Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre – TCBC

Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre — TCBC provides modern research infrastructure and highly skilled laboratory staff for local researchers and international visiting scientists. These facilities provide the environment for conducting high quality research in an academic atmosphere with superb contact with the world-wide biomaterial industry. The research conducted at the Department of Biomaterials Science, at the Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku takes place at TCBC.

TCBC belongs to NIOM Biomaterial Network and Turku University Centre for Materials and Surfaces – MATSURF laboratories. TCBC works actively in ISO (International Standardization Organization) committees on biomaterials.

TCBC is a core-facility laboratory where you can carry out research with top-class infrastructure. We have expertise on non-metallic biomaterials in medicine and dentistry. If you are interested in working at the TCBC, please consider conducting PhD-studies at the University of Turku, or consult your home university about research collaboration.

 

 

 

TCBC events

  •  3.2.2023 4th TCBC Sauna Midwinter Meeting (9:00-12:00 am) at Arje Scheinin (Dentalia).
    No registration (free entrance)
  • 13.12.2022 Kids from Music Classes of Puolala School Coming to Sing Lucian Songs
  • 8.12.2022  Tiny TCBC Christmas celebration in Bowler
  • 1.12.2022 Seminar (Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry) and TCBC open doors event for networking in PharmaCity main hall
  • 18.11.2022 Bring Kids to Work-Day

  • 28.10.2022  Elephant Ball Tournament

Publications

2022

  • Wada J, Wada K, Gibreel M, Wakabayashi N, Iwamoto T, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Effect of 3D Printer Type and Use of Protection Gas during Post-Curing on Some Physical Properties of Soft Occlusal Splint Material. Polymers (Basel). 2022;14(21):4618. doi: 10.3390/polym14214618.
  • Gibreel M, Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S, Lassila L. Two-body wear and surface hardness of occlusal splint materials. Dent Mater J. 2022. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2022-100.
  • Yoshii S, Garoushi S, Kitamura C, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Influence of New Sleeve Composite on Fracture Behavior of Anterior Teeth with Flared Root Canals. Polymers (Basel). 2022;14(19):4073. doi: 10.3390/polym14194073.
  • Wada J, Wada K, Gibreel M, Wakabayashi N, Iwamoto T, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Effect of Nitrogen Gas Post-Curing and Printer Type on the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Hard Occlusal Splint Material. Polymers (Basel). 2022;14(19):3971. doi: 10.3390/polym14193971.
  • Gibreel M, Perea-Lowery L, Lassila L, Vallittu PK. Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Three Different Materials for Implant Supported Overdenture: An In-Vitro Study. Materials (Basel). 2022;15(19):6858. doi: 10.3390/ma15196858.
  • Sirkiä SV, Siekkinen M, Qudsia S, Smått JH, Peltonen J, Hupa L, Heino TJ, Vallittu PK. Physicochemical and biological characterization of silica-coated alumina particles. Dent Mater. 2022;S0109-5641(22)00278-0. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.09.012.
  • Battancs E, Sáry T, Molnár J, Braunitzer G, Skolnikovics M, Schindler Á, Szabó P B, Garoushi S, Fráter M. Fracture Resistance and Microleakage around Direct Restorations in High C-Factor Cavities. Polymers (Basel). 2022;14(17):3463. doi: 10.3390/polym14173463.
  • Garoushi S, Vallittu P, Lassila L. Development and characterization of ion-releasing fiber-reinforced flowable composite. Dent Mater. 2022;38(10):1598-1609. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.08.006.
  • Yu J, Qi D, Mäkilä E, Lassila L, Papageorgiou AC, Peurla M, Rosenholm JM, Zhao Z, Vallittu P, Jalkanen S, Jia C, Li J. Small-Molecule-based Supramolecular Plastics Mediated by Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2022;61(39):e202204611. doi: 10.1002/anie.202204611.
  • Lassila L, Mangoush E, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Fracture behavior of discontinuous fiber-reinforced composite inlay-retained fixed partial denture before and after fatigue aging. J Prosthodont Res. 2022. doi: 10.2186/jpr.JPR_D_22_00050. Epub ahead of print.
  • Rezapourian M, Kamboj N, Jasiuk I, Hussainova I. Biomimetic design of implants for long bone critical-sized defects. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2022 Oct;134:105370. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105370.
  • de Melo TP, Delgado A, Martins R, Lassila L, Garoushi S, Caldeira J, Azul AM, Vallittu P. Can Specular Gloss Measurements Predict the Effectiveness of Finishing/Polishing Protocols in Dental Polymers? A Systematic Review and Linear Mixed-effects Prediction Model. Oper Dent. 2022 May 1;47(3):E131-E151. doi: 10.2341/21-027-LIT.
  • Lassila L, Haapsaari A, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Fracture Resistance of Anterior Crowns Reinforced by Short-Fiber Composite. Polymers (Basel). 2022 Apr 28;14(9):1809. doi: 10.3390/polym14091809.
  •  Lassila L, Tuokko J, Suni A, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK. Effect of interfacial surface treatment on bond strength of particulate-filled composite to short fiber-reinforced composite. Biomater Investig Dent. 2022;9(1):33-40. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2022.2070489.
  • Jakab A, Volom A, Sáry T, Vincze-Bandi E, Braunitzer G, Alleman D, Garoushi S, Fráter M. Mechanical Performance of Direct Restorative Techniques Utilizing Long Fibers for “Horizontal Splinting” to Reinforce Deep MOD Cavities-An Updated Literature Review. Polymers (Basel). 2022;14(7):1438. doi: 10.3390/polym14071438.
  • Szabó VT, Szabó B, Paczona B, Mészáros C, Braunitzer G, Balázs Szabó P, Garoushi S, Fráter M. The biomechanical effect of root amputation and degree of furcation involvement on intracoronally splinted upper molar teeth – An in vitro study. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2022;129:105143. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105143.
  • Molnár J, Fráter M, Sáry T, Braunitzer G, Vallittu PK, Lassila L, Garoushi S. Fatigue performance of endodontically treated molars restored with different dentin replacement materials. Dent Mater. 2022 Apr;38(4):e83-e93. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.02.007.

