaining completely unnoticed both visually and tactilely, by the user and others, they ensure medical privacy and allow natural social interactions.
Yijun Liu+2 more
wiley +1 more source
Immediate versus water-storage performance of Class V flowable composite restoratives [PDF]
Objectives The aims of this investigation were to clarify the effects of 24 h water-storage and finishing time on mechanical properties and marginal adaptation to a Class V cavity of eight modern flowable resin-composites.
Hatanaka, Kenji+3 more
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Adjusting Cell‐Surface Interactions Through a Covalent Immobilization of Biomolecules
This review presents an overview of current and emerging immobilization techniques coupled with an in‐depth investigation of the underlying mechanisms governing the activity and stability of covalently immobilized biomolecules. The aim of this study is to serve as a guide for the development of long‐lasting biomedical coatings with versatile biological
Sara Shakibania+2 more
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Bioactive sphene-based ceramic coatings on cpTi substrates for dental implants: An in vitro study [PDF]
Titanium implant surface modifications have been widely investigated to favor the process of osseointegration. The present work aimed to evaluate the effect of sphene (CaTiSiO5) biocoating, on titanium substrates, on the in vitro osteogenic ...
Badocco, Denis+8 more
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Current Advances of Antibacterial Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration
Effective treatment of infectious bone defects requires not only robust bone regeneration, but also the elimination of bacterial infection. This review highlights current cutting‐edge concepts and innovations in synthetic bone repair biomaterials and antibacterial bone repair materials, aiming to promote clinical translation and inspire broader ...
Xueping Kong+3 more
wiley +1 more source
In situ Measurement of Airborne Particle Concentration in a Real Dental Office: Implications for Disease Transmission [PDF]
Recent guidelines by WHO recommend delaying non-essential oral health care amid COVID-19 pandemic and call for research on aerosol generated during dental procedures. Thus, this study aims to assess the mechanisms of dental aerosol dispersion in dental offices and to provide recommendations based on a quantitative study to minimize infection ...
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