materials testing

Summary

Summary: The testing of materials and devices, especially those used for PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; SUTURES; TISSUE ADHESIVES; etc., for hardness, strength, durability, safety, efficacy, and biocompatibility.

Top Publications

  1. ncbi Assessment of adhesion formation to intra-abdominal polypropylene mesh and polytetrafluoroethylene mesh
    Brent D Matthews
    Department of General Surgery, and The James B Cannon Research Center, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA
    J Surg Res 114:126-32. 2003
  2. ncbi Porous poly(alpha-hydroxyacid)/Bioglass composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. I: Preparation and in vitro characterisation
    V Maquet
    Centre for Education and Research on Macromolecules, , Belgium
    Biomaterials 25:4185-94. 2004
  3. ncbi Analytical methods to assess nanoparticle toxicity
    Bryce J Marquis
    Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
    Analyst 134:425-39. 2009
  4. ncbi Intra-myocardial biomaterial injection therapy in the treatment of heart failure: Materials, outcomes and challenges
    Devin M Nelson
    Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
    Acta Biomater 7:1-15. 2011
  5. ncbi Synergistic effects of UV photofunctionalization and micro-nano hybrid topography on the biological properties of titanium
    Naoki Tsukimura
    Laboratory for Bone and Implant Sciences, The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials and Hospital Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095 1668, USA
    Biomaterials 32:4358-68. 2011
  6. ncbi Porous scaffolds of polycaprolactone reinforced with in situ generated hydroxyapatite for bone tissue engineering
    Paola Fabbri
    Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
    J Mater Sci Mater Med 21:343-51. 2010
  7. ncbi Electrospun nanostructured scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
    Molamma P Prabhakaran
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative, Division of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
    Acta Biomater 5:2884-93. 2009
  8. ncbi Extracellular matrix bioscaffolds for orthopaedic applications. A comparative histologic study
    Jolene E Valentin
    McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
    J Bone Joint Surg Am 88:2673-86. 2006
  9. ncbi Flow measurement by cardiovascular magnetic resonance: a multi-centre multi-vendor study of background phase offset errors that can compromise the accuracy of derived regurgitant or shunt flow measurements
    Peter D Gatehouse
    CMR Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK
    J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 12:5. 2010
  10. ncbi Synthesis of water soluble graphene
    Yongchao Si
    Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
    Nano Lett 8:1679-82. 2008

Research Grants

  1. ICP-MS Instrument for Baylor College of Dentistry
    Kathy Svoboda; Fiscal Year: 2006
  2. Changes in the Characteristics of Plantar Soft Tissue with Diabetes
    WILLIAM LEDOUX; Fiscal Year: 2007
  3. MODULATION OF LOCAL BONE TISSUE MATERIAL PROPERTIES
    Clifford Les; Fiscal Year: 2004
  4. Role of Microstructure in Nanomechanical Behavior of Bone Tissue
    Marjolein van der Meulen; Fiscal Year: 2009
  5. Application of alginate for endovascular embolization
    Timothy Becker; Fiscal Year: 2005
  6. MECHANICAL STIMULATION OF IVD CELLS
    Lori Setton; Fiscal Year: 2005
  7. INHALANT USE AMONG RURAL CHILDREN: A MULTICULTURAL STUDY
    Ruth Edwards; Fiscal Year: 2006
  8. Peptide Dimethacrylate Additives for Dental Composites
    KATHLEEN KILWAY; Fiscal Year: 2007
  9. Injectable and Strong Nano-Apatite/Stem Cell Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2009
  10. DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG AND MACROPOROUS BIOMATERIALS
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2007

Detail Information

Publications250 found, 100 shown here

  1. ncbi Assessment of adhesion formation to intra-abdominal polypropylene mesh and polytetrafluoroethylene mesh
    Brent D Matthews
    Department of General Surgery, and The James B Cannon Research Center, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA
    J Surg Res 114:126-32. 2003
    ..The macroporous polypropylene mesh promoted adhesion formation, while the microporous nature of the visceral side of the ePTFE served as a barrier to adhesions...
  2. ncbi Porous poly(alpha-hydroxyacid)/Bioglass composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. I: Preparation and in vitro characterisation
    V Maquet
    Centre for Education and Research on Macromolecules, , Belgium
    Biomaterials 25:4185-94. 2004
    ..Formation of hydroxyapatite on the surface of composites, as an indication of their bioactivity, was recorded by EDXA, X-ray diffractometry and confirmed by Raman spectroscopy...
  3. ncbi Analytical methods to assess nanoparticle toxicity
    Bryce J Marquis
    Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
    Analyst 134:425-39. 2009
    ....
  4. ncbi Intra-myocardial biomaterial injection therapy in the treatment of heart failure: Materials, outcomes and challenges
    Devin M Nelson
    Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
    Acta Biomater 7:1-15. 2011
    ....
  5. ncbi Synergistic effects of UV photofunctionalization and micro-nano hybrid topography on the biological properties of titanium
    Naoki Tsukimura
    Laboratory for Bone and Implant Sciences, The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials and Hospital Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095 1668, USA
    Biomaterials 32:4358-68. 2011
    ..The data provide a systematic platform to effectively optimize nanostructures on titanium surfaces in order to enhance their biological capability as well as their susceptibility to UV photofunctionalization...
  6. ncbi Porous scaffolds of polycaprolactone reinforced with in situ generated hydroxyapatite for bone tissue engineering
    Paola Fabbri
    Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
    J Mater Sci Mater Med 21:343-51. 2010
    ..The possibility to employ the developed composites as scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration was assessed by cytotoxicity test of the PCL/HA composites extracts and cell adhesion and proliferation in vitro studies...
