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Motoyoshi M, Suzuki H, Churei H, Nakayama T, Yagi T, Sanjo S, Asano T, Tanimoto Y, Komiyama O. Shock absorption and dispersion capability of a novel five-layer mouthguard sheet material. Dent Mater J 2024; 43:367-374. [PMID: 38583997 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2023-179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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There is a growing need for a mouthguard sheet material with higher shock absorption and dispersion capacity than those obtained by conventional materials. A five-layer mouthguard sheet material was previously developed using laminated ethylene vinyl acetate and polyolefin copolymer resin. In this study, the shock absorption capacity and dispersion capability of the new sheet material were investigated and compared with those of other materials. Impact testing for the new sheet material showed that the force required to displace the sheet by 1 mm was significantly higher at all thicknesses (p<0.001), whereas the puncture energy and displacement were significantly lower than those for ethylene vinyl acetate (p<0.05). The five-layer mouthguard sheet material successfully absorbed and resisted shock. Therefore, the sheet material potentially increases resistance to applied deformation in teeth and alveolar bone and maintains structure. The five-layer sheet material could expand the range of mouthguard products and help prevent oral trauma.
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- Miho Motoyoshi
- Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Oral Function and Rehabilitation
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- Department of Oral Function and Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Department of Masticatory Function and Health Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Oral Function and Rehabilitation
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- Department of Physical Reaction, Tokai University School of Physical Education
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- Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Oral Function and Rehabilitation
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- Department of Oral Function and Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Department of Oral Function and Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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Nasrollahzadeh N, Pioletti DP, Broome M. Design of Customized Mouthguards with Superior Protection Using Digital-Based Technologies and Impact Tests. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2024; 10:64. [PMID: 38816564 PMCID: PMC11139839 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-024-00728-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND In contact sports, an impact on the jaw can generate destructive stress on the tooth-bone system. Mouthguards can be beneficial in reducing the injury risk by changing the dynamics of the trauma. The material properties of mouthguards and their geometrical/structural attributes influence their protective performance. Custom-made mouthguards are the gold standard, and different configurations have been proposed to improve their protection and comfort. However, the effects of different design variables on the performance of customized mouthguards are not well understood. RESULTS Herein, we developed a reliable finite element model to analyze contributing factors to the design of custom-made mouthguards. Accordingly, we evaluated the isolated and combined effect of layers' stiffness, thickness, and space inclusion on the protective capability of customized mouthguards. Our simulations revealed that a harder frontal region could distribute load and absorb impact energy through bending if optimally combined with a space inclusion. Moreover, a softer layer could enlarge the time of impact and absorb its energy by compression. We also showed that mouthguards present similar protection with either permanently bonded or mechanically interlocked components. We 3D-printed different mouthguards with commercial resins and performed impact tests to experimentally validate our simulation findings. The impact tests on the fabricated mouthguards used in this work revealed that significantly higher dental protection could be achieved with 3D-printed configurations than conventionally fabricated customized mouthguards. In particular, the strain on the impacted incisor was attenuated around 50% more with a 3D-printed mouthguard incorporating a hard insert and space in the frontal region than a conventional Playsafe® Heavypro mouthguard. CONCLUSIONS The protective performance of a mouthguard could be maximized by optimizing its structural and material properties to reduce the risk of sport-related dental injuries. Combining finite element simulations, additive manufacturing, and impact tests provides an efficient workflow for developing functional mouthguards with higher protectiveness and athlete comfort. We envision the future with 3d-printed custom-mouthguards presenting distinct attributes in different regions that are personalized by the user based on the sport and associated harshness of the impact incidences.
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- Naser Nasrollahzadeh
- Division of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and Lausanne University, Rue du Bugnon 44, Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland
- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and Lausanne University, Rue du Bugnon 44, Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland.
