Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(11), P. 1155 - 1155
Published: Nov. 16, 2024
In
this
preclinical
study,
we
used
an
experimental
rabbit
model
to
investigate
the
effects
of
a
new
implant
design
that
involves
specific
changes
cervical
portion,
using
conventional
in
control
group.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Osseointegration
is
a
crucial
property
of
biomaterials
used
for
bone
defect
repair.
While
titanium
the
gold
standard
in
craniofacial
surgeries,
various
polymeric
are
being
explored
as
alternatives.
However,
materials
can
be
bioinert,
hindering
integration
with
surrounding
tissues.
In
this
investigation,
plasma
ion
immersion
implantation
(PIII)-treated
polyether
ether
ketone
(PEEK)
and
(PEK)
implants
were
assessed
sheep
maxilla
mandible
model.
Defects
filled
PIII-treated
PEEK
PEK
implants,
produced
through
fused
filament
fabrication
(FFF)
selective
laser
sintering
(SLS),
respectively.
Positive
controls
grade
23
via
melting,
while
untreated
served
negative
controls.
Surface
analyses
using
scanning
electron
microscopy
atomic
force
revealed
favorable
properties.
was
qualitatively
quantitatively
at
8-,
10-,
12-weeks
post-implantation,
showing
significantly
improved
outcomes
both
compared
to
The
study
suggests
PIII
treatment
enhances
FFF-printed
PEEK's
osseointegration,
SLS-printed
achieves
comparable
osseointegration
3D
printed
titanium.
These
findings
underscore
surface
modification
strategies'
potential
biomaterials,
offering
insights
into
developing
alternative
implant
enhanced
biocompatibility
capabilities
clinical
outcomes.
Clinical Oral Investigations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(11)
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Abstract
Background
Bioactive
surface
modifications
have
been
proposed
to
enhance
osseointegration
and
longevity
of
dental
implants.
This
study
aimed
systematically
review
perform
a
meta-analysis
on
the
effectiveness
various
bioactive
coatings
in
promoting
bone
integration
improving
implant
longevity.
Methods
A
systematic
was
conducted,
including
studies
that
investigated
titanium
Outcomes
interest
were
bone-to-implant
contact
(BIC)
over
30-day
period.
Data
extracted
analyzed
using
RevMan
5
(version
5.4.1),
with
forest
plots
generated
represent
mean
difference
(MD)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI)
under
random
effects
model.
Results
The
showed
significant
improvement
BIC
for
surface-modified
implants,
an
overall
MD
7.29
(95%
CI
[2.94,
11.65]).
Heterogeneity
analysis
indicated
moderate
heterogeneity
(Tau²
=
18.57,
Chi²
16.08,
df
8,
P
0.04,
I²
50%).
test
effect
yielded
Z
3.28
(
0.001).
For
longevity,
7.52
[3.18,
11.85]),
17.28,
14.95,
0.06,
47%).
3.40
0.0007).
Conclusion
changes
significantly
improved
lifespan
Collagen-based
consistently
encouraged
early
integration,
while
BMP-2
combinations
effective
osseointegration.
Optimizing
agent
doses
critical
achieving
desired
outcomes.
Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102221 - 102221
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Precise
volumetric
measurement
of
newly
formed
bone
after
maxillary
sinus
floor
augmentation
(MSFA)
can
help
clinicians
in
planning
for
dental
implants.
This
study
aimed
to
introduce
a
novel
modular
framework
facilitate
calculations
based
on
manually
drawn
segmentations
user-defined
areas
interest
cone-beam
computed
tomography
(CBCT)
images
MATERIAL
&
METHODS:
Two
interconnected
networks
manual
segmentation
defined
volume
and
implant
calculation,
respectively,
were
used
parallel.
The
data
manufacturers
reference.
efficacy
this
was
demonstrated
through
practical
applications
collecting
CBCT
from
patients
MSFA
with
the
same
quantity
two
different
bovine-derived
substitutes:
xenohybrid
composite
(Group
I,
n
=
10)
hydroxyapatite
II,
10).
approved
by
central
Ethical
Review
Board
federal
state
Lower
Austria
(approval
number:
GS4-EK-4/451-2021).
volumes
measured
immediately
(T1)
6
months
(T2)
before
insertion
implant.
All
measurements
analyzed
inter-
intravariability.
P-values
>0.05
obtained
t-test
analysis
RESULTS:
delineation
Group
II
(n
easier
than
that
I
due
visual
contrast
scan.
mean
861.65
±
290.02
mm³
at
T1
875.9
288.96
T2.
shows
moderate
dispersion
around
value,
which
indicates
variability
DISCUSSION:
proposed
network
may
be
useful
development
computer-based
diagnostic
systems
assessing
success
replacement
materials.
stability
achieved
materials
comparable.
Cell Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Organoids
are
three-dimensional
(3D)
cell
cultures
derived
from
human
pluripotent
stem
cells
or
adult
that
recapitulate
the
cellular
heterogeneity,
structure,
and
function
of
organs.
These
microstructures
invaluable
for
biomedical
research
due
to
their
ability
closely
mimic
complexity
native
tissues
while
retaining
genetic
material.
This
fidelity
organ
systems
positions
organoids
as
a
powerful
tool
advancing
our
understanding
biology
enhancing
preclinical
drug
testing.