  7. ncbi Electrospun nanostructured scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
    Molamma P Prabhakaran
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative, Division of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
    Acta Biomater 5:2884-93. 2009
    ..The results of our study showed that the biocomposite PLLA/collagen/HA nanofibrous scaffold could be a potential substrate for the proliferation and mineralization of osteoblasts, enhancing bone regeneration...
  8. ncbi Extracellular matrix bioscaffolds for orthopaedic applications. A comparative histologic study
    Jolene E Valentin
    McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
    J Bone Joint Surg Am 88:2673-86. 2006
    ....
  9. ncbi Flow measurement by cardiovascular magnetic resonance: a multi-centre multi-vendor study of background phase offset errors that can compromise the accuracy of derived regurgitant or shunt flow measurements
    Peter D Gatehouse
    CMR Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK
    J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 12:5. 2010
    ..We studied the severity of uncorrected velocity offset errors across sites and CMR systems...
  10. ncbi Synthesis of water soluble graphene
    Yongchao Si
    Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
    Nano Lett 8:1679-82. 2008
    ..The electrical conductivity of thin evaporated films of graphene (1250 S/m) relative to similarly prepared graphite (6120 S/m) implies that an extended conjugated sp (2) network is restored in the water soluble graphene...
  11. ncbi Cellular Ti-6Al-4V structures with interconnected macro porosity for bone implants fabricated by selective electron beam melting
    Peter Heinl
    University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Department of Materials Science Institute of Science and Technology of Metals, Martensstrasse 5, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
    Acta Biomater 4:1536-44. 2008
    ..The modified bioactive surface is expected to enhance the fixation of the implant in the surrounding bone as well as to improve its long-term stability...
  12. ncbi Differential alkaline phosphatase responses of rat and human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells to 45S5 bioactive glass
    Gwendolen C Reilly
    Department of Engineering Materials, Kroto Research Institute, North Campus, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S3 7HQ, UK
    Biomaterials 28:4091-7. 2007
    ..These results suggest that the positive effects of bioactive glass on bone growth in human patients are not mediated by accelerated differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells...
  13. ncbi In vitro behavior of osteoblast-like cells on PLLA films with a biomimetic apatite or apatite/collagen composite coating
    Y Chen
    Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Hum, Hong Kong, China
    J Mater Sci Mater Med 19:2261-8. 2008
    ..The apatite/collagen composite coating appears to be promising for the surface modification of PLLA-based devices with much improved interactions with osteoblastic cells...
  14. ncbi Comparison of nanoscale and microscale bioactive glass on the properties of P(3HB)/Bioglass composites
    Superb K Misra
    Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, UK
    Biomaterials 29:1750-61. 2008
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  15. ncbi Indirect solid free form fabrication of local and global porous, biomimetic and composite 3D polymer-ceramic scaffolds
    J M Taboas
    Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Oncology, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, 1011 N University Ave, Room G-018, Ann Arbor 48109, MI, USA
    Biomaterials 24:181-94. 2003
    ..These scaffolds that contain concurrent local and global pores, discrete material regions, and biomimetic internal architectures may prove valuable for multi-tissue and structural tissue interface engineering...
  16. ncbi Preparation and characterization of novel bone scaffolds based on electrospun polycaprolactone fibers filled with nanoparticles
    Patcharaporn Wutticharoenmongkol
    Technological Center for Electrospun Fibers, The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
    Macromol Biosci 6:70-7. 2006
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  17. ncbi Ender nail fixation of pediatric femur fractures: a biomechanical analysis
    S S Lee
    Children's Hospital and Health Center and University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92123-4293
    J Pediatr Orthop 21:442-5. 2001
    ..These data suggest that length and rotational control of comminuted midshaft femur fractures with two divergent Ender nails may be sufficient for early mobilization...
  18. ncbi The inflammatory responses to silk films in vitro and in vivo
    Lorenz Meinel
    Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, E25-330, 45 Carleton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
    Biomaterials 26:147-55. 2005
    ..These data suggest that (a) purified degradable silk is biocompatible and (b) the in vitro cell culture model (hMSC seeded and cultured on biomaterial films) gave inflammatory responses that were comparable to those observed in vivo...
  19. ncbi Osteogenicity of biphasic calcium phosphate ceramics and bone autograft in a goat model
    Borhane H Fellah
    INSERM U791, Laboratory for Osteoarticular and Dental Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Dental Surgery, 1 Place Alexis Ricordeau, Nantes, France
    Biomaterials 29:1177-88. 2008
    ..4+/-3.7% initially to 1.7+/-1.2% at 12 weeks). This study shows that synthetic bone substitutes may have superior stability and osteogenic properties than autologous bone grafts in critical-sized bone defects...
  20. ncbi PDLLA/Bioglass composites for soft-tissue and hard-tissue engineering: an in vitro cell biology assessment
    Sophie Verrier
    Department of Materials and Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, UK
    Biomaterials 25:3013-21. 2004
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  21. ncbi A novel amorphous calcium phosphate polymer ceramic for bone repair: I. Synthesis and characterization
    A M Ambrosio
    Center for Advanced Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
    J Biomed Mater Res 58:295-301. 2001
    ..Sintering the composite microspheres together yielded a bioresorbable, porous, 3-dimensional scaffold that may be ideal for tissue ingrowth, making this composite scaffold potentially suitable for bone repair applications...
  22. ncbi Fabrication, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility of graphene-reinforced chitosan composites
    Hailong Fan
    Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, People s Republic of China
    Biomacromolecules 11:2345-51. 2010
    ..Graphene/chitosan composites are potential candidates as scaffold materials in tissue engineering...
