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Bioengineering Program Scholarly Works: Recent submissions
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Fabrication of hybrid crosslinked network with buffering capabilities and autonomous strengthening characteristics for dental adhesives
(Elsevier, 2018-02)Ingress of bacteria and fluids at the interfacial gaps between the restorative composite biomaterial and the tooth structure contribute to recurrent decay and failure of the composite restoration. The inability of the ... -
Effect of Follower Load on Motion and Stiffness of the Human Thoracic Spine with Intact Rib Cage
(Elsevier, 2016-10-03)Researchers have reported on the importance of the rib cage in maintaining mechanical stability in the thoracic spine and on the validity of a compressive follower preload. However, dynamic mechanical testing using both ... -
Evaluation of a Portable Microchip Electrophoresis Fluorescence Detection System for the Analysis of Amino Acid Neurotransmitters in Brain Dialysis Samples
(Nihon Bunseki Kagakkai, 2016-01-10)A portable fluorescence detection system for use with microchip electrophoresis was developed and compared to a benchtop system. Using this system, six neuroactive amines commonly found in brain dialysate (arginine, ... -
Controlling the Biomimetic Implant Interface: Modulating Antimicrobial Activity by Spacer Design
(World Scientific Publishing, 2016-03)Surgical site infection is a common cause of post-operative morbidity, often leading to implant loosening, ultimately requiring revision surgery, increased costs and worse surgical outcomes. Since implant failure starts ... -
Impact of light intensity on the polymerization kinetics and network structure of model hydrophobic and hydrophilic methacrylate based dental adhesive resin
(Wiley, 2016-11)The impact of light intensity on the degree of conversion (DC), rate of polymerization and network structure was investigated for hydrophobic and hydrophilic dental adhesive resins. Two and three component photoinitiating ... -
Tris(trimethylsilyl)silane as a co-initiator for dental adhesive: Photo-polymerization kinetics and dynamic mechanical property
(Elsevier, 2016)Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the polymerization behavior of a model dentin adhesive with tris(trimethylsilyl)silane (TTMSS) as a co-initiator, and to investigate the polymerization kinetics and ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of novel dental monomer with branched aromatic carboxylic acid group
(Wiley, 2012-02)A new glycerol-based dimethacrylate monomer with an aromatic carboxylic acid, 2-((1,3-bis(methacryloyloxy)propan-2-yloxy)carbonyl)benzoic acid (BMPB), was synthesized, characterized, and proposed as a possible dental ... -
Grafting MAP peptide to dental polymer inhibits MMP-8 activity
(Wiley, 2015-02)Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a class of zinc and calcium-dependent endopeptidases responsible for degrading extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Their activity is critical for both normal biological function and ... -
Visible-Light Initiated Free-Radical/Cationic Ring-Opening Hybrid Photopolymerization of Methacrylate/Epoxy: Polymerization Kinetics, Crosslinking Structure, and Dynamic Mechanical Properties
(Wiley, 2015-04)The effects of polymerization kinetics and chemical miscibility on the crosslinking structure and mechanical properties of polymers cured by visible-light initiated free-radical/cationic ring-opening hybrid photopolymerization ... -
Development of methacrylate/silorane hybrid monomer system: Relationship between photopolymerization behavior and dynamic mechanical properties
(Wiley, 2016-07)Resin chemistries for dental composite are evolving as noted by the introduction of silorane-based composites in 2007. This shift in the landscape from methacrylate-based composites has fueled the quest for versatile ... -
Effect of crosslinking density of polymers and chemical structure of amine-containing monomers on the neutralization capacity of dentin adhesives
(Elsevier, 2015-10)Objectives Neutralization of the acidic micro-environment at the tooth/material interface is expected to provide enhanced durability for dental composite restorations. The objective of this study is to explore the effect ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of a novel co-initiator for dentin adhesives: polymerization kinetics and leachables study
(Springer Verlag, 2015-04-01)A new tertiary amine co-initiator (TUMA) containing three methacrylate-urethane groups was synthesized for application in dentin adhesives. The photopolymerization kinetics and leaching of unreacted components from ... -
Chimeric peptides as implant functionalization agents for titanium alloy implants with antimicrobial properties
(Springer Verlag, 2015-04)Implant-associated infections can have severe effects on the longevity of implant devices and they also represent a major cause of implant failures. Treating these infections associated with implants by antibiotics is not ... -
Osteochondral Interface Regeneration of the Rabbit Mandibular Condyle with Bioactive Signal Gradients
(WB Saunders, 2011-06)PURPOSE Tissue engineering solutions focused on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) have expanded in number and variety over the past decade to address the treatment of TMJ disorders. The existing literature on approaches ... -
Determination of neutralization capacity and stability of a basic methacrylate monomer using NMR
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)The durability of dental resin depends on the stability of the polymer. The neutralizing capacity of a basic methacrylate monomer and its chemical stability were measured using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. ... -
Instrumented balance and walking assessments in persons with multiple sclerosis show strong test-retest reliability
(BioMed Central, 2017-05-22)BACKGROUND: There is a need for objective movement assessment for clinical research trials aimed at improving gait and balance in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Wireless inertial sensors can accurately measure ... -
The influence of water on visible-light initiated free-radical/cationic ring-opening hybrid polymerization of methacrylate/epoxy: Polymerization kinetics, crosslinking structure and dynamic mechanical properties
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015-09-08)The objective of this study was to determine the influence of water on the polymerization kinetics, crosslinking structure and dynamic mechanical properties of methacrylate/epoxy polymers cured by visible-light initiated ... -
Tailoring of processing parameters for sintering microsphere-based scaffolds with dense phase carbon dioxide
(Wiley, 2013-02)Microsphere-based polymeric tissue-engineered scaffolds offer the advantage of shape-specific constructs with excellent spatiotemporal control and interconnected porous structures. The use of these highly versatile scaffolds ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of novel dental monomer with branched carboxyl acid group
(Wiley, 2014-10)To enhance the water miscibility and increase the mechanical properties of dentin adhesives, a new glycerol-based monomer with vinyl and carboxylic acid, 4-((1,3-bis(-methacryloyloxy)propan-2-yl)oxy)-2-methylene-4-oxobutanoic ... -
Quantitative analysis of aqueous phase composition of model dentin adhesives experiencing phase separation
(Wiley, 2012-05)There have been reports of the sensitivity of our current dentin adhesives to excess moisture, for example, water-blisters in adhesives placed on over-wet surfaces, and phase separation with concomitant limited infiltration ...