Recent
advancements
have
led
successful
development
variety
organoid
types,
reflecting
broad
range
organs
tissues.
progress
has
expanded
application
across
several
domains,
including
regenerative
medicine,
where
offer
potential
tissue
replacement
repair;
disease
modeling,
which
allows
study
mechanisms
progression
in
controlled
environment;
discovery
evaluation,
provide
more
accurate
platform
testing
efficacy
safety;
microecological
research,
they
contribute
interactions
between
microbes
host
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
historical
technology,
highlights
key
achievements
ongoing
challenges
field,
discusses
current
emerging
applications
both
laboratory
clinical
practice.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 139 - 139
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Estrogen
deficiency
contributes
to
osteoporosis
and
can
therefore
compromise
the
peri-implant
bone.
Hence,
this
study
evaluated
bone
healing
when
Rubus
coreanus
(RC)
was
administered
orally
in
ovariectomized
healthy
rats.
Forty
4-month-old
female
rats
were
divided
into
four
groups:
SHAM
(healthy
rats),
SHAM/RC
treated
with
RC),
OVX
(ovariectomized
OVX/RC
RC).
The
oral
administration
of
RC
started
thirty
days
after
ovariectomy,
implant
placement
rat
tibia
occurred
ninety
ovariectomy.
Euthanasia
sixty
implantation.
analyses
performed
included
removal
torque,
RT-PCR,
confocal
microscopy,
immunolabeling.
A
significance
level
p
<
0.05
considered
for
all
tests.
highest
reverse
torque
values
observed
group,
followed
by
group.
Confocal
microscopy
showed
greatest
biomineralization
RT-PCR
data
indicated
that
decreased
RANKL/OPG
ratio
both
conditions.
Immunohistochemistry
demonstrated
a
balance
between
formation
resorption
groups,
especially
stimulating
osteoblastogenesis
groups.
In
conclusion,
enhanced
rats,
stronger
effects
suggesting
estrogen
may
enhance
its
efficacy.
These
findings
support
RC's
potential
as
prophylactic
therapeutic
agent.
BioMedical Engineering OnLine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 8, 2025
Primary
osteoblasts
are
essential
for
bone
formation
and
regeneration,
making
them
pivotal
in
dental
applications,
including
periodontal
ridge
augmentation,
implant
osseointegration.
Sourced
from
various
tissues
like
alveolar
bone,
calvarial
mandibular
maxillary
bones,
long
marrow-derived
stem
cells
(BMSCs),
each
type
of
osteoblast
presents
unique
advantages
limitations
related
to
yield,
accessibility,
clinical
relevance.
Given
these
variables,
selecting
an
appropriate
source
is
crucial
experimental
consistency
translational
application
dentistry.
This
review
synthesizes
data
vitro,
animal,
studies
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
sourcing,
isolation,
characterization
research.
Sources
were
reviewed
based
on
anatomical
relevance,
while
isolation
methods
compared
assess
their
impact
cell
behavior
phenotype
retention.
The
evaluates
such
as
enzymatic
digestion,
explant
culture,
differentiation
BMSCs,
alongside
techniques
morphological
analysis,
gene
expression
profiling,
mineralization
assays.
analysis
shows
that
bone-derived
offer
high
relevance
due
similarity
oral
structures
but
limited
by
low
yield
invasive
collection.
Calvarial
higher
yields,
useful
material
testing,
though
they
lack
biomechanical
compatibility
with
environments.
BMSCs
renewable
significant
regenerative
potential
require
precise
protocols.
In
vitro
contribute
mechanistic
insights,
animal
models
bridge
the
gap
application,
despite
challenges
standardization
interspecies
variability.
highlights
importance
sources
research
optimize
outcomes
implant-related
therapies.
variability
across
study
designs
underscores
need
standardized
protocols
targeted
systematic
reviews
within
specific
settings.
These
findings
framework
future
osteoblast-based
guide
effective
translation
therapies
into
practice.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 107004 - 107004
Oral,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 505 - 524
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Objectives:
Dental
implants
have
become
a
cornerstone
of
restorative
dentistry,
providing
long-lasting
method
for
tooth
replacement.
The
degree
osseointegration
has
significant
effect
on
biomechanical
stability
at
the
bone–implant
contact
(BIC),
determining
continued
efficacy
these
implants.
However,
exact
consequences
changing
levels
different
implant
designs,
especially
in
bones
with
variable
densities,
are
not
well
known.
Methods:
This
study
used
3D
finite
element
analysis
(FEA)
to
look
performance
three
short
dental
implants:
BioMet
3iT3,
Straumann®
Standard
Plus
Short-Regular
Neck
(SPS-RN),
and
Short-Wide
(SPS-WN).
paper
tested
four
stages
osseointegration:
25%,
50%,
75%,
100%
both
high-density
(bone
type
III)
low-density
IV)
cancellous
bone.
It
also
created
examined
realistic
CAD
models
under
static
occlusal
loading
conditions
assess
stress
distribution
major
strains
contact.
Results:
discovered
that
as
increases,
von
Mises
principal
go
down
significantly
all
types.
SPS-WN
had
lowest
strain
values,
bone
low
density.
These
reductions
demonstrate
increased
mechanical
interface
becomes
more
capable
dispersing
stresses,
minimizing
potential
localized
deformation
resorption.
Conclusions:
results
highlight
importance
achieving
optimum
reduce
increase
lifespan
performed
better
tests
than
others,
when
were
ideal.
makes
it
great
choice
clinical
applications
need
long-term
success.