2021

  • Yoshii S, Garoushi S, Kitamura C, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Evaluation of New Hollow Sleeve Composites for Direct Post-Core Construction. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(23):7397. doi: 10.3390/ma14237397.
  •  Battancs E, Fráter M, Sáry T, Gál E, Braunitzer G, Szabó P B, Garoushi S. Fracture Behavior and Integrity of Different Direct Restorative Materials to Restore Noncarious Cervical Lesions. Polymers (Basel). 2021;13(23):4170. doi: 10.3390/polym13234170.
  • Fráter M, Sáry T, Molnár J, Braunitzer G, Lassila L, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Fatigue performance of endodontically treated premolars restored with direct and indirect cuspal coverage restorations utilizing fiber-reinforced cores. Clin Oral Investig. 2022;26(4):3501-3513. doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-04319-3.
  • Mangoush E, Garoushi S, Lassila L, Vallittu PK, Säilynoja E. Effect of Fiber Reinforcement Type on the Performance of Large Posterior Restorations: A Review of In Vitro Studies. Polymers (Basel). 2021;13(21):3682. doi: 10.3390/polym13213682.
  • Areid N, Willberg J, Kangasniemi I, Närhi TO. Organotypic in vitro block culture model to investigate tissue-implant interface. An experimental study on pig mandible. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2021;32(11):136. doi: 10.1007/s10856-021-06608-5.
  • Perea-Lowery L, Gibreel M, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. 3D-Printed vs. Heat- Polymerizing and Autopolymerizing Denture Base Acrylic Resins. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(19):5781. doi: 10.3390/ma14195781.
  • Gibreel M, Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Characterization of occlusal splint materials: CAD-CAM versus conventional resins. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021;124:104813. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104813.
  • Mangoush E, Lassila L, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Shear-bond strength and optical properties of short fiber-reinforced CAD/CAM composite blocks. Eur J Oral Sci. 2021;129(5):e12815. doi: 10.1111/eos.12815.
  • Säilynoja E, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Characterization of Experimental Short-Fiber-Reinforced Dual-Cure Core Build-Up Resin Composites. Polymers (Basel). 2021;13(14):2281. doi: 10.3390/polym13142281.
  •  Gibreel M, Sameh A, Hegazy S, Närhi TO, Vallittu PK, Perea-Lowery L. Effect of specific retention biomaterials for ball attachment on the biomechanical response of single implant-supported overdenture: A finite element analysis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021;122:104653. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104653.
  • Fráter M, Sáry T, Vincze-Bandi E, Volom A, Braunitzer G, Szabó P B, Garoushi S, Forster A. Fracture Behavior of Short Fiber-Reinforced Direct Restorations in Large MOD Cavities. Polymers (Basel). 2021;13(13):2040. doi: 10.3390/polym13132040.
  • Sirkiä SV, Nakamura M, Qudsia S, Siekkinen M, Smått JH, Peltonen J, Heino TJ, Hupa L, Vallittu PK. Structural and elemental characterization of glass and ceramic particles for bone surgery. Dent Mater. 2021;37(9):1350-1357. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2021.06.004.
  • Oja J, Lassila L, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Effect of Accelerated Aging on Some Mechanical Properties and Wear of Different Commercial Dental Resin Composites. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(11):2769. doi: 10.3390/ma14112769.
  •  Yu B, He J, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Enhancing Toughness and Reducing Volumetric Shrinkage for Bis-GMA/TEGDMA Resin Systems by Using Hyperbranched Thiol Oligomer HMDI-6SH. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(11):2817. doi: 10.3390/ma14112817.
  • Ohtonen J, Lassila L, Säilynoja E, Vallittu PK. The Effect of Material Type and Location of an Orthodontic Retainer in Resisting Axial or Buccal Forces. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(9):2319. doi: 10.3390/ma14092319.
  • Uctasli S, Boz Y, Sungur S, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S, Lassila L. Influence of Post-Core and Crown Type on the Fracture Resistance of Incisors Submitted to Quasistatic Loading. Polymers (Basel). 2021;13(7):1130. doi: 10.3390/polym13071130.
