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Chuchulska B, Dimitrova M, Vlahova A, Hristov I, Tomova Z, Kazakova R. Comparative Analysis of the Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility between CAD/CAM and Conventional Polymers Applied in Prosthetic Dentistry. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:877. [PMID: 38611135 PMCID: PMC11013798 DOI: 10.3390/polym16070877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Modern media often portray CAD/CAM technology as widely utilized in the fabrication of dental prosthetics. This study presents a comparative analysis of the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) polymers and conventional polymers commonly utilized in prosthetic dentistry. With the increasing adoption of CAD/CAM technology in dental laboratories and practices, understanding the differences in material properties is crucial for informed decision-making in prosthodontic treatment planning. Through a narrative review of the literature and empirical data, this study evaluates the mechanical strength, durability, esthetics, and biocompatibility of CAD/CAM polymers in comparison to traditional polymers. Furthermore, it examines the implications of these findings on the clinical outcomes and long-term success of prosthetic restorations. The results provide valuable insights into the advantages and limitations of CAD/CAM polymers, informing clinicians and researchers about their suitability for various dental prosthetic applications. This study underscores the considerable advantages of CAD/CAM polymers over conventional ones in terms of mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and esthetics for prosthetic dentistry. CAD/CAM technology offers improved mechanical strength and durability, potentially enhancing the long-term performance of dental prosthetics, while the biocompatibility of these polymers makes them suitable for a broad patient demographic, reducing the risk of adverse reactions. The practical implications of these findings for dental technicians and dentists are significant, as understanding these material differences enables tailored treatment planning to meet individual patient needs and preferences. Integration of CAD/CAM technology into dental practices can lead to more predictable outcomes and heightened patient satisfaction with prosthetic restorations.
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- Bozhana Chuchulska
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (A.V.); (I.H.); (Z.T.); (R.K.)
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (A.V.); (I.H.); (Z.T.); (R.K.)
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (A.V.); (I.H.); (Z.T.); (R.K.)
- CAD/CAM Center of Dental Medicine, Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (A.V.); (I.H.); (Z.T.); (R.K.)
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (A.V.); (I.H.); (Z.T.); (R.K.)
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (A.V.); (I.H.); (Z.T.); (R.K.)
- CAD/CAM Center of Dental Medicine, Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Danko M, Chromy L, Ferencik N, Sestakova M, Kolembusova P, Balint T, Durica J, Zivcak J. Literature Review of an Anterior Deprogrammer to Determine the Centric Relation and Presentation of Cases. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1379. [PMID: 38135970 PMCID: PMC10740564 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10121379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The increasing demand for dental aesthetics, articulation corrections, and solutions for pain and frequent bruxism demands quick and effective restorative dental management. The biomedical research aimed to create a beneficial, ecological, and readily available anterior deprogrammer to determine the centric relation (CR) of cases. This medical device is additively manufactured from a biocompatible material. Size is customizable based on the width of the patient's anterior central incisors. This is a pilot study with two subjects. The task was to develop a complete data protocol for the production process, computer-aided design (CAD), and three-dimensional (3D) printing of the anterior deprogrammers. The research focused on creating simple and practically applicable tools for the dentist's prescription (anterior deprogrammer in three sizes), and secondly for the communication between the dentist and the patient (computer application). The tested hypothesis was whether, according to these novel tools, it is possible to produce functional occlusal splints, which could be manufactured using current technologies. This study compared a traditional splint with a digitally designed and 3D-printed one. The tested hypothesis was whether manufactured occlusal splints differ in patients' subjective perception of comfort. Each conservative treatment was monitored for ten weeks. Initial results are promising; no statistically significant difference was found between the productive technologies.
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- Maria Danko
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, 04200 Kosice, Slovakia; (L.C.); (N.F.); (P.K.); (T.B.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, 04200 Kosice, Slovakia; (L.C.); (N.F.); (P.K.); (T.B.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, 04200 Kosice, Slovakia; (L.C.); (N.F.); (P.K.); (T.B.); (J.Z.)
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- 1st Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 04154 Kosice, Slovakia; (M.S.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, 04200 Kosice, Slovakia; (L.C.); (N.F.); (P.K.); (T.B.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, 04200 Kosice, Slovakia; (L.C.); (N.F.); (P.K.); (T.B.); (J.Z.)