  23. ncbi Engineering retinal progenitor cell and scrollable poly(glycerol-sebacate) composites for expansion and subretinal transplantation
    Stephen Redenti
    Schepens Eye Research Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Biomaterials 30:3405-14. 2009
    ..These results suggest that combining mRPCs with PGS scaffolds for subretinal transplantation is a practical strategy for advancing retinal tissue engineering as a restorative therapy...
  24. ncbi Toxicological impact studies based on Escherichia coli bacteria in ultrafine ZnO nanoparticles colloidal medium
    Roberta Brayner
    Interfaces, Traitements, Organisation et Dynamique des Systemes, UMR CNRS 7086, Universite Paris 7 Denis Diderot, 751 Paris Cedex 05, France
    Nano Lett 6:866-70. 2006
    ..This behavior causes the increase of membrane permeability leading to accumulation of ZnO nanoparticles in the bacterial membrane and also cellular internalization of these nanoparticles...
  25. ncbi Bioresorbable composite bone paste using polysaccharide based nano hydroxyapatite
    R Murugan
    Nanobioengineering Laboratory, Division of Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576, Singapore
    Biomaterials 25:3829-35. 2004
    ..These findings suggest that the HA/chitosan composites may have a great impact on human health care systems as bioresorbable bone substitute...
  26. ncbi Greater osteoblast and endothelial cell adhesion on nanostructured polyethylene and titanium
    Theresa Raimondo
    School of Engineering and Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
    Int J Nanomedicine 5:647-52. 2010
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  27. ncbi Impactability and time-dependent mechanical properties of porous titanium particles for application in impaction grafting
    L H B Walschot
    Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 95:131-40. 2010
    ..1-2.5 MPa)) were assessed by standardized impaction and a confined compression test. Loaded samples were used for particle release analysis...
  28. ncbi Au-free epitaxial growth of InAs nanowires
    Bernhard Mandl
    Solid State Physics, Lund University, Box 118, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden
    Nano Lett 6:1817-21. 2006
    ..They are nontapered in thickness and exhibit a hexagonal cross-section. From high-resolution X-ray diffraction, the epitaxial relation between wires and substrates is demonstrated and their crystal structure is determined...
  29. ncbi Optimising bioactive glass scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
    Julian R Jones
    Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK
    Biomaterials 27:964-73. 2006
    ..Bioactive glass foam scaffolds sintered at 800 degrees C for 2 h fulfill the criteria for an ideal scaffold for tissue engineering applications...
  30. ncbi Parathyroid hormone 1-34 enhances titanium implant anchorage in low-density trabecular bone: a correlative micro-computed tomographic and biomechanical analysis
    Yankel Gabet
    Bone Laboratory, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, PO Box 12272, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
    Bone 39:276-82. 2006
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  31. ncbi Increased angiogenesis and blood vessel maturation in acellular collagen-heparin scaffolds containing both FGF2 and VEGF
    Suzan T M Nillesen
    Department of Biochemistry 280, NCMLS, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, P O Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Biomaterials 28:1123-31. 2007
    ..This opens prospects for (acellular) tissue-engineered constructs in conditions as ischaemic heart disease or diabetic ulcers...
  32. ncbi Preparation and mechanical properties of chitosan/carbon nanotubes composites
    Shao Feng Wang
    Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, ASTAR, 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602
    Biomacromolecules 6:3067-72. 2005
    ..8 wt % of MWNTs into the chitosan matrix...
  33. ncbi Differential efficacy of gels derived from small intestinal submucosa as an injectable biomaterial for myocardial infarct repair
    Masaho Okada
    Stem Cell Research Center, Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    Biomaterials 31:7678-83. 2010
    ..Further understanding of SIS gel characteristics, such as biological and physical properties, that are critical determinants of efficacy would be important for optimization of this biomaterial for cardiac repair...
  34. ncbi Electrostatic control of protein adsorption on UV-photofunctionalized titanium
    Norio Hori
    Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095 1668, USA
    Acta Biomater 6:4175-80. 2010
    ..As a result, direct titanium-protein interactions take place exclusively on UV-treated titanium surfaces without the aid of bridging ions...
  35. ncbi Preparation of poly(L-lactic acid) and poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) foams by use of ice microparticulates
    G Chen
    3D Tissue Engineering Group, National Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
    Biomaterials 22:2563-7. 2001
    ..The pore structures of the foams could be manipulated by controlling processing variables such as the size and weight fraction of the ice microparticulates and polymer concentration...
  36. ncbi Fabrication of free-standing, electrochemically active, and biocompatible graphene oxide-polyaniline and graphene-polyaniline hybrid papers
    Xingbin Yan
    State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Tianshui Mid Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
    ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2:2521-9. 2010
    ..The hybrid papers display a remarkable combination of excellent electrochemical performances and biocompatibility, making the paperlike materials attractive for new kinds of applications in biosciences...
  37. ncbi Cell engineering: nanometric grafting of poly-N-isopropylacrylamide onto polystyrene film by different doses of gamma radiation
    Esmaeil Biazar
    Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch, Mazandaran, Iran
    Int J Nanomedicine 5:549-56. 2010
    ..This characteristic proves that this type of grafted material has potential as a biomaterial for cell sheet engineering...
  38. ncbi Fully biodegradable septal defect occluder-a double umbrella design
    Duc Duong-Hong
    School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 76:711-8. 2010
    ..This work studied and proved the feasibility of interventional closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) with a fully biodegradable device, that we call the "double umbrella" (DU) for its symbolic design. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc...