  • Oivanen M, Keulemans F, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. The effect of refractive index of fillers and polymer matrix on translucency and color matching of dental resin composite. Biomater Investig Dent. 2021;8(1):48-53. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2021.1906879.
  •  He J, Garoushi S, Säilynoja E, Vallittu P, Lassila L. Surface Integrity of Dimethacrylate Composite Resins with Low Shrinkage Comonomers. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(7):1614. doi: 10.3390/ma14071614.
  • Garoushi S, Lassila L, Vallittu PK. Impact of Fast High-Intensity versus Conventional Light-Curing Protocol on Selected Properties of Dental Composites. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(6):1381. doi: 10.3390/ma14061381.
  •  Fráter M, Sáry T, Braunitzer G, Balázs Szabó P, Lassila L, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Fatigue failure of anterior teeth without ferrule restored with individualized fiber-reinforced post-core foundations. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021;118:104440. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104440.
  • Plyusnin A, He J, Elschner C, Nakamura M, Kulkova J, Spickenheuer A, Scheffler C, Lassila LVJ, Moritz N. A Polymer for Application as a Matrix Phase in a Concept of In Situ Curable Bioresorbable Bioactive Load-Bearing Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composite Fracture Fixation Plates. Molecules. 2021;26(5):1256. doi: 10.3390/molecules26051256.
  • Sarin J, Vuorenmaa M, Vallittu PK, Grénman R, Boström P, Riihilä P, Nissinen L, Kähäri VM, Pulkkinen J. The Viability and Growth of HaCaT Cells After Exposure to Bioactive Glass S53P4-Containing Cell Culture Media. Otol Neurotol. 2021;42(5):e559-e567. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003057.
  • Fráter M, Lassila L, Braunitzer G, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Correction to: Fracture resistance and marginal gap formation of post-core restorations: influence of different fiber-reinforced composites. Clin Oral Investig. 2021;25(5):3339-3340. doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-03798-8. Erratum for: Clin Oral
    Investig. 2020 Jan;24(1):265-276.
  • Zühlke A, Gasik M, Shahramian K, Närhi T, Bilotsky Y, Kangasniemi I. Enhancement of Gingival Tissue Adherence of Zirconia Implant Posts: In Vitro Study. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(2):455. doi: 10.3390/ma14020455.
  • Hoikkala NJ, Siekkinen M, Hupa L, Vallittu PK. Behaviour of different bioactive glasses incorporated in polydimethylsiloxane endodontic sealer. Dent Mater. 2021;37(2):321-327. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.11.013.
  • Garoushi S, Sungur S, Boz Y, Ozkan P, Vallittu PK, Uctasli S, Lassila L. Influence of short-fiber composite base on fracture behavior of direct and indirect restorations. Clin Oral Investig. 2021;25(7):4543-4552. doi:
    10.1007/s00784-020-03768-6.
  •  Fráter M, Sáry T, Jókai B, Braunitzer G, Säilynoja E, Vallittu PK, Lassila L, Garoushi S. Fatigue behavior of endodontically treated premolars restored with different fiber-reinforced designs. Dent Mater. 2021;37(3):391-402. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.11.026.
  •  Gibreel M, Lassila LVJ, Närhi TO, Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK. Midline denture base strains of glass fiber-reinforced single implant-supported overdentures. J Prosthet Dent. 2021;126(3):407-412. doi:
    10.1016/j.prosdent.2020.05.018. Epub 2020 Sep 18. PMID: 32958304.
  • Perea-Lowery L, Minja IK, Lassila L, Ramakrishnaiah R, Vallittu PK. Assessment of CAD-CAM polymers for digitally fabricated complete dentures. J Prosthet Dent. 2021;125(1):175-181. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.12.008.
  • Fráter M, Lassila L, Braunitzer G, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Fracture resistance and marginal gap formation of post-core restorations: influence of different fiber-reinforced composites. Clin Oral Investig. 2020;24(1):265-276. doi: 10.1007/s00784-019-02902-3. Epub 2019 May 16. Erratum in: Clin Oral Investig. 2021 May;25(5):3339-3340.
  • Gibreel MF, Khalifa A, Said MM, Mahanna F, El-Amier N, Närhi TO, Perea- Lowery L, Vallittu PK. Biomechanical aspects of reinforced implant overdentures: A systematic review. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2019;91:202-211. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.12.006. Epub 2018 Dec 11. Erratum in: J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021;114:104199.