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Togo S, Sakaue T, Tsutsui A, Matsuda Y, Nakajima K, Takeda T, Fukuda K, Vallittu P, Lassila L. Effect of Vinyl Acetate, Glass Fibers Contents, and Buffer Space on EVA's Mechanical Property and Shock Absorption Ability. Eur J Dent 2024. [PMID: 38744336 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to evaluate the mechanical properties and impact absorption capacity of prototype materials comprising ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) of different hardness reinforced using different amounts of glass fibers (GFs), considering a buffer space. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six prototype materials were made by adding E-GFs (5 and 10 wt%) to EVA with vinyl acetate (VA) contents of 9.4 wt% ("hard" or HA) and 27.5 wt% ("soft" or SO). Durometer hardness and tensile strength tests were performed to evaluate the mechanical properties of the materials. Moreover, an impact test was conducted using a customized pendulum impact tester to assess the impact absorption capacity (with or without a buffer space) of the specimens. RESULTS The mechanical properties of the prototypes, namely, durometer hardness, Young's modulus, and tensile strength, were significantly higher in the HA group than in the SO group, regardless of the presence or added amount of GFs. The addition of GFs, particularly in a large amount (10 wt%), significantly increased these values. In terms of the impact absorption capacity, the original hardness of the EVA material, that is, its VA content, had a more substantial effect than the presence or absence of GFs and the added amount of GFs. Interestingly, the HA specimens with the buffer space exhibited significantly higher impact absorption capacities than the SO specimens. Meanwhile, the SO specimens without the buffer space exhibited significantly higher impact absorption capacities than the HA specimens. Moreover, regardless of the sample material and impact distance, the buffer space significantly improved impact absorption. In particular, with the buffer space, the impact absorption capacity increased with the added amount of GFs. CONCLUSION The basic mechanical properties, including durometer hardness, Young's modulus, and tensile strength, of the EVA prototype were significantly increased by reducing the amount of VA regardless of the presence or added amount of GFs. Adding GFs, particularly in large amounts, significantly increased the values of aforementioned mechanical properties. Impact absorption was significantly affected by the hardness of the original EVA material and enhanced by the addition of the buffer space. The HA specimen had a high shock absorption capacity with the buffer space, and the SO specimen had a high shock absorption capacity without the buffer space. With the buffer space, impact absorption improved with the amount of added GFs.
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- Shinji Togo
- Division of Sports, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Special Needs Dentistry and Orofacial Pain, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Sarao SK, Levin L. Pain management, pediatric dental injuries, and dental trauma education. Dent Traumatol 2023; 39:291-294. [PMID: 37432875 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Sarao SK, Levin L. Prevention of maxillofacial injuries through analysis of mechanisms, patterns, and long-term sequalae. Dent Traumatol 2023; 39:97-100. [PMID: 36899141 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Sakaue T, Togo S, Tsutsui A, Matsuda Y, Nakajima K, Takeda T, Fukuda K, Vallittu P, Lassila L. Improving light-cured intermediate resin for hard and space mouthguard using a glass fiber. Dent Traumatol 2023; 39:119-131. [PMID: 36436188 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12802] [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: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS A light-cured intermediate material is useful for fabricating a hard insert and a buffer space mouthguard (H&SMG). However, it requires improvement in its mechanical properties and shock-absorbing capacity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of two prototype light-cured intermediate materials reinforced with glass fibers, and the impact absorption capacity and durability of H&SMGs made with the prototype intermediate materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two prototype materials containing long and microlength glass fibers in a light-cured intermediate material, Innerframe LC®, for H&SMG, were fabricated and tested. A three-point bending test was performed for evaluation of the mechanical properties. In addition, a shock absorption test was conducted using a customized pendulum impact testing machine to evaluate the H&SMGs' impact absorption capacity and durability. RESULTS Long and microlength glass fibers significantly improved flexural modulus and strength. H&SMGs made with these two glass fiber-containing materials had high impact absorption capacity against both low and high impact forces, while the mouthguards made with long glass fiber materials had the best results. CONCLUSION Long and microlength glass fibers with the prototype materials improved the mechanical properties of Innerframe LC® and the impact absorption capacity and durability of H&SMGs. H&SMGs made with the long glass fiber prototype materials had the best performance.
