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Functional Materials for Dental Restorative
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Functional Materials for Dental Restorative

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 2119

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Mário Polido

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Dental Materials Department, Egas Moniz School of Health and Science, Caparica, Almada, Portugal
Interests: dental materials; dental adhesion; materials resistance; bleaching; functional dental materials
Prof. Dr. Francisco Jorge Fernandes Caldeira

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Laboratory of Molecular Interactions, Egas Moniz School of Health and Science, Caparica, Almada, Portugal
Interests: dental adhesion; materials resistance; bleaching; functional dental materials; atomic force microscopy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Functional dental materials are materials that are specifically designed and engineered to have unique and desirable properties for specific applications. Restorative dental materials are used to repair or replace damaged or decayed teeth. These materials should be durable, biocompatible, and aesthetically pleasing, and play a critical role in the success of these restorations. Functional materials are those that not only restore the appearance of teeth but also improve their function and durability. In recent years, there have been many advances in the development of functional materials for dental restorations. Some functional dental materials are designed to release certain products over time to promote healing or prevent further damage. These materials are often used in restorative dentistry and are referred to as bioactive materials. Bioactive dental materials are designed to interact with biological tissues and fluids, releasing ions and other active agents that help prevent further decay and may exhibit remineralizing and antibacterial properties.

This Special Issue will focus on projecting innovative ideas regarding functional dental materials that have been already validated via either experimental studies or numerical and analytical approaches.

Prof. Dr. Mário Polido
Prof. Dr. Francisco Jorge Fernandes Caldeira
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Functional Biomaterials is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • dental materials
  • functional materials
  • bioactive materials
  • dental restorations
  • secondary decay
  • antibacterial
  • biocompatibility

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An In Vitro Study regarding the Wear of Composite Materials Following the Use of Dental Bleaching Protocols
by Alexandru Dan Popescu, Mihaela Jana Ţuculină, Lelia Mihaela Gheorghiță, Andrei Osman, Claudiu Nicolicescu, Smaranda Adelina Bugălă, Mihaela Ionescu, Jaqueline Abdul-Razzak, Oana Andreea Diaconu and Bogdan Dimitriu
J. Funct. Biomater. 2023, 14(10), 532; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jfb14100532 - 21 Oct 2023
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Composite materials used in dental restorations are considered resistant, long-lasting and aesthetic. As the wear of restorations is an important element in long-term use, the aim of this study was to evaluate the surface condition of nanohybrid and microfilled composite resins, after being [...] Read more.
Composite materials used in dental restorations are considered resistant, long-lasting and aesthetic. As the wear of restorations is an important element in long-term use, the aim of this study was to evaluate the surface condition of nanohybrid and microfilled composite resins, after being subjected to the erosive action of dental bleaching protocols. This paper reflects a comparative study between one nanofilled composite and three microfilled composites used in restorations. For each composite, three sets of samples (under the form of composite discs) were created: a control group, an “office bleach” group with discs bleached with 40% hydrogen peroxide gel, and a “home bleach” group with discs bleached with 16% carbamide peroxide gel. Wear was numerically determined as the trace and the coefficients of friction obtained using a tribometer, the ball-on-disk test method, and two balls: alumina and sapphire. For all composite groups, there were statistically significant differences between the wear corresponding to the control and bleaching groups, for both testing balls. Regarding the composite type, the largest traces were recorded for GC Gradia direct anterior, for all groups, using the alumina ball. In contrast, for the sapphire ball, 3M ESPE Filtek Z550 was characterized by the largest traces. With respect to the friction coefficients, the “office bleach” group recorded the largest values, no matter the composite or the ball type used. The 3M ESPE Valux Plus composite recorded the largest friction coefficients for the alumina ball, and 3M ESPE Filtek Z550 for the sapphire ball. Overall, the “office bleach” group was characterized by higher composite wear, compared to the “home bleach” protocol or control group. Nanofilled composite resins showed superior wear resistance to microfilled resins after undergoing a bleaching protocol. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Functional Materials for Dental Restorative)
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