  39. ncbi Clinical challenges and the relevance of materials testing for posterior composite restorations
    David C Sarrett
    Virginia Commonwealth University, 1012 East Marshall Street, P O Box 980549, Richmond, VA 23298 0549, USA
    Dent Mater 21:9-20. 2005
    ..There is a general lack of data that correlates clinical performance with laboratory materials testing. A proposed list of materials tests that may predict performance in a variety of clinical factors is ..
  40. ncbi Silicon induces minimal thromboinflammatory response during 28-day intravascular implant testing
    Melissa E Melvin
    Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, 2130 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    ASAIO J 56:344-8. 2010
    ..PEG-treated silicon seems to be biocompatible and holds potential as an excellent material with which to construct an implantable, miniaturized hemofiltration membrane...
  41. ncbi In vitro toxicity evaluation of graphene oxide on A549 cells
    Yanli Chang
    Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
    Toxicol Lett 200:201-10. 2011
    ..These effects are dose and size related, and should be considered in the development of bio-applications of GO. Overall, GO is a pretty safe material at cellular level, which is confirmed by the favorable cell growth on GO film...
  42. ncbi Toward the development of partially biodegradable and injectable thermoresponsive hydrogels for potential biomedical applications
    De Qun Wu
    Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People s Republic of China
    ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 1:319-27. 2009
    ..The in vivo degradation and histological studies demonstrated that the hydrogels had good biocompatibility and were promising for use as an injectable polymeric scaffold for tissue engineering applications...
  43. ncbi Effect of injectable alginate implant on cardiac remodeling and function after recent and old infarcts in rat
    Natali Landa
    Neufeld Cardiac Research Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Hashomer 52621, Israel
    Circulation 117:1388-96. 2008
    ..We hypothesized that injection of in situ-forming alginate hydrogel into recent and old infarcts would provide a temporary scaffold and attenuate adverse cardiac remodeling and dysfunction...
  44. ncbi Evaluation of the biocompatibility of calcium phosphate cement/PLGA microparticle composites
    Dennis P Link
    Department of Periodontology and Biomaterials, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    J Biomed Mater Res A 87:760-9. 2008
    ..Therefore, CaP/PLGA composites can be regarded as biocompatible biomaterials with potential for bone tissue engineering and advantageous possibilities of the microparticles regarding material porosity...
  45. ncbi Compositional effects on the formation of a calcium phosphate layer and the response of osteoblast-like cells on polymer-bioactive glass composites
    Helen H Lu
    Biomaterials and Interface Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, 351 Engineering Terrace Building, MC 8904, 1210 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027, USA
    Biomaterials 26:6323-34. 2005
    ..The results of this study suggest that there is a threshold BG content which is optimal for osteoblast growth, and the interactions between PLAGA and BG may modulate the kinetics of Ca-P formation and the overall cellular response...
  46. ncbi Nanowire transformation and annealing by Joule heating
    Magnus Hummelgård
    Department of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics, Mid Sweden University, SE 851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
    Nanotechnology 21:165704. 2010
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  47. ncbi The creation of an antithrombotic surface by apyrase immobilization
    Per H Nilsson
    School of Natural Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
    Biomaterials 31:4484-91. 2010
    ..These results demonstrate that it is possible to create an antithrombotic surface targeting the ADP amplification of platelet activation by immobilizing apyrase...
  48. ncbi Proline and processing of spider silks
    Yi Liu
    Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PS, United Kingdom
    Biomacromolecules 9:116-21. 2008
    ..Our results indicate how chemical compositions, coupled with processing conditions, shape the mechanical properties of the spider silk...
  49. ncbi In vitro and in vivo degradation of poly(L: -lactide-co-glycolide) films and scaffolds
    Elzbieta Pamula
    Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al Mickiewicza 30, Krakow 30 059, Poland
    J Mater Sci Mater Med 19:2063-70. 2008
    ..In the scaffolds, having much thinner pore walls, heterogenous degradation due to the autocatalytic effect was not observed...
  50. ncbi Suitability evaluation of sol-gel derived Si-substituted hydroxyapatite for dental and maxillofacial applications through in vitro osteoblasts response
    A Balamurugan
    Department of Ceramics and Glass Engineering, University of Aveiro, CICECO, 3810 193 Aveiro, Portugal
    Dent Mater 24:1374-80. 2008
    ..Si-hydroxyapatite (Si-HAP) has been used in orthopedic, dental, and maxillofacial surgery as a bone substitute...
  51. ncbi In vitro testing of femoral impaction grafting with porous titanium particles: a pilot study
    René Aquarius
    Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    Clin Orthop Relat Res 467:1538-45. 2009
    ..Based on the data, we believe titanium particles are a promising alternative for allografts. However, animal testing is warranted to investigate the biologic effect of small-particle release...
  52. ncbi Influence of anodization on the adhesion of calcium phosphate coatings on titanium substrates
    Daniel J Blackwood
    Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576
    J Biomed Mater Res A 93:1551-6. 2010
    ..However, adhesion becomes independent of surface finish at levels smoother than 600 grit, suggesting that mechanical interlocking is not the sole force at play...
  53. ncbi In vitro study of the proliferation and growth of human bone marrow cells on apatite-wollastonite-2M glass ceramics
    M Magallanes-Perdomo
    Instituto de CerAmica y Vidrio, CSIC, C Kelsen 5, 28049 Madrid, Spain
    Acta Biomater 6:2254-63. 2010
    ..The results showed that the cells were able to adhere and proliferate on the designed material due to the essentiality of silicon and calcium as accessory factors for cell activity stimulation...