2020

  •  Lindblad RM, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK, Tjäderhane L. The effect of chlorhexidine and dimethyl sulfoxide on long-term sealing ability of two calcium silicate cements in root canal. Dent Mater. 2021 ;37(2):328-335. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.11.031. Epub 2020 Dec 17. PMID: 33341245.
  •  Perea-Lowery L, Gibreel M, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Evaluation of the mechanical properties and degree of conversion of 3D printed splint material. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021;115:104254. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104254.
  •  Gibreel MF, Khalifa A, Said MM, Mahanna F, El-Amier N, Närhi TO, Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK. Corrigendum to “Biomechanical aspects of reinforced implant overdentures: A systematic review” [J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. 91 (2019) 202-211]. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2021 Feb;114:104199. doi:
    10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104199. Epub 2020 Nov 16. Erratum for: J Mech Behav Biomed
    Mater. 2019;91:202-211.
  •  Hjerppe J, Perea-Lowery L, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Effect of potassium hydrogen difluoride in zirconia-to-resin bonding. Dent Mater J. 2021;40(1):245-252. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2019-389.
  • Lassila L, Säilynoja E, Prinssi R, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Bilayered composite restoration: the effect of layer thickness on fracture behavior. Biomater Investig Dent. 2020;7(1):80-85. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2020.1770094. PMID: 33015638; PMCID: PMC7521310.
  •  Mangoush E, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Influence of Short Fiber-Reinforced Composites on Fracture Resistance of Single-Structure Restorations. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2020;28(4):189-198. doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_2075Mangoush10. PMID: 32786179.
  •  Lassila L, Keulemans F, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Characterization of restorative short-fiber reinforced dental composites. Dent Mater J. 2020;39(6):992-999. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2019-088. Epub 2020 Aug 7. PMID: 32779605.
  • He J, Garoushi S, Säilynoja E, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Physicochemical properties of dimethacrylate resin composites with comonomer of Hexa/Tri-ethylene glycol bis(carbamate-isoproply-α-methylstyrene). J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2020;108:103832. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103832.
  • Garoushi S, Tanner J, Keulemans F, Le Bell-Rönnlöf AM, Lassila L, Vallittu PK. Fiber Reinforcement of Endodontically Treated Teeth: What Options Do We Have? Literature Review. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2020;28(2):54-63. doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_2002Garoushi10.
  • Fráter M, Sáry T, Néma V, Braunitzer G, Vallittu P, Lassila L, Garoushi S. Fatigue failure load of immature anterior teeth: influence of different fiber post-core systems. Odontology. 2021;109(1):222-230. doi:
    10.1007/s10266-020-00522-y.
  • Mahato A, Sandy Z, Bysakh S, Hupa L, Das I, Bhattacharjee P, Kundu B, De G, Nandi SK, Vallittu P, Balla VK, Bhattacharya M. Development of nano-porous hydroxyapatite coated e-glass for potential bone-tissue engineering application: An in vitro approach. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2020;111:110764. doi:
    10.1016/j.msec.2020.110764. Epub 2020 Feb 19. PMID: 32279774.
  • Basavarajappa S, Perea-Lowery L, Alshehri AM, Al-Kheraif AAA, Matinlinna JP, Vallittu PK. Surface dissolution and transesterification of thermoset dimethacrylate polymer by dimethacrylate adhesive resin and organic catalyst-alcohol solution. Dent Mater. 2020;36(5):698-709. doi:
    10.1016/j.dental.2020.03.005. Epub 2020 Apr 6. PMID: 32273122.
  •  Sfondrini MF, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ, Viola A, Gandini P, Scribante A. Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Orthodontic Retainer: In Vitro Effect of Tooth Brushing on the Surface Wear and Mechanical Properties. Materials (Basel). 2020;13(5):1028. doi: 10.3390/ma13051028. PMID: 32106404; PMCID: PMC7084318.
  •  Bijelic-Donova J, Keulemans F, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ. Direct bilayered biomimetic composite restoration: The effect of a cusp-supporting short fiber-reinforced base design on the chewing fracture resistance and failure mode of molars with or without endodontic treatment. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2020;103:103554. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103554.
  • Lassila L, Säilynoja E, Prinssi R, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. The effect of polishing protocol on surface gloss of different restorative resin composites. Biomater Investig Dent. 2020;7(1):1-8. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2019.1708201.
  • Garoushi S, He J, Obradovic J, Fardim P, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Incorporation of cellulose fiber in glass ionomer cement. Eur J Oral Sci. 2020;128(1):81-88. doi: 10.1111/eos.12668. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 31994247.
  • Niemi A, Perea-Lowery L, Alaqeel SM, Ramakrishnaiah R, Vallittu PK. Dual-curing resin cement with colour indicator for adhesively cemented restorations to dental tissues: Change of colour by curing and some physical properties. Saudi J Biol Sci. 2020;27(1):395-400. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2019.10.009. Epub
    2019 Oct 28.
  • Shahramian K, Gasik M, Kangasniemi I, Walboomers XF, Willberg J, Abdulmajeed A, Närhi T. Zirconia implants with improved attachment to the gingival tissue. J Periodontol. 2020;91(9):1213-1224. doi: 10.1002/JPER.19-0323.
  • Lassila L, Oksanen V, Fráter M, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. The influence of resin composite with high fiber aspect ratio on fracture resistance of severely damaged bovine incisors. Dent Mater J. 2020;39(3):381-388. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2019-051. Epub 2019 Dec 18. PMID: 31852857.
  •  Perea-Lowery L, Gibreel M, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Characterization of the mechanical properties of CAD/CAM polymers for interim fixed restorations. Dent Mater J. 2020;39(2):319-325. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2019-042.
  • Plyusnin A, Kulkova J, Arthurs G, Jalava N, Uppstu P, Moritz N. Biological response to an experimental implant for tibial tuberosity advancement in dogs: A pre-clinical study. Res Vet Sci. 2020;128:183-196. doi:
    10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.12.003.
  • Sáry T, Garoushi S, Braunitzer G, Alleman D, Volom A, Fráter M. Corrigendum to “Fracture behaviour of MOD restorations reinforced by various fibre reinforced techniques – An in vitro study” [J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. 98 (2019) 348-356]. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2020;102:103505. doi:
    10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103505. Epub 2019 Nov 4. Erratum for: J Mech Behav Biomed
    Mater. 2019;98:348-356.
  • Kawaguchi T, Lassila LVJ, Baba H, Tashiro S, Hamanaka I, Takahashi Y, Vallittu PK. Effect of cellulose nanofiber content on flexural properties of a model, thermoplastic, injection-molded, polymethyl methacrylate denture base material. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2020;102:103513. doi:
    10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103513. Epub 2019 Oct 31. PMID: 31689576.
  • Lassila L, Säilynoja E, Prinssi R, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Fracture behavior of Bi-structure fiber-reinforced composite restorations. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2020;101:103444. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103444.