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- 1st Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, 04154 Kosice, Slovakia; (M.S.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, 04200 Kosice, Slovakia; (L.C.); (N.F.); (P.K.); (T.B.); (J.Z.)
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Nassif M, Haddad C, Habli L, Zoghby A. Materials and manufacturing techniques for occlusal splints: A literature review. J Oral Rehabil 2023; 50:1348-1354. [PMID: 37392157 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To review the materials and fabrications methods of occlusal splints with their advantages and shortcomings and to clarify the indications for each. BACKGROUND Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) encompass a range of conditions affecting the masticatory system. Occlusal splints are currently recognised as a viable option for the management of TMDs when they are adopted in conjunction with additional approaches varying from conservative procedures (counselling, biofeedback, physical therapy, pharmacotherapy) to irreversible and less conservative ones (occlusal adjustments, orthodontics, arthroscopy and surgery). These splints can vary in design, function and material. The components used to fabricate the splints must withstand occlusal forces, be aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and minimally interfering with function and phonetics. Traditional methods for fabricating splints include sprinkle-on, thermoforming and lost wax techniques. However, with the advancement of CAD/CAM technology, additive (3D printing) and subtractive (milling) manufacturing methods expand the range of possibilities by introducing novel solutions for elaborating splints. METHODS An electronic search was conducted on PubMed using the following keywords: "occlusal splint", "guard and "materials", and "manufacturing." Thirteen in vitro publications were screened and they consisted of four clinical studies, nine reviews (three of them were systematic reviews), and five case reports. CONCLUSION The choice of material is crucial for the success of splint therapy. Factors such as biocompatibility, ease of fabrication, adjustability, cost and patient preference should be considered. Newer materials and techniques are emerging because of advancements in material science and manufacturing techniques. However, it should be noted that most of the evidence is based on in vitro studies with different methodologies, limiting their validity in daily practice.
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- Maryse Nassif
- Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Rakotoaridina K, Delrieu J, Pages P, Vergé T, Nasr K, Canceill T. Evaluation of Poly(etheretherketone) Post's Mechanical Strength in Comparison with Three Metal-Free Biomaterials: An In Vitro Study. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3583. [PMID: 37688208 PMCID: PMC10489626 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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The thinking about metallic replacement has begun in a global context of reducing metallic alloys' use in odontology. Among the materials proposed for their replacement, poly(etheretherketone) may present interesting properties, especially in removable dentures' frames. The purpose of this study is to evaluate fracture resistance of PEEK posts-and-cores compared to non-metallic CAD/CAM materials and fiber glass posts. Forty extracted maxillary central incisors were prepared to receive posts. Samples were divided into four groups depending on whether they had been reconstructed with LuxaCam® PEEK, Enamic®, Numerys GF® or LuxaPost®. Samples were submitted to an oblique compressive test and results were statistically analyzed with ANOVA and Student's tests (or non-parametric tests depending on the conditions). Glass fiber posts and Numerys GF® reveal a significantly higher fracture resistance than LuxaCam® PEEK and Enamic®. No exclusively dental fracture has been noted for the Enamic group, which significantly distinguishes these samples from the three other groups. In our study, it appears that the conception of posts and cores with hybrid ceramic never conducts to a unique tooth fracture. By weighting the results according to the materials used, our data, obtained for the first time on this type of PEEK block, cannot confirm the possibility of using PEEK for inlay-core conception, excepted for specific cases when the material is considered in a patient presenting allergies or systemic disease contraindicating resin or metal.
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- Kévin Rakotoaridina
- Département Odontologie, Faculté de Santé, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Université Paul Sabatier, 3 Chemin des Maraichers, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Département Odontologie, Faculté de Santé, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Université Paul Sabatier, 3 Chemin des Maraichers, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Département Odontologie, Faculté de Santé, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Université Paul Sabatier, 3 Chemin des Maraichers, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Département Odontologie, Faculté de Santé, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Université Paul Sabatier, 3 Chemin des Maraichers, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Département Odontologie, Faculté de Santé, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Université Paul Sabatier, 3 Chemin des Maraichers, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Département Odontologie, Faculté de Santé, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Université Paul Sabatier, 3 Chemin des Maraichers, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
- CNRS UMR 5085, INPT, Faculté de Pharmacie, CIRIMAT, Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, 35 Chemin des Maraichers, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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