  54. ncbi Fabrication of porous poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) scaffolds for tissue engineering using liquid-liquid phase separation and freeze extraction
    L Budyanto
    Division of Bioengineering, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
    J Mater Sci Mater Med 20:105-11. 2009
    ..The compressive elastic modulus ranged from 4 to 7 MPa and compressive stress at 10% strain was from 0.13 to 0.18 MPa...
  55. ncbi Contact stress assessment of conventional and highly crosslinked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene acetabular liners with finite element analysis and pressure sensitive film
    Gordon R Plank
    Harris Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Jackson 1126, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
    J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 80:1-10. 2007
    ..Obviously, other considerations will influence the minimum thickness to be recommended...
  56. ncbi "Self-corralling" nanorods under an applied electric field
    Suresh Gupta
    Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
    Nano Lett 6:2066-9. 2006
    ..These findings carry implications toward advancing organic-inorganic heterojunction photovoltaic devices that are expected to benefit from the oriented, densely packed ordered arrays of nanorods produced here...
  57. ncbi Cellular investigations on electrochemically deposited calcium phosphate composites
    Petra Becker
    DOT GmbH, Charles Darwin Ring 1a, 18059 Rostock, Germany
    J Mater Sci Mater Med 15:437-40. 2004
    ..Thus we suggest that brushite seems to be especially suitable for coating of implants as a matrix for nucleation and growth of new bone...
  58. ncbi Effects of altered crystalline structure and increased initial compressive strength of calcium sulfate bone graft substitute pellets on new bone formation
    Robert M Urban
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill, USA
    Orthopedics 27:s113-8. 2004
    ..This increase potentially allows for its use in a broader range of clinical applications, such as vertebral and subchondral defects...
  59. ncbi The effect of bioactive glass content on synthesis and bioactivity of composite poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)/bioactive glass substrate for tissue engineering
    Jun Yao
    Department of Bioengineering, Center for Bioactive Materials and Tissue Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 3401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Biomaterials 26:1935-43. 2005
    ..This porous scaffold supported both MSC proliferation and promoted MSC differentiation into cells expressing the osteoblast phenotype. It therefore demonstrates significant potential as a bone replacement material...
  60. ncbi In vitro blood compatibility of polymeric biomaterials through covalent immobilization of an amidine derivative
    M-F Gouzy
    Institute of Polymer Research Dresden and The Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials Dresden, Dresden, Germany
    Biomaterials 25:3493-501. 2004
    ..The decreased protein adsorption, in addition to the specific inhibition of thrombin, effectively enhanced the short-term hemocompatibility characteristics...
  61. ncbi Reduced mouse fibroblast cell growth by increased hydrophilicity of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates via hyaluronan coating
    Ya-Wu Wang
    Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
    Biomaterials 24:4621-9. 2003
    ..This may have instructive significance for biomaterial selection and design...
  62. ncbi The relative influence of five variables on the in vitro wear rate of uncrosslinked UHMWPE acetabular cup liners
    Gladius Lewis
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 3180, USA
    Biomaterials 24:1925-35. 2003
    ..These uses, as well as the study limitations, are discussed in detail...
  63. ncbi Tensile bond strengths of five luting agents to two CAD-CAM restorative materials and enamel
    Jeffrey Chai Chang
    Department of Dental Public Health and Dental Hygiene, Houston Dental Branch, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA
    J Prosthet Dent 90:18-23. 2003
    ..CAD-CAM restorative materials are popular because they have high esthetic value and short fabrication time. Unfortunately these materials are brittle and tend to fracture under heavy occlusal load...
  64. ncbi Histomorphologic characterization and bond strength evaluation of caries-affected dentin/resin interfaces: effects of long-term water exposure
    Maria Carolina G Erhardt
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry at Piracicaba, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
    Dent Mater 24:786-98. 2008
    ..To evaluate the longevity of sound (SD) and caries-affected dentin (CAD) bonds made with etch-and-rinse and self-etching adhesives after a 6-month water-storage period, using bond strength and morphological evaluations...
  65. ncbi Properties of polypropylene nanocomposites containing silver nanoparticles
    Myung Wook Jang
    Department of Chemical Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chunchon 200 701, S Korea
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 7:3990-4. 2007
    ..Tensile properties of PP nanocomposites were largely improved compared with neat PP resin, and elongation increased also by 175% for the nanocomposites containing 1000 ppm silver nanoparticles...
  66. ncbi Microtensile bond strength of a total-etch 3-step, total-etch 2-step, self-etch 2-step, and a self-etch 1-step dentin bonding system through 15-month water storage
    Steven R Armstrong
    Department of Operative Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
    J Adhes Dent 5:47-56. 2003
    ..To evaluate dentin bond durability using current dentin adhesive resin bonding approaches over a 15-month period of water storage...
  67. ncbi The in vitro dentin bond strengths of two adhesive systems in class I cavities of human molars
    Toru Nikaido
    Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
    J Adhes Dent 4:31-9. 2002
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in vitro dentin bond strengths of two dentin bonding systems in Class I cavities following fatigue load cycling (FLC) with thermal cycling (TC)...
  68. ncbi A comparison of the retention of three endodontic dowel systems following different surface treatments
    William P Kelsey
    Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
    J Prosthodont 17:269-73. 2008
    ..The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of two surface treatments on the retention of three types of dowels placed into prepared canals with a resin cement...
  69. ncbi Bond strength of a resin composite to a polyacid-modified resin composite under different conditions
    Yasemin Gökçe Benderli
    Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Istanbul, Capa, Istanbul, Turkey
    Quintessence Int 33:770-5. 2002
    ..The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the tensile bond strength values between polyacid-modified resin composite ("compomer") and resin composite materials under different conditions...