2019

  • Lindblad RM, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK, Tjäderhane L. The Effect of Chlorhexidine and Dimethyl Sulfoxide on Long-Term Microleakage of Two Different Sealers in Root Canals. Eur Endod J. 2019;4(1):38-44. doi:
    10.14744/eej.2018.02886. PMID: 32161885; PMCID: PMC7006554.
  • Kilponen L, Varrela J, Vallittu PK. Priming and bonding metal, ceramic and polycarbonate brackets. Biomater Investig Dent. 2019;6(1):61-72. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2019.1684823. PMID: 31998873; PMCID: PMC6964778.
  • Mäkinen E, Lassila L, Varrela J, Vallittu P. Light-curing of orthodontic bracket adhesive by transillumination through dentine and enamel. Biomater Investig Dent. 2019;6(1):6-12. doi: 10.1080/26415275.2019.1632709.
  • Scribante A, Vallittu P, Lassila LVJ, Viola A, Tessera P, Gandini P, Sfondrini MF. Effect of Long-Term Brushing on Deflection, Maximum Load, and Wear of Stainless Steel Wires and Conventional and Spot Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Composites. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;20(23):6043. doi: 10.3390/ijms20236043.
  • Toivonen J, Björkqvist M, Minn H, Vallittu PK, Rekola J. Scattering of therapeutic radiation in the presence of craniofacial bone reconstruction materials. J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2019;20(12):119-126. doi:
    10.1002/acm2.12776.
  •  Szabó B, Garoushi S, Braunitzer G, Szabó P B, Baráth Z, Fráter M. Fracture behavior of root-amputated teeth at different amount of periodontal support – a preliminary in vitro study. BMC Oral Health. 2019;19(1):261. doi: 10.1186/s12903-019-0958-3.
  • Omran TA, Garoushi S, Lassila L, Shinya A, Vallittu PK. Bonding interface affects the load-bearing capacity of bilayered composites. Dent Mater J. 2019;38(6):1002-1011. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2018-304.
  • Bell-Rönnlöf AL, Jaatinen J, Lassila L, Närhi T, Vallittu P. Transmission of light through fiber-reinforced composite posts. Dent Mater J. 2019;38(6):928-933. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2018-217.
  • Sáry T, Garoushi S, Braunitzer G, Alleman D, Volom A, Fráter M. Fracture behaviour of MOD restorations reinforced by various fibre-reinforced techniques- An in vitro study. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2019;98:348-356. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.07.006. Epub 2019 Jul 9. Erratum in: J Mech Behav Biomed
    Mater. 2020;102:103505.
  •  Basavarajappa S, Perea-Lowery L, Aati S, Abdullah Al-Kheraif AA, Ramakrishnaiah R, Matinlinna JP, Vallittu PK. The effect of ethanol on surface of semi-interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) polymer matrix of glass-fibre reinforced composite. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2019;98:1-10. doi:
    10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.05.030.
  •  Shahramian K, Abdulmajeed A, Kangasniemi I, Söderling E, Närhi T. TiO2 Coating and UV Photofunctionalization Enhance Blood Coagulation on Zirconia Surfaces. Biomed Res Int. 2019;2019:8078230. doi: 10.1155/2019/8078230.
  • Liesmäki O, Plyusnin A, Kulkova J, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK, Moritz N. Biostable glass fibre-reinforced dimethacrylate-based composites as potential candidates for fracture fixation plates in toy-breed dogs: Mechanical testing and finite element analysis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2019;96:172-185.
    doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.04.016.
  • Ahlholm P, Sipilä K, Vallittu P, Kotiranta U, Lappalainen R. Accuracy of inlay and onlay restorations based on 3D printing or milling technique – a pilot study. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2019;27(2):56-64. doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_01814Ahlholm09.
  • Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK. Resin adjustment of three-dimensional printed thermoset occlusal splints: Bonding properties – Short communication. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2019;95:215-219. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.04.011.
  • Omran TA, Garoushi S, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Effect of interface surface design on the fracture behavior of bilayered composites. Eur J Oral Sci. 2019;127(3):276-284. doi: 10.1111/eos.12617.
  • Gibreel M, Lassila LVJ, Närhi TO, Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK. Fatigue resistance of a simulated single LOCATOR overdenture system. J Prosthet Dent. 2019;122(6):557-563. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.11.013.
  • He J, Garoushi S, Säilynoja E, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. The effect of adding a new monomer “Phene” on the polymerization shrinkage reduction of a dental resin composite. Dent Mater. 2019;35(4):627-635. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2019.02.006.
  • Piitulainen JM, Posti JP, Vallittu PK, Aitasalo KM, Serlo W. A large calvarial bone defect in a child: osteointegration of an implant. World Neurosurg. 2019:S1878-8750(19)30123-8. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.028.
  • Lassila L, Säilynoja E, Prinssi R, Vallittu P, Garoushi S. Characterization of a new fiber-reinforced flowable composite. Odontology. 2019;107(3):342-352. doi: 10.1007/s10266-018-0405-y.
  •  Rendenbach C, Steffen C, Sellenschloh K, Heyland M, Morlock MM, Toivonen J, Moritz N, Smeets R, Heiland M, Vallittu PK, Huber G. Patient specific glass fiber reinforced composite versus titanium plate: A comparative biomechanical analysis under cyclic dynamic loading. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2019;91:212-219. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.12.014.
  •  Garoushi S, Vallittu P, Lassila L. Mechanical properties and radiopacity of flowable fiber-reinforced composite. Dent Mater J. 2019 ;38(2):196-202. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2018-102.
  • Uyanik O, Nagas E, Kucukkaya Eren S, Cehreli ZC, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ. Effect of phytic acid on the setting times and tensile strengths of calcium silicate-based cements. Aust Endod J. 2019;45(2):241-245. doi: 10.1111/aej.12314.
  • Kuusisto N, Huumonen S, Kotiaho A, Haapea M, Rekola J, Vallittu P. Intensity of artefacts in cone beam CT examinations caused by titanium and glass fibre-reinforced composite implants. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2019;48(2):20170471. doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20170471.

