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O avanço tecnológico revolucionou a prática odontológica, com os alinhadores ortodônticos emergindo como uma escolha altamente popular entre pacientes que buscam tratamentos estéticos e confortáveis. No entanto, apesar de sua crescente demanda, permanecem questões cruciais relacionadas à eficácia e análise dimensional desses dispositivos. Este artigo oferece uma análise abrangente das características químicas, físicas e mecânicas dos alinhadores ortodônticos, iluminando a influência vital do processo de termoformação e da espessura nas propriedades desses materiais. Compreender profundamente essas características é essencial para aprimorar a eficácia e a durabilidade dos alinhadores ortodônticos, contribuindo, assim, para o sucesso e a evolução dos tratamentos ortodônticos modernos. Neste estudo, exploraremos: 1) as propriedades químicas dos materiais e como elas afetam a biocompatibilidade e a resistência à degradação; 2) as características físicas, incluindo textura de superfície, transparência e sua influência na adaptação bucal e no conforto do paciente; 3) as propriedades mecânicas, como flexibilidade e rigidez, e como essas características afetam a distribuição de forças de movimentação dentária; 4) a influência do processo de termoformação na precisão e reprodutibilidade dos alinhadores, bem como sua relação com a qualidade do tratamento; 5) a análise crítica da espessura dos alinhadores e seu papel na capacidade de aplicar forças adequadas para a movimentação dentária. Ao abordar esses aspectos, este artigo visa oferecer uma visão holística das complexidades envolvidas na fabricação e uso de alinhadores ortodônticos. Esperamos que esta revisão contribua para uma compreensão mais profunda desses dispositivos e promova avanços significativos na ortodontia, beneficiando tanto os profissionais quanto os pacientes.
Technological advancement has revolutionized dental practice, with orthodontic aligners emerging as a trendy choice among patients seeking aesthetic and comfortable treatments. However, despite their growing demand, crucial questions remain regarding these devices' effectiveness and dimensional analysis. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the chemical, physical, and mechanical characteristics of orthodontic aligners, illuminating the vital influence of the thermoforming process and thickness on the properties of these materials. Understanding these characteristics in depth is essential to improving the effectiveness and durability of orthodontic aligners, thus contributing to the success and evolution of modern orthodontic treatments. In this study, we will explore 1) the chemical properties of materials and how these properties affect biocompatibility and resistance to degradation; 2) the physical characteristics, including surface texture, transparency and their influence on oral adaptation and patient comfort; 3) mechanical properties, such as flexibility and stiffness, and how these characteristics affect the distribution of tooth movement forces; 4) the influence of the thermoforming process on the precision and reproducibility of the aligners, as well as its relationship with the quality of the treatment; 5) critical analysis of aligner thickness and its role in the ability to apply adequate forces for tooth movement. By addressing these aspects, this article aims to offer a holistic view of the complexities involved in manufacturing and using orthodontic aligners. We hope this review will contribute to a deeper understanding of these devices and promote significant advances in orthodontics, benefiting professionals and patients.
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Biosurfactants, sustainable alternatives to petrochemical surfactants, are gaining attention for their potential in medical applications. This study focuses on producing, purifying, and characterizing a glycolipid biosurfactant from Candida sp. UFSJ7A, particularly for its application in biofilm prevention on siliconized latex catheter surfaces. The glycolipid was extracted and characterized, revealing a critical micellar concentration (CMC) of 0.98 mg/mL, indicating its efficiency at low concentrations. Its composition, confirmed through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and thin layer chromatography (TLC), identified it as an anionic biosurfactant with a significant ionic charge of -14.8 mV. This anionic nature contributes to its biofilm prevention capabilities. The glycolipid showed a high emulsification index (E24) for toluene, gasoline, and soy oil and maintained stability under various pH and temperature conditions. Notably, its anti-adhesion activity against biofilms formed by Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, and Candida albicans was substantial. When siliconized latex catheter surfaces were preconditioned with 2 mg/mL of the glycolipid, biofilm formation was reduced by up to 97% for E. coli and C. albicans and 57% for E. faecalis. These results are particularly significant when compared to the efficacy of conventional surfactants like SDS, especially for E. coli and C. albicans. This study highlights glycolipids' potential as a biotechnological tool in reducing biofilm-associated infections on medical devices, demonstrating their promising applicability in healthcare settings.