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- Takahiro Sakaue
- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Special Needs Dentistry and Orofacial Pain, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and TCBC Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and TCBC Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Takahashi M, Bando Y. In vitro study of how the undercut amount on the model labial side affects the reduction rate of laminated mouthguard thickness. Dent Traumatol 2023; 39:206-213. [PMID: 36651580 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12820] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM An undercut on the model's labial side affects the mouthguard thickness. The aim of this study was to investigate how the undercut amount on the model's labial side affects the reduction rate of laminated mouthguard thickness. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mouthguards were thermoformed using 3.0-mm-thick ethylene-vinyl-acetate sheets for the first and second laminates and a pressure molding machine. Working models were three hard plaster models trimmed so that the undercut amount on the model's labial side was 0°, 10°, and 20° (U0, U10, and U20). A specialized caliper was used to measure the thickness of the incisal, labial surface, and buccal surface of the first layer and the laminated mouthguards. Thickness reduction rate of the first layer or laminated mouthguard due to the model undercut amount were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Additionally, in each model, the difference in the thickness reduction rate between the first layer and the laminated mouthguard were analyzed by Student's t-test or Welch's test. RESULTS Differences in the thickness reduction rate depending on the model's undercut amount showed the same tendency between the first layer and the laminated mouthguard. Significant differences were observed between U0 and U10 as well as U0 and U20 at the incisal edge, and these were observed among all models on the labial and buccal surfaces (p < .01). On the labial surface, the rate of decrease in the laminated mouthguard thickness compared to U0 was approximately 10.4% larger for U10 and approximately 14.9% larger for U20 (p < .01). The thickness reduction rate of the laminated mouthguard was significantly smaller than that of the first layer, which was observed in all models at the incisal edge and in U10 and U20 on the labial surface (p < .01). CONCLUSIONS The presence of a 10° or 20° undercut on the model's labial side increases the thickness reduction rate on the labial side of the laminated mouthguard by approximately 10% or 15%.
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- Mutsumi Takahashi
- Department of Physiology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, Japan
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Harrington C, Minhas G, Papageorgiou SN, Cobourne MT. What are the differences in protective characteristics of orthodontic mouthguards? An in vitro study. Eur J Orthod 2022; 44:95-100. [PMID: 34061175 PMCID: PMC8789267 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjab023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances are susceptible to traumatic dental injuries during contact-sport. This laboratory study investigated the protective qualities of orthodontic mouthguards using impact-testing to a typodont fitted with a fixed appliance through peak load transfer and retention of the mouthguard. METHODS Seven orthodontic mouthguards [three custom-made (Medium-CM, Heavy-CM, Heavy-pro-CM); three commercially-available mouth-formed (Shock-Doctor® Ultra Braces, Opro® Ortho-Gold Braces, Opro® Ortho-Bronze Braces) and a Shock-Doctor® Instant-Fit] were fitted to a maxillary arch typodont bonded with a fixed appliance and impact-tested using 0.5 or 1 Joule (J) energy via hockey-ball, cricket-ball or steel-ball projectile. A load-cell recorded peak load transfer through mouthguard to typodont with retention scored in a binary manner dependent upon any displacement following impact. Differences across mouthguards were calculated with ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis test for normal and non-normal data, respectively. Post hoc comparisons across mouthguards were conducted via Dunnett's test with Sidak correction. RESULTS Only the three custom-made and Opro® Ortho-Gold Braces were not displaced by impact-testing. For these, Opro® Ortho-Gold Braces transferred the smallest load for 3/6 impact-tests, followed by Medium-CM. Heavy-pro-CM performed poorly, ranking penultimate or worst for all impact-tests. Significant differences were found between mouthguards for cricket-ball and steel-ball set-ups. The Opro® Ortho-Gold Braces performed better than the Heavy and Heavy-pro-CM for 0.5 J cricket-ball impact-test (P < 0.05), whilst Medium-CM performed better than Heavy-pro-CM. For 1 J cricket-ball, there were significant differences between Medium-CM and Heavy-pro-CM (P < 0.05). For 0.5 J steel-ball, the Medium-CM performed significantly better than both Heavy-pro-CM and Opro® Ortho-Gold Braces (P < 0.05), whilst Heavy-CM performed better than the Heavy-pro-CM (P < 0.05). For the 1 J steel-ball, Medium and Heavy-CM performed better than Opro® Ortho-Gold Braces (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Opro® Ortho-Gold and Medium-CM mouthguards offer the best protection for low-impact sports, whilst Medium or Heavy-CM mouthguards are recommended for high-impact sport.