2018

  • Välimaa S, Perea-Lowery L, Smått JH, Peltonen J, Budde T, Vallittu PK. Grit
    blasted aggregates of hydroxyl apatite functionalized calcium carbonate in
    occluding dentinal tubules. Heliyon. 2018;4(12):e01049. doi:
    10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e01049. PMID: 30603691; PMCID: PMC6307103.
  • Scribante A, Vallittu PK, Özcan M. Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Dental
    Applications. Biomed Res Int. 2018;2018:4734986. doi:
    10.1155/2018/4734986. PMID: 30515400; PMCID: PMC6236806.
  • El-Amier N, Elsaih E, Gibreel M, El-Motaiam H. Effect of Implant Location on
    Palateless Complete Overdenture Retention: an In Vitro Study. J Oral
    Maxillofac Res. 2018;9(3):e3. doi: 10.5037/jomr.2018.9303.
  • Scribante A, Vallittu PK, Özcan M, Lassila LVJ, Gandini P, Sfondrini MF.
    Travel beyond Clinical Uses of Fiber Reinforced Composites (FRCs) in Dentistry:
    A Review of Past Employments, Present Applications, and Future Perspectives.
    Biomed Res Int. 2018 ;2018:1498901. doi: 10.1155/2018/1498901.
  • Vallittu PK, Durgesh BH, AlKheraif AA, Hjerppe J. From body-on-frame to
    unibody constructions and designs mimicking biological structures – an overview.
    Eur J Oral Sci. 2018;126 Suppl 1:95-101. doi: 10.1111/eos.12419.
  • Hoikkala NJ, Wang X, Hupa L, Smått JH, Peltonen J, Vallittu PK. Dissolution
    and mineralization characterization of bioactive glass ceramic containing
    endodontic sealer Guttaflow Bioseal. Dent Mater J. 2018;37(6):988-994.
    doi: 10.4012/dmj.2017-224.
  • Aromaa MK, Vallittu PK. Delayed post-curing stage and oxygen inhibition of
    free-radical polymerization of dimethacrylate resin. Dent Mater. 2018;34(9):1247-1252. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.06.019.
  •  Garoushi SK, He J, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ. Effect of discontinuous glass
    fibers on mechanical properties of glass ionomer cement. Acta Biomater Odontol
    Scand. 2018;4(1):72-80. doi: 10.1080/23337931.2018.1491798.
  • Dahl KA, Moritz N, Vallittu PK. Flexural and torsional properties of a
    glass fiber-reinforced composite diaphyseal bone model with multidirectional
    fiber orientation. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2018;87:143-147. doi:
    10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.07.027.
  • Tanner J, Tolvanen M, Garoushi S, Säilynoja E. Clinical Evaluation of
    Fiber-Reinforced Composite Restorations in Posterior Teeth – Results of 2.5 Year
    Follow-up. Open Dent J. 2018;12:476-485. doi: 10.2174/1874210601812010476.
  • Sfondrini MF, Gandini P, Alcozer R, Vallittu PK, Scribante A. Failure load
    and stress analysis of orthodontic miniscrews with different transmucosal collar
    diameter. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2018;87:132-137. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.07.032.
  •  Gibreel M, Lassila LVJ, Närhi TO, Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK. Load-bearing
    capacity of simulated Locator-retained overdenture system. J Prosthet Dent. 2018;120(4):558-564. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.04.009.
  • Perea-Lowery L, Vallittu PK. Framework design and pontics of fiber-
    reinforced composite fixed dental prostheses – An overview. J Prosthodont Res.
    2018;62(3):281-286. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2018.03.005.
  • Vallittu PK. An overview of development and status of fiber-reinforced
    composites as dental and medical biomaterials. Acta Biomater Odontol Scand. 2018;4(1):44-55. doi: 10.1080/23337931.2018.1457445.
  • Posti JP, Yli-Olli M, Heiskanen L, Aitasalo KMJ, Rinne J, Vuorinen V, Serlo
    W, Tenovuo O, Vallittu PK, Piitulainen JM. Cranioplasty After Severe Traumatic
    Brain Injury: Effects of Trauma and Patient Recovery on Cranioplasty Outcome.
    Front Neurol. 2018;9:223. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2018.00223.
  •  He J, Kopperud HM. Preparation and characterization of Bis-GMA-free dental
    composites with dimethacrylate monomer derived from
    9,9-Bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]fluorene. Dent Mater. 2018;34(7):1003-1013. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.03.007.
  •  Vallittu PK, Boccaccini AR, Hupa L, Watts DC. Bioactive dental materials-Do
    they exist and what does bioactivity mean? Dent Mater. 2018;34(5):693-694.
    doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.03.001.
  • Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Reinforcing effect of discontinuous
    microglass fibers on resin-modified glass ionomer cement. Dent Mater J. 2018;37(3):484-492. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2017-234.
  • He J, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Effect of low-shrinkage monomers
    on the physicochemical properties of experimental composite resin. Acta Biomater
    Odontol Scand. 2018;4(1):30-37.
  • Xu W, Pranovich A, Uppstu P, Wang X, Kronlund D, Hemming J, Öblom H, Moritz
    N, Preis M, Sandler N, Willför S, Xu C. Novel biorenewable composite of wood
    polysaccharide and polylactic acid for three dimensional printing. Carbohydr
    Polym. 2018;187:51-58. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.01.069.
  • Lassila L, Keulemans F, Säilynoja E, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S. Mechanical
    properties and fracture behavior of flowable fiber reinforced composite
    restorations. Dent Mater. 2018;34(4):598-606. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.01.002.
  • Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Characterization of fluoride releasing
    restorative dental materials. Dent Mater J. 2018;37(2):293-300. doi:
    10.4012/dmj.2017-161.
  • Holländer J, Hakala R, Suominen J, Moritz N, Yliruusi J, Sandler N. 3D
    printed UV light cured polydimethylsiloxane devices for drug delivery. Int J
    Pharm. 2018;544(2):433-442. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.11.016.
  • Huang Q, Qin W, Garoushi S, He J, Lin Z, Liu F, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ.
    Physicochemical properties of discontinuous S2-glass fiber reinforced resin
    composite. Dent Mater J. 2018;37(1):95-103. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2017-078.
  • Cekic-Nagas I, Egilmez F, Ergun G, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ. Load-bearing
    capacity of novel resin-based fixed dental prosthesis materials. Dent Mater J.
    2018;37(1):49-58. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2016-367.
  • Egilmez F, Ergun G, Cekic-Nagas I, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ. Does
    artificial aging affect mechanical properties of CAD/CAM composite materials. J
    Prosthodont Res. 2018;62(1):65-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2017.06.001.
  • Ahlholm P, Sipilä K, Vallittu P, Jakonen M, Kotiranta U. Digital Versus
    Conventional Impressions in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Review. J Prosthodont. 2018;27(1):35-41. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12527.