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry has grown. However, the accuracy of clinical applications in implant dentistry is still unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of this scoping review with systematic evidence mapping was to identify and describe the available evidence on the accuracy and clinical applications of AI in implant dentistry. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An electronic search was performed in 4 databases and nonpeer-reviewed literature for articles published up to November 2023. The eligibility criteria comprised observational and interventional studies correlating AI and implant dentistry. A bibliographic mapping and quality analysis of the included studies was conducted. Additionally, the accuracy rates of each AI model were evaluated. RESULTS: Twenty-six studies met the inclusion criteria. A significant increase in evidence has been observed in recent years. The most commonly found applications of AI in implant dentistry were for the recognition of implant systems followed by surgical implant planning. The performance of AI models was generally high (mean of 88.7%), with marginal bone loss (MBL) prediction models being the most accurate (mean of 93%). Regarding the place of publication, the Asian continent represented the highest number of studies, followed by the European and South American continents. CONCLUSIONS: Evidence involving AI and implant dentistry has grown in the last decade. Although still under development, all AI models evaluated demonstrated high accuracy and clinical applicability. Further studies evaluating the clinical efficacy of AI models in implant dentistry are essential.
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Titanium implants are subject to bacterial adhesion and peri-implantitis induction, and biosurfactants bring a new alternative to the fight against infections. This work aimed to produce and characterize the biosurfactant from Bacillus subtilis ATCC 19,659, its anti-adhesion and antimicrobial activity, and cell viability. Anti-adhesion studies were carried out against Streptococcus sanguinis, Staphylococcus aureus, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Proteus mirabilis as the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal concentration. Cell viability was measured against osteoblast and fibroblast cells. The biosurfactant was classified as lipopeptide, with critical micelle concentration at 40 µg mL- 1, and made the titanium surface less hydrophobic. The anti-adhesion effect was observed for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus sanguinis with 54% growth inhibition and presented a minimum inhibitory concentration of 15.7 µg mL- 1 for Streptococcus sanguinis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. The lipopeptide had no cytotoxic effect and demonstrated high potential application against bacterial biofilms.
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Adhesión Bacteriana , Biopelículas , Implantes Dentales , Lipopéptidos , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Titanio , Titanio/farmacología , Titanio/química , Biopelículas/efectos de los fármacos , Biopelículas/crecimiento & desarrollo , Adhesión Bacteriana/efectos de los fármacos , Implantes Dentales/microbiología , Lipopéptidos/farmacología , Humanos , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Staphylococcus aureus/efectos de los fármacos , Staphylococcus aureus/fisiología , Bacillus subtilis/efectos de los fármacos , Porphyromonas gingivalis/efectos de los fármacos , Porphyromonas gingivalis/fisiología , Porphyromonas gingivalis/crecimiento & desarrollo , Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans/efectos de los fármacos , Propiedades de Superficie , Fibroblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Fusobacterium nucleatum/efectos de los fármacos , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Osteoblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Tensoactivos/farmacologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has spurred an unparalleled scientific endeavor to elucidate the virus' structure, infection mechanisms, and pathogenesis. Two-dimensional culture systems have been instrumental in shedding light on numerous aspects of COVID-19. However, these in vitro systems lack the physiological complexity to comprehend the infection process and explore treatment options. Three-dimensional (3D) models have been proposed to fill the gap between 2D cultures and in vivo studies. Specifically, spheroids, composed of lung cell types, have been suggested for studying SARS-CoV-2 infection and serving as a drug screening platform. METHODS: 3D lung spheroids were prepared by coculturing human alveolar or bronchial epithelial cells with human lung stromal cells. The morphology, size, and ultrastructure of spheroids before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection were analyzed using optical and electron microscopy. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect spike protein and, thus, the virus presence in the spheroids. Multiplex analysis elucidated the cytokine release after virus infection. RESULTS: The spheroids were stable and kept their size and morphology after SARS-CoV-2 infection despite the presence of multivesicular bodies, endoplasmic reticulum rearrangement, tubular compartment-enclosed vesicles, and the accumulation of viral particles. The spheroid responded to the infection releasing IL-6 and IL-8 cytokines. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that coculture spheroids of epithelial and stromal cells can serve as a cost-effective infection model for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. We suggest using this 3D spheroid as a drug screening platform to explore new treatments related to the cytokines released during virus infection, especially for long COVID treatment.