  70. ncbi "No-bottle" vs "multi-bottle" dentin adhesives--a microtensile bond strength and morphological study
    R Frankenberger
    Policlinic for Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glueckstrasse 11, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
    Dent Mater 17:373-80. 2001
    ..When applied in multiple coats, Prompt L-Pop results in bond strengths that are not statistically different from those of Prime&Bond NT, a total-etch adhesive...
  71. ncbi The effects of luting resin bond to dentin on the strength of dentin supported by indirect resin composite
    Koji Furukawa
    Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 5 45 Yushima 1 chome, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 8549, Japan
    Dent Mater 18:136-42. 2002
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of thickness and adhesion of three resin cements on the fracture resistance of indirect resin composite bonded to dentin...
  72. ncbi Mechanical properties and crystallization behaviors of nanostructured-Zno/PET in-situ composites
    Jie Tao
    College of Material Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, PR China
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 6:3939-42. 2006
    ..2 wt% ZnO/PET composite could be a promising upgrade of PET due to the considerable improvement in mechanical properties...
  73. ncbi Mechanism of fatigue failure of clay-epoxy nanocomposites
    Ariadne Juwono
    School of Physics and Materials Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 6:3943-6. 2006
    ..The E-SEM observations of the epoxy and the clay-epoxy fracture surfaces showed different patterns. In conclusion, the addition of silicate strongly determines the fracture mechanism and enhances the fatigue performance...
  74. ncbi Influence of the direction of tubules on bond strength to dentin
    M Ogata
    Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 5-45 Yushima 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
    Oper Dent 26:27-35. 2001
    ..The tensile bond strength of the group with tubules parallel to the bonded interface was higher than that of tubules cut perpendicularly. This tendency reached statistical significance using SB and OS...
  75. ncbi Morphological, rheological and mechanical characterization of polypropylene nanocomposite blends
    C Rosales
    Departmento de Mecánica, GPUSB, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Apartado 89000, Caracas 1080A, Venezuela
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 8:1762-74. 2008
    ..These results are related to the degree of clay dispersion in the PP and to the type of morphology developed in the different blends...
  76. ncbi Effects of mechanical properties of adhesive resins on bond strength to dentin
    A Takahashi
    Department of Oral Health Science, Hokkaido University School of Dentistry, North 13, West 7, Kita ku, Sapporo 060 8586, Japan
    Dent Mater 18:263-8. 2002
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the micro-tensile bond strength to dentin and mechanical properties of the cured adhesive resins...
  77. ncbi Mechanical characterization of nanofiber-reinforced composite adhesives
    L Roy Xu
    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, USA
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 7:2546-8. 2007
    ..In order to design strong nanocomposite materials, continuous or at least aligned nanofibers/nanotubes should be employed...
  78. ncbi Control of curvature in highly compliant probe cantilevers during carbon nanotube growth
    I Chen Chen
    Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego, California 92093 0411, USA
    Nano Lett 7:3035-40. 2007
    ..Contact-mode imaging has been demonstrated using these probe tips. Such CNT probes can be useful for bio-imaging involving DNA and other delicate biological features in a liquid environment...
  79. ncbi Bonding of acid-etch and self-etch adhesives to human fluorosed dentine
    P G K Waidyasekera
    Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1 5 45 Yushima, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 8549, Japan
    J Dent 35:915-22. 2007
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  80. ncbi The use of flowable composites as filled adhesives
    Roland Frankenberger
    Policlinic for Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Glueckstrasse 11, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
    Dent Mater 18:227-38. 2002
    ..The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the use of flowable composites of different viscosities on bonding to enamel and dentin without the use of an intermediate bonding resin...
  81. ncbi Surface conditioning of a composite used for inlay/onlay restorations: effect on muTBS to resin cement
    Luiz Felipe Valandro
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil
    J Adhes Dent 9:495-8. 2007
    ..To assess the effect of the composite surface conditioning on the microtensile bond strength of a resin cement to a composite used for inlay/onlay restorations...
  82. ncbi Bond strengths of three different dentin adhesive systems to sclerotic dentin
    Solen Karakaya
    Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
    Dent Mater J 27:471-9. 2008
    ..05), the bond strength values of Clearfil SE Bond and Scotchbond Multi-Purpose Plus were significantly decreased. On resin-dentin interface observation, different images were presented by different bonding systems...
  83. ncbi Bond strength of a resin cement to high-alumina and zirconia-reinforced ceramics: the effect of surface conditioning
    Luiz Felipe Valandro
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil
    J Adhes Dent 8:175-81. 2006
    ..CONCLUSION: Conditioning the high-strength ceramic surfaces with silica coating and silanization provided higher bond strengths of the resin cement than with airborne particle abrasion with 110-microm Al2O3 and silanization...
  84. ncbi Influence of water concentration in an experimental self-etching primer on the bond strength to dentin
    Giana da Silveira Lima
    Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, RS, Brazil
    J Adhes Dent 10:167-72. 2008
    ..To investigate the influence of different water concentrations in the solvents of self-etching primers on microtensile bond strength (LTBS) of an experimental adhesive system...
  85. ncbi Influence of clay incorporation on the physical properties of polyethylene/Brazilian clay nanocomposites
    R Barbosa
    Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande Pb, 58109 970, Brazil
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 8:1937-41. 2008
    ..In general, the mechanical properties of the systems presented superior values compared to the matrix. The systems showed a reduction on the burning rate, indicating that the flammability resistance of nanocomposites was improved...
