Nanotechnology has become an emerging research field with numerous biomedical
scientific applications. Silver possesses bactericidal activities that have been harnessed for …

The idea of permanent tooth replacement goes back to the year 2000 BC at least, when
carved bamboo pegs were used to replace missing teeth in ancient China. The …

Objectives This study investigated biofilm formation on discs of metal alloys, zirconia and
polyetherketoneketone in vivo. Material and Methods Sixteen healthy volunteers conducted …

Abstract A modified 45S5 Bioglass® containing 2 mol% alumina and 2 mol% strontium
oxide was prepared. In vitro bioactivity in powder and monolithic samples was conducted …

Methods: Coatings of SNPs on conventional stainless steel dental bands were prepared
using thermal evaporation technology. The coated dental bands were characterized for their …

Purpose: To assess the internal accuracy and mechanical behaviour under cyclic loading
after artificial aging of implant-supported crowns restored with original stock abutments and …

The choice of suitable materials and new designs in oral implantology and the subsequent
enhancement of the characteristics of the dental implant developed is an important research …

Background/Aim: Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), also known as micro-arc oxidation, is
a promising electrochemical surface treatment technique for metals which has been used for …

Abstract Poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) is one of the most important biocompatible
polymers and its sulfonation has been studied for biomedical applications. The aim of the …

The aim of the present study was to evaluate bone loss at implants connected to abutments
coated with a soda-lime glass containing silver nanoparticles, subjected to experimental peri …