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COVID-19 , Evaluación Preclínica de Medicamentos , Pulmón , SARS-CoV-2 , Esferoides Celulares , Humanos , Esferoides Celulares/virología , COVID-19/virología , SARS-CoV-2/fisiología , Pulmón/virología , Pulmón/patología , Tratamiento Farmacológico de COVID-19 , Antivirales/farmacología , Antivirales/uso terapéutico , Técnicas de Cocultivo , Citocinas/metabolismo , Análisis Costo-Beneficio , Células Epiteliales/virologíaRESUMEN
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting, a promising advancement in tissue engineering technology, involves the robotic, layer-by-layer additive biofabrication of functional 3D tissue and organ constructs. This process utilizes biomaterials, typically hydrogels and living cells, following digital models. Traditional tissue engineering uses a classic triad of living cells, scaffolds, and physicochemical signals in bioreactors. A scaffold is a temporary, often biodegradable, support structure. Tissue engineering primarily falls into two categories: (i) scaffold based and (ii) scaffold free. The latter, scaffold-free 3D bioprinting, is gaining increasing popularity. Organ building blocks (OBB), capable of self-assembly and self-organization, such as tissue spheroids, organoids, and assembloids, have begun to be utilized in scaffold-free bioprinting. This article discusses the expanding range of OBB, presents the rapidly evolving collection of bioprinting and bioassembly methods using these OBB, and finally, outlines the advantages, challenges, and future perspectives of using OBB in organ printing.
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The Brazilian National Network of Alternative Methods (RENAMA), which is linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is currently comprised of 51 laboratories from CROs, academia, industry and government. RENAMA's aim is to develop and validate new approach methodologies (NAMs), as well as train researchers and disseminate information on their use - thus reducing Brazilian, and consequently Latin American, dependence on external technology. Moreover, it promotes the adoption of NAMs by educators and trained researchers, as well as the implementation of good laboratory practice (GLP) and the use of certified products. The RENAMA network started its activities in 2012, and was originally comprised of three central laboratories - the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO); the National Institute of Quality Control in Health (INCQS); and the National Brazilian Biosciences Laboratory (LNBio) - and ten associated laboratories. In 2022, RENAMA celebrated its 10th anniversary, a milestone commemorated by the organisation of a meeting attended by different stakeholders, including the RENAMA-associated laboratories, academia, non-governmental organisations and industry. Ninety-six participants attended the meeting, held on 26 May 2022 in Balneário Camboriú, SC, Brazil, as part of the programme of the XXIII Brazilian Congress of Toxicology 2022. Significant moments of the RENAMA were remembered, and new goals and discussion themes were established. The lectures highlighted recent innovations in the toxicological sciences that have translated into the assessment of consumer product safety through the use of human-relevant NAMs instead of the use of existing animal-based approaches. The challenges and opportunities in accepting such practices for regulatory purposes were also presented and discussed.
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Aniversarios y Eventos Especiales , Laboratorios , Animales , Humanos , BrasilRESUMEN
Bone critical-size defects and non-union fractures have no intrinsic capacity for self-healing. In this context, the emergence of bone engineering has allowed the development of functional alternatives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the capacity of ASC spheroids in bone regeneration using a synergic strategy with 3D-printed scaffolds made from poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and nanostructured hydroxyapatite doped with carbonate ions (CHA) in a rat model of cranial critical-size defect. In summary, a set of results suggests that ASC spheroidal constructs promoted bone regeneration. In vitro results showed that ASC spheroids were able to spread and interact with the 3D-printed scaffold, synthesizing crucial growth factors and cytokines for bone regeneration, such as VEGF. Histological results after 3 and 6 months of implantation showed the formation of new bone tissue in the PLA/CHA scaffolds that were seeded with ASC spheroids. In conclusion, the presence of ASC spheroids in the PLA/CHA 3D-printed scaffolds seems to successfully promote bone formation, which can be crucial for a significant clinical improvement in critical bone defect regeneration.
