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A Universal Nanogel‐Based Coating Approach for Medical Implant Materials

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, Volume 3, Issue 7, July 2023., 2023
The different classes of implants have diverse physicochemical properties, therefore it is essential to develop a nanogel‐coating approach that is translatable on every implant surface. The applied coating is homogenous and stable in both in vitro and in vivo conditions.
Devlina Ghosh, Damla Keskin, Abigail M. Forson, Colin W. K. Rosman, Reinier Bron, Clio M. Siebenmorgen, Guangyue Zu, Alessia Lasorsa, Patrick C. A Van Der Wel, Theo G. Van Kooten, Max J. H. Witjes, Jelmer Sjollema, Henny C. Van Der Mei, Patrick Van Rijn   +13 more
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Prosthetic management of an ocular defect utilizing a novel threaded iris fabrication technique

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 11, Issue 6, June 2023., 2023
Initial presentation of the aquired eye defect with inflamed tissue and a contracted socket with superior sulcus deformity. Key Clinical Message The conservative prosthodontic construction of an ocular prosthesis utilizing our novel threaded iris fabrication technique required high time and prosthodontic resource inputs and produced a lifelike ...
James Dudley, Jane Pellew, Nafij Bin Jamayet   +2 more
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Enhancement of Tech‐Sil25 Maxillofacial Silicone Mechanical Properties after Artificial Weathering through Addition of Nanoparticles

International Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Purpose. To evaluate the effect of nanosilica and nanoalumina addition in Tech‐sil25 maxillofacial silicone before and after exposure to artificial weathering conditions. Materials and Methods. A total of 144 samples were divided into four groups, a control group (n = 12) and three test groups, nanosilica (NS) (n = 36), nanoalumina (NA) (n = 36), and a
Shahad Fadhil Bunyan, Fatanah Mohamad Suhaimi, Faraedon Mohidden Mostafa Zardawi, Siti Noor Fazliah Mohd Noor, Muhammad Azrul Zabidi, Andrea Scribante   +5 more
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Main Applications and Recent Research Progresses of Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry

BioMed Research International, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
In recent ten years, with the fast development of digital and engineering manufacturing technology, additive manufacturing has already been more and more widely used in the field of dentistry, from the first personalized surgical guides to the latest personalized restoration crowns and root implants.
Gan Huang, Libo Wu, Jie Hu, Xiongming Zhou, Fei He, Li Wan, Shu-Ting Pan, Fernanda Faot   +7 more
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Effects of Disinfection Methods on the Color Stability of Precolored and Hand‐Colored Maxillofacial Silicone: An In Vitro Study

International Journal of Biomaterials, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Maxillofacial prostheses are used in rehabilitation of patients with facial defects. Typically, these prostheses are fabricated with medical grade silicone and are tinted corresponding to the patients’ natural skin color. However, exposure to environment and disinfectants can result in color changes.
Natdhanai Chotprasert, Binit Shrestha, Kawin Sipiyaruk, Fu-Gen Wu   +3 more
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3D Printing of Physical Organ Models: Recent Developments and Challenges

Advanced Science, Volume 8, Issue 17, September 8, 2021., 2021
3D printing technologies allows simple and convenient manufacturing of multifunctional organ models, which has been an emerging direction of 3D printing in medicine. Herein, the current methods and recent advancements in 3D printing of organ models are reviewed, with focus on improving the performance and cost effectiveness.
Zhongboyu Jin, Yuanrong Li, Kang Yu, Linxiang Liu, Jianzhong Fu, Xinhua Yao, Aiguo Zhang, Yong He   +7 more
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A Novel Tension Machine Promotes Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Osteoblastic and Fibroblastic Differentiation by Applying Cyclic Tension

Stem Cells International, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are intraosseous stem cells, and the effects of tensile strain on BMSC differentiation mediate several bone‐related treatments. To study the response of BMSCs under tension, we designed and developed a small cellular tension instrument, iStrain.
Yi Zhao, Yiping Huang, Lingfei Jia, Ruoxi Wang, Kuang Tan, Weiran Li, Francesca Posa   +6 more
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Evaluating the Peel Bond Strength of Polymethylmethacrylate and Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer Reinforced with Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative In-vitro Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Maxillofacial prostheses typically last around six months. The facial prostheses are usually provided with an acrylic substructure. This aids in enhanced retention and stability of silicone material.
Shruti Varma, Deeksha Gupta, Sonal Mehta, Dhwani Patel   +3 more
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Design and Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering of Human Heart Valves [PDF]

, 2009
We developed a new fabrication technique for 3-dimensional scaffolds for tissue engineering of human heart valve tissue. A human aortic homograft was scanned with an X-ray computer tomograph.
Fu, P., Lueth, T., Meiser, B. M., Reichart, B., Schaefermeier, P. K., Schmitz, C., Sodian, R., Szymanski, D., Weiss, F.   +8 more
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Effect of calcium carbonate nanoparticles on the bonding strength of maxillofacial silicone to acrylic substrate

Sulaimani Dental Journal, 2016
The clinical life of a maxillofacial prosthesis averages about six months before it needs to be re-fabricated. Most of maxillofacial prosthesis attached to the acrylic resin via adhesive primers detached and have to be re-attached every few months ...
Fahd Ikram, Salem Al-Samarraie
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