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Research Progress in Functional Dental Materials

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 February 2024) | Viewed by 9449

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jingwei He

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Guest Editor
College of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
Interests: dental resin composites; glass ionomer cements; dental bonding agent; acrylic bone cement; antibacterial materials; 3D print materials
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Dr. Biao Yu

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Guest Editor Assistant
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang 524048, China
Interests: polymers; polymer synthesis; dental materials

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Dental materials are man-made materials that are used in dentistry to restore or replace tooth structures to maintain or improve the quality of life of dental patients. Dental materials can be classified as restorative materials, preventive materials, and auxiliary materials, and their characteristics vary according to their intended purpose.

In recent years, with the development of dental materials, in addition to improvements in the basic properties—such as mechanical properties, hydrolysis resistance, color stability, etc.—of dental materials, many other functions such as antibacterial, protein repellent, self-healing, remineralization, etc., have been introduced into dental materials to meet the clinical requirements.

In this Special Issue, we intend to collect recent reports of advancements in functional dental materials. Research articles, review articles, and short communications related to this topic are welcome.

Dr. Jingwei He
Guest Editor

Dr. Biao Yu 
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • dental materials
  • functionalized
  • antibacterial activity
  • protein repellent
  • antibacterial adherent
  • self-healing
  • remineralization