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Bone tissue engineering seeks biomaterials that enable cell migration, angiogenesis, matrix deposition, and tissue regeneration. Blood concentrates like platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) offer a cost-effective source of cells and growth factors to enhance healing. The present study aimed to evaluate heated serum albumin with liquid PRF (Alb-PRF) and L-PRF clinically and biochemically after placement in dental sockets following mandibular third molar extraction. In a controlled, split-mouth study involving 10 volunteers, 20 extracted molars were treated with either Alb-PRF or L-PRF. Post-extraction, pain, trismus, infection presence, and swelling were measured. The concentrations of different analytes in the surgical sites were also examined. The data were statistically analyzed, with significance defined at p < 0.05 (t-test). No significant difference was noted between the groups for pain and trismus, but Alb-PRF showed a significant reduction in swelling on day seven. The Alb-PRF group showed lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (GM-CSF, IL-1b, IL-6, IFNy, IL-8, IL-15, RANTES, and MIP-1a) after seven days, with only higher expressions of MIP-1b, IL-1b, and MCP-1 found in the L-PRF group. Differences were observed in the release of analytes between L-PRF and Alb-PRF, with Alb-PRF significantly reducing edema after seven days. Alb-PRF reduced edema, while L-PRF increased inflammatory cytokines. When compared to L-PRF, Alb-PRF reduced edema and the release of inflammatory cytokines, suggesting promising effects in socket healing while underscoring the role of growth factors and cytokines in potential applications of blood concentrates.
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This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical and histological properties of nanostructured hydroxyapatite and alginate composites produced at different temperatures with and without sintering and implanted in rabbit tibiae. Hydroxyapatite-alginate (HA) microspheres (425-600 µm) produced at 90 and 5 °C without (HA90 and HA5) or with sintering at 1000 °C (HA90S and HA5S) were characterized and applied to evaluate thein vitrodegradation; also were implanted in bone defects on rabbit's tibiae (n= 12). The animals were randomly divided into five groups (blood clot, HA90S, HA5S, HA90, and HA5) and euthanized after 7 and 28 d. X-ray diffraction and Fourier-transform infrared analysis of the non-sintered biomaterials showed a lower crystallinity than sintered materials, being more degradablein vitroandin vivo. However, the sinterization of HA5 led to the apatite phase's decomposition into tricalcium phosphate. Histomorphometric analysis showed the highest (p< 0.01) bone density in the blood clot group, similar bone levels among HA90S, HA90, and HA5, and significantly less bone in the HA5S. HA90 and HA5 groups presented higher degradation and homogeneous distribution of the new bone formation onto the surface of biomaterial fragments, compared to HA90S, presenting bone only around intact microspheres (p< 0.01). The elemental distribution (scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectroscopy andµXRF-SR analysis) of Ca, P, and Zn in the newly formed bone is similar to the cortical bone, indicating bone maturity at 28 d. The synthesized biomaterials are biocompatible and osteoconductive. The heat treatment directly influenced the material's behavior, where non-sintered HA90 and HA5 showed higher degradation, allowing a better distribution of the new bone onto the surface of the biomaterial fragments compared to HA90S presenting the same level of new bone, but only on the surface of the intact microspheres, potentially reducing the bone-biomaterial interface.
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Durapatita , Trombosis , Animales , Conejos , Durapatita/química , Sincrotrones , Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Cerámica , Alginatos/químicaRESUMEN
This case series reports a modified tunnel technique with connective tissue graft for the root coverage of multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. The modified approach presents an innovative suture technique to improve the stability and position of the graft. Ten patients with multiple gingival recessions (n=85 teeth) received surgical root coverage treatment. The gingival recession height and width were measured and presented as median, minimum, and maximum values. The percentage of the root coverage after at least 12 months expressed the treatment effectiveness. The Shapiro-Wilk test evaluated the normality; pared Wilcoxon test determined the exact P-value for the differences in the height of the gingival recession before and after surgical treatment (α = 0.05). An average of 97.9% (± 5.6%, p < 0.0001) root coverage after treatment occurred, and 73 out of 85 recessions presented complete root coverage after 12 months. Treatment of Miller class I and II gingival recessions resulted in root coverage higher than 99 and class III higher than 95% (p < 0.0001). The presented case series report the efficacy of a modified surgical technique promoting more than 95% of root coverage after 12 months in multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. Well-designed blind randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the proposed technique.