2017

  • Mangoush E, Säilynoja E, Prinssi R, Lassila L, Vallittu PK, Garoushi S.
    Comparative evaluation between glass and polyethylene fiber reinforced
    composites: A review of the current literature. J Clin Exp Dent. 2017;9(12):e1408-e1417. doi: 10.4317/jced.54205.
  • Sfondrini MF, Gandini P, Tessera P, Vallittu PK, Lassila L, Scribante A.
    Bending Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Composites Retainers Bonded with Spot-
    Composite Coverage. Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:8469090. doi:
    10.1155/2017/8469090.
  • Basavarajappa S, Abdullah Alkheraif AA, Alhijji SM, Matinlinna JP, Vallittu
    PK. Effect of ethanol treatment on mechanical properties of heat-polymerized
    polymethyl methacrylate denture base polymer. Dent Mater J. 2017;36(6):834-841. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2016-423.
  • Scribante A, Gandini P, Tessera P, Vallittu PK, Lassila L, Sfondrini MF.
    Spot-Bonding and Full-Bonding Techniques for Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC)
    and Metallic Retainers. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(10):2096. doi: 10.3390/ijms18102096.
  • Aromaa MK, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Effect of Distance on Light
    Transmission Through Polymerized Resin Composite. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent.
    2017;25(3):131-135. doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_01700Aromaa05.
  • Piitulainen JM, Mattila R, Moritz N, Vallittu PK. Load-bearing capacity and
    fracture behavior of glass fiber-reinforced composite cranioplasty implants. J
    Appl Biomater Funct Mater. 2017;15(4):e356-e361. doi: 10.5301/jabfm.5000375.
  • Kulkova J, Moritz N, Huhtinen H, Mattila R, Donati I, Marsich E, Paoletti
    S, Vallittu PK. Hydroxyapatite and bioactive glass surfaces for fiber reinforced
    composite implants via surface ablation by Excimer laser. J Mech Behav Biomed
    Mater. 2017;75:89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.07.005.
  • Vallittu PK, Shinya A, Baraba A, Kerr I, Keulemans F, Kreulen C, Lassila L,
    Malmstrom H, Novotny R, Peumans M, Van Rensburg J, Wolff D, Özcan M. Fiber-
    reinforced composites in fixed prosthodontics-Quo vadis? Dent Mater. 2017;33(8):877-879. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2017.05.001.
  • Ramakrishnaiah R, Al Kheraif AA, Mohammad A, Divakar DD, Kotha SB, Celur
    SL, Hashem MI, Vallittu PK, Rehman IU. Preliminary fabrication and
    characterization of electron beam melted Ti-6Al-4V customized dental implant.
    Saudi J Biol Sci. 2017;24(4):787-796. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.05.001.
  • Huang Q, Garoushi S, Lin Z, He J, Qin W, Liu F, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ.
    Properties of discontinuous S2-glass fiber-particulate-reinforced resin
    composites with two different fiber length distributions. J Prosthodont Res.
    2017;61(4):471-479. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2017.03.002.
  •  He J, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Preparation and characterization of high
    radio-opaque E-glass fiber-reinforced composite with iodine containing
    methacrylate monomer. Dent Mater. 2017;33(2):218-225. doi:
    10.1016/j.dental.2016.12.001.
  • Garoushi S, Vallittu P, Lassila L. Hollow glass fibers in reinforcing glass
    ionomer cements. Dent Mater. 2017;33(2):e86-e93. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2016.10.004.
  • Omran TA, Garoushi S, Abdulmajeed AA, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Influence of
    increment thickness on dentin bond strength and light transmission of composite
    base materials. Clin Oral Investig. 2017;21(5):1717-1724. doi:
    10.1007/s00784-016-1953-6. Epub 2016 Sep 10. PMID: 27613613.
  • Shahramian K, Leminen H, Meretoja V, Linderbäck P, Kangasniemi I, Lassila
    L, Abdulmajeed A, Närhi T. Sol-gel derived bioactive coating on zirconia: Effect
    on flexural strength and cell proliferation. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater.
    2017;105(8):2401-2407. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.33780.