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- Claire Harrington
- Department of Orthodontics, The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK
- Centre for Craniofacial Development & Regeneration, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Clinic of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Centre for Craniofacial Development & Regeneration, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Modeling the Contact Interaction of a Pair of Antagonist Teeth through Individual Protective Mouthguards of Different Geometric Configuration. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14237331. [PMID: 34885485 PMCID: PMC8658410 DOI: 10.3390/ma14237331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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This study carried out modeling of the contact between a pair of antagonist teeth with/without individual mouthguards with different geometric configurations. Comparisons of the stress–strain state of teeth interacting through a multilayer mouthguard EVA and multilayer mouthguards with an A-silicon interlayer were performed. The influence of the intermediate layer geometry of A-silicone in a multilayer mouthguard with an A-silicon interlayer on the stress–strain state of the human dentition was considered. The teeth geometry was obtained by computed tomography data and patient dental impressions. The contact 2D problem had a constant thickness, frictional contact deformation, and large deformations in the mouthguard. The strain–stress analysis of the biomechanical model was performed by elastoplastic stress–strain theory. Four geometric configurations of the mouthguard were considered within a wide range of functional loads varied from 50 to 300 N. The stress–strain distributions in a teeth pair during contact interaction at different levels of the physiological loads were obtained. The dependences of the maximum level of stress intensity and the plastic deformation intensity were established, and the contact parameters near the occlusion zone were considered. It was found that when using a multilayer mouthguard with an A-silicone interlayer, there is a significant decrease in the stress intensity level in the hard tissues of the teeth, more than eight and four times for the teeth of the upper and lower teeth, respectively.
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Churei H, Chowdhury RU, Yoshida Y, Tanabe G, Fukasawa S, Shirako T, Wada T, Uo M, Takahashi H, Ueno T. Use of the fiberglass reinforcement method in thermoplastic mouthguard materials to improve flexural properties for enhancement of functionality. Dent Mater J 2021; 40:1338-1344. [PMID: 33828002 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2020-402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the application of fiberglass reinforcement method in thermoplastic mouthguard materials to improve flexural properties and adhesive strength. Commonly used two types of commercial mouth guard materials (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer-based and polyolefin-based) were reinforced with glass fiber clothes by two-step hot press. Flexural strength and adhesive strength with each base material were examine via three-point bending test and delamination test, respectively. Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer-based fiberglass-reinforced material has significantly greater adhesive strength with base material and improvement of flexural properties compared with polyolefin-based material. These results suggest that flexural properties of both conventional commercial mouthguard materials were improved when the glass-fiber-reinforced method was applied to reinforce mouthguard materials, and more, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer was more desirable for the base material.
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- Hiroshi Churei
- Department of Sports Medicine/Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Sports Medicine/Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.,Department of Special Care Dentistry, Hiroshima University
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- Department of Sports Medicine/Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Sports Medicine/Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Sports Medicine/Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Advanced Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Advanced Biomaterials, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Biomaterials Engineering, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Sports Medicine/Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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Matsuda Y, Nakajima K, Saitou M, Katano K, Kanemitsu A, Takeda T, Fukuda K. The effect of light-cured resin with a glass fiber net as an intermediate material for Hard & Space mouthguard. Dent Traumatol 2020; 36:654-661. [PMID: 32304262 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Despite the use of conventional mouthguards, preventable sports-related dental injuries continue to occur. The authors have developed a two-layered ethylene polyvinyl acetate (EVA) mouthguard with a hard polyethylene terephthalate (PET) insert and a buffer space (H&SMG). However, adapting the PET onto the EVA layer requires skill. A light-cured Splint Resin (SRLC) and a glass fiber net (NET) reinforcement appear to resolve this issue. The aim of this study was to investigate whether SRLC with NET could replace PET and find a more practical application for NET. MATERIALS AND METHODS A pendulum impact testing machine and a dental model with strain gages were used. Six types of mouthguards were made: one with two laminated EVA blanks (LAM-MG), a three-layer type with a PET insert and an intermediate space (PET-H&SMG), a H&SMG with SRLC insert (LC-H&SMG), and three other types with differential NET-SRLC reinforcement; NET on the outer surface of SRLC, NET on the inner surface of SRLC, and NET on both the outer and inner surfaces. Five mouthguards of each type were fabricated and tested ten times with impact distances of 15 and 30 cm. Forty more impacts were applied to all H&SMGs to confirm the durability of the hard inner layer. RESULTS All H&SMGs showed significant strain reduction compared to the LAM-MG. PET-H&SMG and the four types of LC-H&SMG exhibited an equally slight strain (approximately 95% shock absorbing ability) in all conditions. During the test against the smaller impact, all H&SMGs showed no cracks. When tested against the stronger impact, only the LC-H&SMG with the reinforced inner surface, the double NET-reinforced LC-H&SMG, and the PET-H&SMG remained intact. CONCLUSION The NET-reinforced SRLC can replace PET as an intermediate mouthguard material. The NET application, at least on the internal surface, is indispensable for the LC-H&SMG reinforcement.