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Recesión Gingival , Humanos , Recesión Gingival/cirugía , Colgajos Quirúrgicos/cirugía , Resultado del Tratamiento , Tejido Conectivo/trasplante , Raíz del Diente , EncíaRESUMEN
Abstract This case series reports a modified tunnel technique with connective tissue graft for the root coverage of multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. The modified approach presents an innovative suture technique to improve the stability and position of the graft. Ten patients with multiple gingival recessions (n=85 teeth) received surgical root coverage treatment. The gingival recession height and width were measured and presented as median, minimum, and maximum values. The percentage of the root coverage after at least 12 months expressed the treatment effectiveness. The Shapiro-Wilk test evaluated the normality; pared Wilcoxon test determined the exact P-value for the differences in the height of the gingival recession before and after surgical treatment (α = 0.05). An average of 97.9% (± 5.6%, p < 0.0001) root coverage after treatment occurred, and 73 out of 85 recessions presented complete root coverage after 12 months. Treatment of Miller class I and II gingival recessions resulted in root coverage higher than 99 and class III higher than 95% (p < 0.0001). The presented case series report the efficacy of a modified surgical technique promoting more than 95% of root coverage after 12 months in multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. Well-designed blind randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the proposed technique.
Resumo Esta série de casos relata uma técnica de túnel modificada com enxerto de tecido conjuntivo para o recobrimento radicular de múltiplas recessões gengivais Classe I, II e III de Miller. A abordagem modificada apresenta uma técnica de sutura inovadora para melhorar a estabilidade e a posição do enxerto. Dez pacientes com múltiplas recessões gengivais (n=85 dentes) receberam tratamento cirúrgico de recobrimento radicular. A altura e a largura da recessão gengival foram mensuradas e apresentadas como valores medianos, mínimos e máximos. A eficácia do tratamento foi expressa como uma porcentagem da cobertura radicular após pelo menos 12 meses. O teste de Shapiro-Wilk avaliou a normalidade; o teste de Wilcoxon pared determinou o valor P exato para as diferenças entre a altura da recessão gengival antes e após o tratamento cirúrgico (α = 0,05). Uma média de 97,9% (± 5,6%, p < 0,0001) de cobertura radicular após o tratamento ocorreu, e 73 das 85 recessões apresentaram cobertura radicular completa após 12 meses. O tratamento das recessões gengivais classe I e II de Miller resultou em recobrimento radicular superior a 99 e classe III superior a 95% (p < 0,0001). A série de casos apresentada relata a eficácia de uma técnica cirúrgica modificada promovendo mais de 95% de cobertura radicular após 12 meses em múltiplas recessões gengivais Classe I, II e III de Miller. Ensaios controlados randomizados cegos bem desenhados são necessários para validar a técnica proposta.
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Although several studies assess the biological effects of micro and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), the literature shows controversial results regarding their effect on bone cell behavior. Studies on the effects of nanoparticles on mammalian cells on two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures display several disadvantages, such as changes in cell morphology, function, and metabolism and fewer cell-cell contacts. This highlights the need to explore the effects of TiO2 NPs in more complex 3D environments, to better mimic the bone microenvironment. This study aims to compare the differentiation and mineralized matrix production of human osteoblasts SAOS-2 in a monolayer or 3D models after exposure to different concentrations of TiO2 NPs. Nanoparticles were characterized, and their internalization and effects on the SAOS-2 monolayer and 3D spheroid cells were evaluated with morphological analysis. The mineralization of human osteoblasts upon exposure to TiO2 NPs was evaluated by alizarin red staining, demonstrating a dose-dependent increase in mineralized matrix in human primary osteoblasts and SAOS-2 both in the monolayer and 3D models. Furthermore, our results reveal that, after high exposure to TiO2 NPs, the dose-dependent increase in the bone mineralized matrix in the 3D cells model is higher than in the 2D culture, showing a promising model to test the effect on bone osteointegration.