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The Effect of Exposure to Candida Albicans Suspension on the Properties of Silicone Dental Soft Lining Material
by Grzegorz Chladek, Michał Nowak, Wojciech Pakieła, Izabela Barszczewska-Rybarek, Jarosław Żmudzki and Anna Mertas
Materials 2024, 17(3), 723; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030723 - 2 Feb 2024
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While functioning in the oral cavity, denture soft linings (SL) are exposed to contact with the microbiota. Dentures can offer perfect conditions for the multiplication of pathogenic yeast-like fungi, resulting in rapid colonisation of the surface of the materials used. In vitro experiments [...] Read more.
While functioning in the oral cavity, denture soft linings (SL) are exposed to contact with the microbiota. Dentures can offer perfect conditions for the multiplication of pathogenic yeast-like fungi, resulting in rapid colonisation of the surface of the materials used. In vitro experiments have also shown that yeast may penetrate SL. This may lead to changes in their initially beneficial functional properties. The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of three months of exposure to a Candida albicans suspension on the mechanical properties of SL material and its bond strength to the denture base polymer, and to additionally verify previous reports of penetration using a different methodology. Specimens of the SL material used were incubated for 30, 60 and 90 days in a suspension of Candida albicans strain (ATCC 10231). Their shore A hardness, tensile strength, and bond strength to acrylic resin were tested. The colonization of the surface and penetration on fractured specimens were analysed with scanning electron and inverted fluorescence microscopes. Exposure to yeast did not affect the mechanical properties. The surfaces of the samples were colonised, especially in crystallized structures of the medium; however, the penetration of hyphae and blastospores into the material was not observed. Full article
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Role of Metalloproteinases in Adhesion to Radicular Dentin: A Literature Review
by Marihana Valdez-Montoya, Mariana Melisa Avendaño-Félix, Julio César Basurto-Flores, Maricela Ramírez-Álvarez, María del Rosario Cázarez-Camacho, Miguel Ángel Casillas-Santana, Norma Verónica Zavala-Alonso, Seyla Nayjaá Sarmiento-Hernández, Erika de Lourdes Silva-Benítez and Jesús Eduardo Soto-Sainz
Materials 2024, 17(22), 5674; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17225674 - 20 Nov 2024
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Introduction: Root dentin is a porous and complex dental surface that may have irregularities and deposits of organic material. To achieve an effective bond between restorative materials and root dentin, it is necessary that the restorative materials adhere intimately to the dentin surface. [...] Read more.
Introduction: Root dentin is a porous and complex dental surface that may have irregularities and deposits of organic material. To achieve an effective bond between restorative materials and root dentin, it is necessary that the restorative materials adhere intimately to the dentin surface. Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of proteolytic enzymes that perform an important role in degrading the extracellular matrix and remodeling connective tissue. The aim of this research was to determine the scientific evidence available on the role played by MMPs in adhesion to root dentin and their putative inhibitors. Materials and Methods: Several techniques have been used to evaluate the presence of MMPs in the root dentin of human and bovine teeth, such as Western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and zymography, the latter also being used together with the EnzCheck assay to evaluate the inhibitory effect of adhesion protocols on the activity of root MMPs in vitro. Results: When analyzing the databases, 236 articles were found, 12 of which met the selection criteria. The variables analyzed were articles that evaluated different MMP inhibitors in root dentin. Conclusions: In the adhesion to radicular dentin, MMPs have a crucial role in the degradation of the extracellular matrix of dentin and the remodeling of the dentin surface because excessive MMP activity can be harmful to dental health, since excessive degradation of the extracellular matrix of dentin can weaken the tooth structure and decrease fracture resistance. Therefore, it is important to monitor MMP activity during root dentin bonding procedures. Full article
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Recent Advances in Quaternary Ammonium Monomers for Dental Applications
by Xiaoxu Liang, Biao Yu, Liuqi Ye, Danlei Lin, Wen Zhang, Hai-Jing Zhong and Jingwei He
Materials 2024, 17(2), 345; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17020345 - 10 Jan 2024
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Resin-based dental materials have been one of the ideal choices among various materials in the treatment of dental caries. However, resin-based dental materials still have some drawbacks, such as the lack of inherent antibacterial activity. Extensive research has been conducted on the use [...] Read more.
Resin-based dental materials have been one of the ideal choices among various materials in the treatment of dental caries. However, resin-based dental materials still have some drawbacks, such as the lack of inherent antibacterial activity. Extensive research has been conducted on the use of novel quaternary ammonium monomers (QAMs) to impart antibacterial activity to dental materials. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in quaternary ammonium monomers (QAMs) for dental applications. The current progress and limitations of QAMs are discussed based on the evolution of their structures. The functional diversification and enhancement of QAMs are presented. QAMs have the potential to provide long-term antibacterial activity in dental resin composites, thereby prolonging their service life. However, there is a need to balance antibacterial performance with other material properties and the potential impact on the oral microbiome and general health. Finally, the necessity for further scientific progress in the development of novel quaternary ammonium monomers and the optimization of dental resin formulations is emphasized. Full article
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Dental Implants: Modern Materials and Methods of Their Surface Modification
by Catherine Sotova, Oleg Yanushevich, Natella Kriheli, Sergey Grigoriev, Vladimir Evdokimov, Olga Kramar, Margarita Nozdrina, Nikita Peretyagin, Nika Undritsova, Egor Popelyshkin and Pavel Peretyagin
Materials 2023, 16(23), 7383; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16237383 - 27 Nov 2023
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The development of dental implantology is based on the detailed study of the interaction of implants with the surrounding tissues and methods of osteogenesis stimulation around implants, which has been confirmed by the increasing number of scientific publications presenting the results of studies [...] Read more.
The development of dental implantology is based on the detailed study of the interaction of implants with the surrounding tissues and methods of osteogenesis stimulation around implants, which has been confirmed by the increasing number of scientific publications presenting the results of studies related to both the influence of the chemical composition of dental implant material as well as the method of its surface modification on the key operational characteristics of implants. The main materials for dental implant manufacturing are Ti and its alloys, stainless steels, Zr alloys (including ceramics based on ZrO2), and Ta and its alloys, as well as other materials (ceramics based on Al2O3, Si3N4, etc.). The review presents alloy systems recommended for use in clinical practice and describes their physical–mechanical and biochemical properties. However, when getting into the body, the implants are subjected to various kinds of mechanical influences, which are aggravated by the action of an aggressive biological environment (electrolyte with a lot of Cl− and H+); it can lead to the loss of osteointegration and to the appearance of the symptoms of the general intoxication of the organism because of the metal ions released from the implant surface into the biological tissues of the organism. Since the osteointegration and biocompatibility of implants depend primarily on the properties of their surface layer (it is the implant surface that makes contact with the tissues of the body), the surface modification of dental implants plays an important role, and all methods of surface modification can be divided into mechanical, physical, chemical, and biochemical methods (according to the main effect on the surface). This review discusses several techniques for modifying dental implant surfaces and provides evidence for their usefulness. Full article
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