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- Yoshiaki Matsuda
- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental Collage, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental Collage, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental Collage, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental Collage, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental Collage, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Sports Dentistry, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental Collage, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Special Needs Dentistry and Orofacial Pain, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental Collages, Tokyo, Japan
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Galic T, Kuncic D, Poklepovic Pericic T, Galic I, Mihanovic F, Bozic J, Herceg M. Knowledge and attitudes about sports-related dental injuries and mouthguard use in young athletes in four different contact sports-water polo, karate, taekwondo and handball. Dent Traumatol 2018. [PMID: 29526055 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The increasing popularity of participating in sports activities among children and adolescents has increased the risk of sports-related orofacial and dental injuries. Therefore, it is important to establish efficient preventive strategies regarding sports-related dental trauma. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of sports-related dental injuries in young athletes and to compare the frequency of such injuries between high-risk and medium-risk sports, along with assessing athletes' attitudes and habits regarding mouthguard use. METHODS A total of 229 young athletes from four different sports (water polo (n = 59), karate (n = 58), taekwondo (n = 57) and handball (n = 55)) participated in this study. A standardized questionnaire about the frequency of orofacial and dental injuries was used. Questions were also asked about athletes' habits related to mouthguard use. RESULTS Mean age of the participants was 12.9 ± 3.2 years, and the average time of playing experience was 4.8 ± 3.1 years. Orofacial injury had been experienced by 58 athletes (25.3%), while 31 athletes (13.5%) suffered dental injury. Higher rate of dental injuries was observed in water polo (18.6%), karate (17.2%) and handball (21.8%) than in taekwondo (3.5%) (P = .035). Most participants were aware of mouthguards for dental trauma prevention and considered them efficient for preventing dental injuries during sports activities, but only 94 (41%) used them. There was a statistically significant difference in the use of mouthguards between taekwondo (73.7%) and karate (70.7%) players compared to handball (14.5%) and water polo players (5.1%) (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Handball and water polo had similarly high occurrence of dental trauma as karate, a high-risk martial art sport. Therefore, the classification of sports according to the risk of dental trauma should be reconsidered. It would be beneficial to make wearing a mouthguard mandatory in all high-risk sports, as well as in those with medium-risk for dental injuries.
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- Tea Galic
- Study of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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- Study of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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- Study of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
- Department of Research in Biomedicine and Health, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Center for Brain Health, Center for Concussion Care, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, Wallingford, CT, USA
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Improvement of the Shock Absorption Ability of a Face Guard by Incorporating a Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic and Buffering Space. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:6503568. [PMID: 29854774 PMCID: PMC5964619 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6503568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the shock absorption ability of trial face guards (FGs) incorporating a glass-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (GF) and buffering space. The mechanical properties of 3.2 mm and 1.6 mm thick commercial medical splint materials (Aquaplast, AP) and experimental GF prepared from 1.6 mm thick AP and fiberglass cloth were determined by a three-point bending test. Shock absorption tests were conducted on APs with two different thicknesses and two types of experimental materials, both with a bottom material of 1.6 mm thick AP and a buffering space of 30 mm in diameter (APS) and with either (i) 1.6 mm thick AP (AP-APS) or (ii) 1.6 mm thick GF (GF-APS) covering the APS. The GF exhibited significantly higher flexural strength (64.4 MPa) and flexural modulus (7.53 GPa) than the commercial specimens. The maximum load of GF-APS was 75% that of 3.2 mm AP, which is widely used clinically. The maximum stress of the GF-APS only could not be determined as its maximum stress is below the limits of the analysis materials used (<0.5 MPa). Incorporating a GF and buffering space would enhance the shock absorption ability; thus, the shock absorption ability increased while the total thickness and weight decreased.