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OBJECTIVE: This in vivo study, aimed to biomechanically, histomorphometrically and histologically evaluate an implant surface coated with nanostructured hydroxyapatite using the wet chemical process (biomimetic deposition of calcium phosphate coating) when compared to a dual acid-etching surface. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ten sheep (2-4 years old) received 20 implants, 10 with nanostructured hydroxyapatite coating (HAnano), and 10 with dual acid-etching surface (DAA). The surfaces were characterized with scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy; insertion torque values and resonance frequency analysis were measured to evaluate the primary stability of the implants. Bone-implant contact (BIC) and bone area fraction occupancy (BAFo) were evaluated 14 and 28 days after implant installation. RESULTS: The HAnano and DAA groups showed no significant difference in insertion torque and resonance frequency analysis. The BIC and BAFo values increased significantly (p<0.05) over the experimental periods in both groups. This event was also observed in BIC value of HAnano group. The HAnano surface showed superior results compared to DAA after 28 days (BAFo, p = 0.007; BIC, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the HAnano surface favors bone formation when compared to the DAA surface after 28 days in low-density bone in sheep.
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Implantes Dentales , Oseointegración , Ovinos , Animales , Durapatita/química , Propiedades de Superficie , Materiales Biocompatibles Revestidos/química , Titanio/químicaRESUMEN
Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a biomaterial widely used in biomedical applications. Many studies have shown that ionic substituents can be incorporated into HA to produce a mineral composition more similar to natural bone tissue with more favorable biological characteristics for application in bone regeneration. However, its potentially toxic effects need to be evaluated before full approval for human use. For this purpose, an embryotoxicity test was performed on zebrafish according to OECD guideline 236. Zebrafish embryos were exposed to 1 or 3 microspheres of alginate containing nanoparticles of HA and carbonate (CHA), strontium (SrHA), and zinc-substituted HA (ZnHA) from 4 to 120 h post-fertilization (hpf). Lethality and developmental endpoints were evaluated. In addition, larval behavior at 168 hpf was also analyzed to observe whether biomaterials adversely affect optomotor and avoidance responses (neurotoxicity), as well as the oxidative stress pattern through qPCR. After 120 h exposure to all microspheres with different patterns of crystallinity, porosity, nanoparticle size, surface area, and degradation behavior, there was no mortality rate greater than 20%, indicating the non-embryotoxic character of these biomaterials. All experimental groups showed positive optomotor and avoidance responses, which means that embryo exposure to the tested biomaterials had no neurotoxic effects. Furthermore, larvae exposed to one SrHA microsphere showed a better optomotor response than the control. Furthermore, the biomaterials did not change the pattern of mRNA levels of genes related to oxidative stress even after 120 hpf. The growing number of new HA-based biomaterials produced should be accompanied by increased studies to understand the biosafety of these compounds, especially in alternative models, such as zebrafish embryos. These results reinforce our hypothesis that ion-substituted HA biomaterials do not impose toxicological effects, cause development and neuromotor impairment, or increase oxidative stress in zebrafish embryos being useful for medical devices and in the process of bone regeneration.
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Nanoestructuras , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua , Animales , Humanos , Pez Cebra/metabolismo , Durapatita/toxicidad , Durapatita/metabolismo , Materiales Biocompatibles/toxicidad , Materiales Biocompatibles/metabolismo , Estrés Oxidativo , Nanoestructuras/toxicidad , Embrión no Mamífero/metabolismo , Larva , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/toxicidadRESUMEN
The concept of "lockyballs" or interlockable mini-scaffolds fabricated by two-photon polymerization from biodegradable polymers for the encagement of tissue spheroids and their delivery into the desired location in the human body has been recently introduced. In order to improve control of delivery, positioning, and assembly of mini-scaffolds with tissue spheroids inside, they must be functionalized. This review describes the design, fabrication, and functionalization of mini-scaffolds as well as perspectives on their application in tissue engineering for precisely controlled cell and mini-tissue delivery and patterning. The development of functionalized mini-scaffolds advances the original concept of "lockyballs" and opens exciting new prospectives for mini-scaffolds' applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine and their eventual clinical translation.
