Prosthodontic applications of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA): An update

MS Zafar - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
A wide range of polymers are commonly used for various applications in prosthodontics.
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is commonly used for prosthetic dental applications …

Applications of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in oral implantology and prosthodontics

S Najeeb, MS Zafar, Z Khurshid, F Siddiqui - Journal of prosthodontic …, 2016 - Elsevier
Purpose Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a polymer that has many potential uses in
dentistry. The aim of this review was to summarize the outcome of research conducted on …

Nanoparticles used in dentistry: A review

S Priyadarsini, S Mukherjee, M Mishra - Journal of oral biology and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is widely used in our day to day life including its use in medicine. Using
nanotechnology, it is easy to analyze and manipulate atoms, chemical bonds and molecules …

Electrospinning of chitosan-based solutions for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

SB Qasim, MS Zafar, S Najeeb, Z Khurshid… - International journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
Electrospinning has been used for decades to generate nano-fibres via an electrically
charged jet of polymer solution. This process is established on a spinning technique, using …

3D printing of PEEK and its composite to increase biointerfaces as a biomedical material-A review

BI Oladapo, SA Zahedi, SO Ismail… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Poly ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) is a polymer with better lignin biocompatibility than other
polymers. It is good for biomedical engineering applications. This research summarises the …

Influence of dental prosthesis and restorative materials interface on oral biofilms

Y Hao, X Huang, X Zhou, M Li, B Ren, X Peng… - International journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
Oral biofilms attach onto both teeth surfaces and dental material surfaces in oral cavities. In
the meantime, oral biofilms are not only the pathogenesis of dental caries and periodontitis …

Ageing of dental composites based on methacrylate resins—A critical review of the causes and method of assessment

A Szczesio-Wlodarczyk, J Sokolowski, J Kleczewska… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
The paper reviews the environmental factors affecting ageing processes, and the
degradation of resins, filler, and the filler-matrix interface. It discusses the current methods of …

Modifications in glass ionomer cements: nano-sized fillers and bioactive nanoceramics

S Najeeb, Z Khurshid, MS Zafar, AS Khan… - International journal of …, 2016 - mdpi.com
Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are being used for a wide range of applications in dentistry.
In order to overcome the poor mechanical properties of glass ionomers, several …

Chitosan biomaterials for current and potential dental applications

S Husain, KH Al-Samadani, S Najeeb, MS Zafar… - Materials, 2017 - mdpi.com
Chitosan (CHS) is a very versatile natural biomaterial that has been explored for a range of
bio-dental applications. CHS has numerous favourable properties such as biocompatibility …

Potential of electrospun nanofibers for biomedical and dental applications

M Zafar, S Najeeb, Z Khurshid, M Vazirzadeh, S Zohaib… - Materials, 2016 - mdpi.com
Electrospinning is a versatile technique that has gained popularity for various biomedical
applications in recent years. Electrospinning is being used for fabricating nanofibers for …