  86. ncbi Influence of functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the properties of ethylene vinyl acetate nanocomposites
    Jinu Jacob George
    Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 8:1913-21. 2008
    ..The nanotubes provided better thermal degradation stability and also higher thermal conductivity to virgin EVA. The results were well supported by the morphological as well as swelling study of the various samples...
  87. ncbi Influence of airborne-particle abrasion on mechanical properties and bond strength of carbon/epoxy and glass/bis-GMA fiber-reinforced resin posts
    Carlos Jose Soares
    Biomechanical Group, Dentistry and Dental Materials School of Dentistry, Federal University of Uberlandia, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
    J Prosthet Dent 99:444-54. 2008
    ..Controversy exists concerning the use of fiber-reinforced posts to improve bond strength to resin cement because some precementation treatments can compromise the mechanical properties of the posts...
  88. ncbi Sodium hypochlorite as dentin pretreatment for etch-and-rinse single-bottle and two-step self-etching adhesives: atomic force microscope and tensile bond strength evaluation
    Amr S Fawzy
    Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
    J Adhes Dent 10:135-44. 2008
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of using 5.25% commercial sodium hypochlorite treatment prior to the application of etch-and-rinse and self-etching adhesives on dentin surface microtopography and tensile bond strength...
  89. ncbi The effect of subject age on the microtensile bond strengths of a resin and a resin-modified glass ionomer adhesive to tooth structure
    William W Brackett
    Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA
    Oper Dent 33:282-6. 2008
    ..05). SEM evaluation of the etched dentinal surfaces demonstrated less depth of decalcification in the intertubular areas of aged dentin, but there was no observable difference within the tubules of young and aged dentin...
  90. ncbi Fracture aspects of resin-dentin bonding in non-trimming microtensile test
    K K Chen
    Department of Operative Dentistry, Kyushu Dental College, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita, Kitakyushu, 803-8580, Japan
    Dent Mater J 20:315-24. 2001
    ..These results suggest that the non-trimming microtensile test may potentially provide more realistic aspects of resin-dentin bonding than the conventional bulk specimen...
  91. ncbi Tensile bond strengths of composites to a gold-palladium alloy after thermal cycling
    Jeffrey Chai Chang
    Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Houston Dental Branch, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
    J Prosthet Dent 87:271-6. 2002
    ..Many different materials and methods have been used to fabricate or repair veneer facings with composites, but only a few of these have been studied...
  92. ncbi A study on in vitro degradation behavior of a poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) monofilament
    Meng Deng
    R and D Division, Ethicon, Inc, Johnson and Johnson Company, P O Box 151, Somerville, NJ 08876, USA
    Acta Biomater 4:1382-91. 2008
    ..The results from atomic force microscopy showed that the surface roughness of the monofilament tended to increase with the in vitro time...
  93. ncbi Effect of resin coating on dentin bond durability of a resin cement over 1 year
    Toru Nikaido
    Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 5 45 Yushima 1 chome, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 8549, Japan
    Am J Dent 21:64-8. 2008
    ..To evaluate the effect of resin coating of bonded dentin on the micro-tensile bond strengths of a resin cement to dentin over 1 year...
  94. ncbi Influence of dentin acid-etching and NaOCl-treatment on bond strengths of self-etch adhesives
    Maria Carolina G Erhardt
    Department of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, University of Granada, Spain
    Am J Dent 21:44-8. 2008
    ..To determine the microtensile bond strength (microTBS) of one- and two-step self-etch adhesives bonded to sound dentin conditioned or not with phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and sodium hypochlorite (H3PO4 + NaOCl)...
  95. ncbi Coupling of composite resin cements to quartz fiber posts: a comparison of industrial and chairside treatments of the post surface
    Ivana Radovic
    J Adhes Dent 10:57-66. 2008
  96. ncbi Direct dentin bonding technique sensitivity when using air/suction drying steps
    Pascal Magne
    University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Division of Primary Oral Health Care, Los Angeles, CA 90089 7792, USA
    J Esthet Restor Dent 20:130-8; discussion 139-40. 2008
    ..Suction drying with a suction tip is a common alternative for moisture control, but data about the use of suction drying instead of the air syringe is scarce or nonexistent...
  97. ncbi Biodegradable nanocomposites from toughened polyhydroxybutyrate and titanate-modified montmorillonite clay
    Yashodhan Parulekar
    School of Packaging, Michigan State University, 130 Packaging Building, East Lansing, Ml 48824, USA
    J Nanosci Nanotechnol 7:3580-9. 2007
    ..Toughened and compatibilized PHB showed significantly lower biodegradation rate than virgin PHB and most significantly the addition of the titanate-modified clay in the same formulation enhanced the biodegradation several fold...
  98. ncbi Mechanical properties and radiopacity of experimental glass-silica-metal hybrid composites
    Klaus D Jandt
    Department of Oral and Dental Science, Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials Science Section, University of Bristol, Lower Maudlin Street, UK
    Dent Mater 18:429-35. 2002
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  99. ncbi Evaluation of thermal cycling and mechanical loading on bond strength of a self-etching primer system to dentin
    T Nikaido
    Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1 5 45 Yushima, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Dent Mater 18:269-75. 2002
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro durability and fracture modes of the tooth-resin interface following thermal cycling, fatigue load cycling (FLC) and micro-tensile bond strength testing (MTBS)...
  100. ncbi Fracture toughness of resin-modified glass ionomer restorative materials: effect of powder/liquid ratio and powder particle size reduction on fracture toughness
    Akira Mitsuhashi
    Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kanagawa Dental College, 82, Inaokacho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
    Dent Mater 19:747-57. 2003
    ..The high fracture toughness values of the resin-modified glass ionomer may be one of the factors contributing to a favorable clinical outcome in high stress-bearing areas...
