Role of Dental Biomaterials in Promoting Oral Health

A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Dental Biomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 1421

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Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, University State of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
Interests: tooth tissue as substrate for dental materials adhesion (enamel and dentin); preventive and restorative dental materials; dentin permeability; chemical, mechanical and biological degradation of dental materials; tooth substrate and tooth/material interfaces; mineralization and biomineralization of enamel and dentin; artificial caries producing methods; tissue regeneration; bioactive materials
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Dear Colleagues,

As the Guest Editor for this Special Issue, ‘Role of Dental Biomaterials in Promoting Oral Health’, I am pleased to invite submissions of manuscripts that highlight cutting-edge research pushing the boundaries of knowledge in this vital field. 

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in dental biomaterials and their profound impact on oral health. We welcome contributions that span a spectrum of topics, from innovative materials and fabrication techniques to clinical applications and case studies. 

The manuscripts could address the following subjects: 

  • Novel Biomaterials: New materials with enhanced biocompatibility, durability, and functionality for various dental applications;
  • Clinical Applications: Practical implementation and clinical outcomes of dental biomaterials in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and beyond;
  • Biomechanical Considerations: Mechanical properties and structural integrity of dental biomaterials for optimal performance;
  • Emerging Technologies: The use of cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing and nanotechnology, in advancing dental biomaterial research.

All manuscripts should be submitted online via the journal's submission system, indicating the name of this Special Issue ‘Role of Dental Biomaterials in Promoting Oral Health.’ 

I look forward to you receiving valuable contributions, which will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of dental biomaterials and contribute to advancements in oral health.

Prof. Dr. Regina Maria Puppin-Rontani
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • novel biomaterials
  • clinical applications
  • biomechanical considerations
  • emerging technologies

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The Influence of Cement Thickness within the Cap on Stress Distribution for Dental Implants
by Mario Ceddia, Tea Romasco, Luca Comuzzi, Alessandro Cipollina, Adriano Piattelli, Gianna Dipalma, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Francesco Inchingolo, Natalia Di Pietro and Bartolomeo Trentadue
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070199 - 21 Jul 2024
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The purpose of this finite element analysis (FEA) was to evaluate the stress distribution within the prosthetic components and bone in relation to varying cement thicknesses (from 20 to 60 μm) utilized to attach a zirconia crown on a conometric cap. The study [...] Read more.
The purpose of this finite element analysis (FEA) was to evaluate the stress distribution within the prosthetic components and bone in relation to varying cement thicknesses (from 20 to 60 μm) utilized to attach a zirconia crown on a conometric cap. The study focused on two types of implants (Cyroth and TAC, AoN Implants, Grisignano di Zocco, Italy) featuring a Morse cone connection. Detailed three-dimensional (3D) models were developed to represent the bone structure (cortical and trabecular) and the prosthetic components, including the crown, cement, cap, abutment, and the implant. Both implants were placed 1.5 mm subcrestally and subjected to a 200 N load at a 45° inclination on the crown. The results indicated that an increase in cement thickness led to a reduction in von Mises stress on the cortical bone for both Cyroth and TAC implants, while the decrease in stress on the trabecular bone (apical zone) was relatively less pronounced. However, the TAC implant exhibited a higher stress field in the apical area compared to the Cyroth implant. In summary, this study investigated the influence of cement thickness on stress transmission across prosthetic components and peri-implant tissues through FEA analysis, emphasizing that the 60 μm cement layer demonstrated higher stress values approaching the material strength limit. Full article
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