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Caneppele TMF, Borges AB, Pereira DM, Fagundes AA, Fidalgo TKS, Maia LC. Mouthguard Use and Cardiopulmonary Capacity - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med Int Open 2017; 1:E172-E182. [PMID: 30539104 PMCID: PMC6226078 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-117599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to determine the effects of the use of mouthguards (MGs) on cardiopulmonary capacity in athletes (oxygen uptake: VO
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max, and minute ventilation: VE max). Seven electronic databases and reference lists of relevant papers were searched for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compared the cardiopulmonary capacity in athletes with and without the use of an MG. The risk of bias tool of the Cochrane Collaboration was used for quality assessment. Fourteen studies were included. For both the overall VO2 max and VE max analyses, significant differences were observed between the MG and no MG conditions, favoring no MG, which presented the highest VO2 max values (p=0.0001; 95% CI; –2.638 to –1.728) and the highest VE max values (p=0.0001; 95% CI; –4.103 to –1.354). When the results were analyzed separately for each subgroup (type of MG and place of use), the meta-analysis showed that the effect of the use of an MG on VO2 max and VE max was not significant when custom-made MGs were used. The use of an MG overall decreased VO2 max and VE max compared to the control. Nevertheless, custom-made MGs seem to have no effect on these parameters.
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- Taciana Marco Ferraz Caneppele
- Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) - Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) - Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Organosilicate based superhydrophilic nanofilm with enhanced durability for dentistry application. J IND ENG CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2016.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Jeong H, Cho YA, Cho Y, Kang E, Ahn HW, Hong J. Durable Urushiol-Based Nanofilm with Water Repellency for Clear Overlay Appliances in Dentistry. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 2:344-348. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5b00440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Hyejoong Jeong
- School
of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 3231
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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Kojima I, Takeda T, Nakajima K, Narimatsu K, Konno M, Ozawa T, Ishigami K. Thinning factors influence on custom-made mouthguards thermoforming. Dent Traumatol 2014; 31:103-12. [DOI: 10.1111/edt.12145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ichiro Kojima
- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Mihama-ku Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Mihama-ku Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Mihama-ku Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Mihama-ku Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Mihama-ku Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Mihama-ku Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Mihama-ku Chiba Japan
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McNair OD, Gould TE, Piland SG, Savin DA. Characterization of mouthguard materials: A comparison of a commercial material to a novel thiolene family. J Appl Polym Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/app.40402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Olivia D. McNair
- School of Polymers and High Performance Materials; The University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg Mississippi
- School of Human Performance and Recreation; The University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg Mississippi
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- School of Human Performance and Recreation; The University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg Mississippi
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- School of Human Performance and Recreation; The University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg Mississippi
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- School of Polymers and High Performance Materials; The University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg Mississippi
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Takeda T, Kajima T, Nakajima K, Narimatsu K, Konno M, Hasegawa K, Sekiguchi C, Ozawa T, Noh K, Ishigami K. Paired maxillary and smaller mandibular mouthguard for rugby player with malalignment. Dent Traumatol 2013; 30:76-80. [DOI: 10.1111/edt.12050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Tomotaka Takeda
- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Chiba Japan
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- Department of Prosthodontics; School of Dentistry; Kyung Hee University; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Sports Dentistry; Tokyo Dental College; Chiba Japan
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Miyahara T, Dahlin C, Galli S, Parsafar S, Koizumi H, Kasugai S. A novel dual material mouthguard for patients with dental implants. Dent Traumatol 2012; 29:303-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01171.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Department of Biomaterials; Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg; Göteborg; Sweden
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo; Japan
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