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Background and objectives: Calcium phosphates have been widely used as bone substitutes, but their properties are limited to osteoconduction. The association of calcium phosphates with osteoinductive bioactive molecules has been used as a strategy in regenerative medicine. Melatonin has been studied due to its cell protection and antioxidant functions, reducing osteoclastic activity and stimulating newly formed bone. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of topical application of melatonin associated with nanostructured carbonated hydroxyapatite microspheres in the alveolar bone repair of Wistar rats through histological and histomorphometric analysis. Materials and Methods: Thirty female Wistar rats (300 g) were used, divided randomly into three experimental groups (n = 10), G1: nanostructured carbonated hydroxyapatite microspheres associated with melatonin gel (CHA-M); G2: nanostructured carbonated hydroxyapatite (CHA); G3: blood clot (without alveolar filling). The animals were euthanized after 7 and 42 days of the postoperative period and processed for histological and histomorphometric evaluation. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's post-test were applied to investigate statistical differences between the groups at the same time point for new bone and connective tissue variables. Mann-Whitney was used to assess statistical differences between different time points and in the biomaterial variable. Results: Results showed a greater volume of residual biomaterial in the CHA-M than the CHA group (p = 0.007), and there were no significant differences in terms of newly formed bone and connective tissue between CHA and CHA-M after 42 days. Conclusions: This study concluded that both biomaterials improved alveolar bone repair from 7 to 42 days after surgery, and the association of CHA with melatonin gel reduced the biomaterial's biodegradation at the implanted site but did not improve the alveolar bone repair.
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Melatonina , Ratas , Animales , Femenino , Melatonina/farmacología , Melatonina/uso terapéutico , Ratas Wistar , Materiales Biocompatibles/uso terapéutico , Durapatita , Fosfatos de Calcio/farmacología , Fosfatos de Calcio/uso terapéutico , CarbonatosRESUMEN
Background: Bioceramic nanometer coatings have been regarded as potential substitutes for plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings, and the association with bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is an attempt to achieve faster osseointegration to hasten oral rehabilitation. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7 (rhBMP-7) on the osseointegration of titanium implants coated with a thin film surface of hydroxyapatite (HA). Methods: Two implants (n = 24) were placed in each white New Zealand rabbits' femur (n = 6). Implants were placed in the right femur after standard instrumentation (A and B) and in the left femur after an over-instrumentation (C and D), preventing bone-implant contact. The distal implants were installed associated with rhBMP-7 (groups B [regular instrumentation] and D [over-instrumentation]) and, also, in the absence of without BMP (control groups A [regular instrumentation] and C [over-instrumentation]). After 4 weeks, the animals were euthanized. The bone blocks containing the implants were embedded in methyl methacrylate and sectioned parallel to the long axis of the implant, which were analyzed by image segmentation. The data were analyzed using a nonparametric statistical method. Results: We observed that Group A had a mean bone formation of 35.6% compared to Group B, which had 48.6% (p > 0.05). Moreover, this group showed 28.3% of connective tissue compared to Group A, with 39.3%. In the over-instrumented groups, rhBMP-7 (Group D) showed an enhanced and significant increase in bone formation when compared with the group without rhBMP-7 (Group C). Conclusion: We concluded that the association of rhBMP-7 to thin nanostructure HA-coated implants promoted greater new bone area than the same implants in the absence of rhBMP-7, mainly in cases of over-instrumented implant sites.
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BACKGROUND: The degree of biodegradation and the inflammatory response of membranes employed for guided bone regeneration directly impact the outcome of this technique. This study aimed to evaluate four different experimental versions of Poly (L-lactate-co-Trimethylene Carbonate) (PTMC) + Poly (L-lactate-co-glycolate) (PLGA) membranes, implanted in mouse subcutaneous tissue, compared to a commercially available membrane and a Sham group. METHODS: Sixty Balb-C mice were randomly divided into six experimental groups and subdivided into 1, 3, 6 and 12 weeks (n = 5 groups/period). The membranes (1 cm2) were implanted in the subcutaneous back tissue of the animals. The samples were obtained for descriptive and semiquantitative histological evaluation (ISO 10993-6). RESULTS: G1 and G4 allowed tissue adhesion and the permeation of inflammatory cells over time and showed greater phagocytic activity and permeability. G2 and G3 detached from the tissue in one and three weeks; however, in the more extended periods, they presented a rectilinear and homogeneous aspect and were not absorbed. G2 had a major inflammatory reaction. G5 was almost completely absorbed after 12 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: The membranes are considered biocompatible. G5 showed a higher degree of biosorption, followed by G1 and G4. G2 and G3 are considered non-absorbable in the studied periods.