To prepare an antimicrobial polymer composite composed of silver- (Ag-) polyethyleneimine- (PEI-) polylactic acid (PLA) in chloroform, for coating the mucosal surfaces of methacrylate-based dentures as a prospective therapy ...

Bioactive glass ionomer cements (GICs) have been in widespread use for approximately 40 years in dentistry and medicine. However, these composites fall short of the toughness needed for permanent implants. Significant ...

INTRODUCTION: Derangement of the temporomandibular joint complicates everyday life, due to the masticatory malfunction and the continuous pain sensation of the head and facial region. The therapy is multidisciplinary and ...

The purpose of our study was to compare micromorphometric data obtained by cone-beam computed-tomography (CBCT) and microcomputed-tomography (micro-CT) of the augmented sinus and to evaluate the long-term stability of the ...

Dosage forms with increased gastric residence time are promising tools to increase bioavailability of drugs with narrow absorption window. Low-density floating formulations could avoid gastric emptying; therefore, sustained ...