  101. ncbi The effects of cavity size and incremental technique on micro-tensile bond strength of resin composite in Class I cavities
    Zhengdi He
    Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1 5 45, Yushima, Tokyo 113 8549, Japan
    Dent Mater 23:533-8. 2007
    ..The purpose of this study was to investigate if incremental-filling technique and cavity size would affect the bond strength of resin composite...

Research Grants82

  1. ICP-MS Instrument for Baylor College of Dentistry
    Kathy Svoboda; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..The facility currently houses a range of materials testing machines for large and small specimens (Instron and Test Resources), machine tools for large and small ..
  2. Changes in the Characteristics of Plantar Soft Tissue with Diabetes
    WILLIAM LEDOUX; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..We will conduct mechanical testing, using state-of-the-art materials testing machines, while all cellular/matrix testing will employ well-established protocols...
  3. MODULATION OF LOCAL BONE TISSUE MATERIAL PROPERTIES
    Clifford Les; Fiscal Year: 2004
    ..will be tested for structural damping, stiffness, and strength before sectioning into regions for materials testing and histology...
  4. Role of Microstructure in Nanomechanical Behavior of Bone Tissue
    Marjolein van der Meulen; Fiscal Year: 2009
    ..expertise in imaging and image analysis, hard and soft tissue characterization, growth plate biology, materials testing and pediatric orthopaedics...
  5. Application of alginate for endovascular embolization
    Timothy Becker; Fiscal Year: 2005
    ..The goal is to accomplish the next steps towards commercialization. Specific Aim 1 is to conduct materials testing of ALGEL-II to assess long-term stability and biocompatibility in small-neck aneurysms...
  6. MECHANICAL STIMULATION OF IVD CELLS
    Lori Setton; Fiscal Year: 2005
    ..tests will be performed to quantify material properties of the cell and extracellular matrix using materials testing and micropipette aspiration techniques...
  7. INHALANT USE AMONG RURAL CHILDREN: A MULTICULTURAL STUDY
    Ruth Edwards; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ....
  8. Peptide Dimethacrylate Additives for Dental Composites
    KATHLEEN KILWAY; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..G. Gutheil provides the capability to synthesize the peptides; and R.L. Sakaguchi contributes materials testing expertise and equipment as well as significant experience and knowledge of practical problems in dental ..
  9. Injectable and Strong Nano-Apatite/Stem Cell Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2009
    ....
  10. DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG AND MACROPOROUS BIOMATERIALS
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..abstract_text> ..
  11. Biomechanical and Molecular Mechanisms in Alveolar Bone Development
    TRACY POPOWICS; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..these experimental conditions. Taken together, these studies will provide fundamental new information about how tooth loading modifies alveolar bone in newly erupted teeth and promotes adaptive tooth support. ..
  12. Development of high performance, caries-inhibiting dental nano-materials
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2009
    ....
  13. Development of high performance, caries-inhibiting dental nano-materials
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ....
  14. CERAMIC WHISKER REINFORCEMENT OF DENTAL COMPOSITE RESINS
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2002
    ....
  15. Injectable and Strong Nano-Apatite/Stem Cell Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2009
    ....
  16. Injectable and Strong Nano-Apatite/Stem Cell Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration
    HUAKUN XU; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ....
  17. Effect of Femoral Stem Design om Cement Mantle Failure
    Amos Race; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..Should these aims be met, the proposed model will be of great use in pre-clinical testing of novel cemented stem designs. ..
  18. Graded Structures for Damage Resistant All-Ceramic Restorations
    Yu Zhang; Fiscal Year: 2009
    ....
  19. Fatigue Crack Morphology in Cemented Hips
    Amos Race; Fiscal Year: 2002
    ....
  20. Effectiveness of Intervention on Health
    Lisa Brosseau; Fiscal Year: 2003
    ..It is expected that the difference in mean pre- and post-study outcome beliefs (and perhaps intentions and attitudes) will be greater in the intervention than the control group. ..
  21. IVUS Detection of Rupture Prone Plaques
    Marvin M Doyley; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ....
  22. Thiol-Ene Polymers as Dental Restorative Materials
    NEIL CRAMER; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..The compatibility of monomer formulations with filler particles and the properties of filled systems will be evaluated. Biocompatibility of the new dental restorative materials will also be assessed. ..
  23. Radiation Therapy Impact on Structure/Mechanics of Teeth
    Mary Walker; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..A key strength of this project is the associated feedback mechanism that relates the clinical problem to both clinical and laboratory data, the integration of scientific principles into clinical practice. ..
  24. Graded Structures for Damage Resistant All-Ceramic Restorations
    Yu Zhang; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ....
  25. Nano-aggregates Improve Contraction Stress & Toughness in Dental Composite Resins
    Valerie Lee; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..As a modification to commercially available composite resins, compliant aggregates have the potential to provide a superior composite restorative system. ..
  26. Understanding the mechanism of radiotherapy-induced dentition breakdown
    Yong Wang; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ..Thus, future improvements for preventing and treating post-radiation dentition breakdown depend on new knowledge of the underlying mechanism of radiation-induced damage at the tooth level. ..
  27. Mesoporus Diamondlike Carbon Medical Device Membrane
    Roger Narayan; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..This multilayer semipermable mesoporous membrane design could also find use in immunoisolation devices, kidney dialysis membranes, microdialysis systems, and other devices that face sensocompatibility issues. ..
  28. Biodurability of Dentin-Adhesive Resin Bond Joint
    Steven Armstrong; Fiscal Year: 2003
    ..abstract_text> ..