2016

  • Nagata K, Garoushi SK, Vallittu PK, Wakabayashi N, Takahashi H, Lassila LVJ. Fracture behavior of single-structure fiber-reinforced composite restorations. Acta Biomater Odontol Scand. 2016;2(1):118-124. doi: 10.1080/23337931.2016.1224670.
  •  Nagas E, Cehreli ZC, Uyanik O, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Reinforcing Effect of Glass Fiber-incorporated ProRoot MTA and Biodentine as Intraorifice Barriers. J Endod. 2016;42(11):1673-1676. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.08.002.
  • Cekic-Nagas I, Ergun G, Egilmez F, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Micro-shear bond strength of different resin cements to ceramic/glass-polymer CAD-CAM block materials. J Prosthodont Res. 2016;60(4):265-273. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2016.02.003.
  • Kilponen L, Lassila L, Tolvanen M, Varrela J, Vallittu PK. Effect of Removal of Enamel on Rebonding Strength of Resin Composite to Enamel. Biomed Res Int. 2016;2016:1818939. doi: 10.1155/2016/1818939.
  • Sarin J, Hiltunen M, Hupa L, Pulkkinen J, Vallittu PK. Compression properties and dissolution of bioactive glass S53P4 and n-butyl-2 cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive-composite. Biomed Mater Eng. 2016;27(4):425-436. doi: 10.3233/BME-161596.
  • Garoushi S, Säilynoja E, Vallittu PK, Lassila L. Corrigendum to ‘Physical properties and depth of cure of a new short fiber reinforced composite’ [Dent Mater 29 (8) (2013) 835-841]. Dent Mater. 2016;32(9):1196. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2016.07.001.
  • Bijelic-Donova J, Garoushi S, Lassila LV, Keulemans F, Vallittu PK. Mechanical and structural characterization of discontinuous fiber-reinforced dental resin composite. J Dent. 2016;52:70-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2016.07.009.
  • Uusitalo E, Varrela J, Lassila L, Vallittu PK. Transmission of Curing Light through Moist, Air-Dried, and EDTA Treated Dentine and Enamel. Biomed Res Int. 2016;2016:5713962. doi: 10.1155/2016/5713962.
  • Väyrynen VO, Tanner J, Vallittu PK. The anisotropicity of the flexural properties of an occlusal device material processed by stereolithography. J Prosthet Dent. 2016;116(5):811-817. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.03.018.
  • Hjerppe J, Närhi TO, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Surface roughness and the flexural and bend strength of zirconia after different surface treatments. J Prosthet Dent. 2016;116(4):577-583. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.02.018.
  • Kulkova J, Moritz N, Huhtinen H, Mattila R, Donati I, Marsich E, Paoletti S, Vallittu PK. Bioactive glass surface for fiber reinforced composite implants via surface etching by Excimer laser. Med Eng Phys. 2016;38(7):664-670. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2016.04.003.
  • Das I, De G, Hupa L, Vallittu PK. Porous SiO2 nanofiber grafted novel bioactive glass-ceramic coating: A structural scaffold for uniform apatite precipitation and oriented cell proliferation on inert implant. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2016;62:206-14. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.01.053.
  • Nibali L, Zavattini A, Nagata K, Di Iorio A, Lin GH, Needleman I, Donos N. Tooth loss in molars with and without furcation involvement – a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Periodontol. 2016;43(2):156-66. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12497.
  • Lassila L, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Säilynoja E. Mechanical properties of fiber reinforced restorative composite with two distinguished fiber length distribution. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2016;60:331-338. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.01.036.
  • Hamanaka I, Iwamoto M, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK, Takahashi Y. Wear resistance of injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins. Acta Biomater Odontol Scand. 2016;2(1):31-37. doi: 10.3109/23337931.2015.1135747.
  • Puska M, Moritz N, Aho AJ, Vallittu PK. Morphological and mechanical characterization of composite bone cement containing polymethylmethacrylate matrix functionalized with trimethoxysilyl and bioactive glass. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2016;59:11-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.12.016.
  • Huang QT, He JW, Lin ZM, Liu F, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Physical and chemical properties of an antimicrobial Bis-GMA free dental resin with quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate monomer. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2016;56:68-76. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.10.028.
  • Garoushi S, Vallittu P, Shinya A, Lassila L. Influence of increment thickness on light transmission, degree of conversion and micro hardness of bulk fill composites. Odontology. 2016;104(3):291-7. doi: 10.1007/s10266-015-0227-0.
  • Bijelic-Donova J, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Mechanical properties, fracture resistance, and fatigue limits of short fiber reinforced dental composite resin. J Prosthet Dent. 2016;115(1):95-102. doi:
    10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.07.012.
  • Basavarajappa S, Al-Kheraif AA, ElSharawy M, Vallittu PK. Effect of solvent/disinfectant ethanol on the micro-surface structure and properties of multiphase denture base polymers. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2016;54:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.09.007.
  • AlJehani YA, Baskaradoss JK, Geevarghese A, AlShehry MA, Vallittu PK. Shear Bond Strength between Fiber-Reinforced Composite and Veneering Resin Composites with Various Adhesive Resin Systems. J Prosthodont. 2016;25(5):392-401. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12315.
  • Hamanaka I, Iwamoto M, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK, Shimizu H, Takahashi Y. The effect of cycling deflection on the injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins. Acta Odontol Scand. 2016;74(1):67-72. doi: 10.3109/00016357.2015.1042039.
  • Nagas E, Cehreli ZC, Uyanik MO, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Effect of several intracanal medicaments on the push-out bond strength of ProRoot MTA and Biodentine. Int Endod J. 2016;49(2):184-8. doi: 10.1111/iej.12433.

2015

  • Perea L, Matinlinna JP, Tolvanen M, Vallittu PK. Fracture behavior of pontics of fiber-reinforced composite fixed dental prostheses. Dent Mater J. 2015;34(6):746-53. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2015-081.
  • Posti JP, Piitulainen JM, Hupa L, Fagerlund S, Frantzén J, Aitasalo KMJ, Vuorinen V, Serlo W, Syrjänen S, Vallittu PK. A glass fiber-reinforced composite- bioactive glass cranioplasty implant: A case study of an early development stage implant removed due to a late infection. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2015;55:191-200. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.10.030.
  • Sulaiman TA, Abdulmajeed AA, Shahramian K, Hupa L, Donovan TE, Vallittu P, Närhi TO. Impact of gastric acidic challenge on surface topography and optical properties of monolithic zirconia. Dent Mater. 2015;31(12):1445-52. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2015.09.010.
  • Sulaiman TA, Abdulmajeed AA, Donovan TE, Ritter AV, Vallittu PK, Närhi TO, Lassila LV. Optical properties and light irradiance of monolithic zirconia at variable thicknesses. Dent Mater. 2015;31(10):1180-7. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2015.06.016.
  • AlJehani YA, Baskaradoss JK, Geevarghese A, AlShehry MA, Vallittu PK. Shear bond strength between alumina substrate and prosthodontic resin composites with various adhesive resin systems. BMC Oral Health. 2015;15:55. doi: 10.1186/s12903-015-0041-7.
  • Borges ALS, Münchow EA, de Oliveira Souza AC, Yoshida T, Vallittu PK, Bottino MC. Effect of random/aligned nylon-6/MWCNT fibers on dental resin composite reinforcement. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2015;48:134-144. doi:  10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.03.019.
  • Garoushi SK, Hatem M, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. The effect of short fiber composite base on microleakage and load-bearing capacity of posterior restorations. Acta Biomater Odontol Scand. 2015;1(1):6-12. doi: 10.3109/23337931.2015.1017576.
  • Perea L, Matinlinna JP, Tolvanen M, Mannocci F, Watson TF, Vallittu PK. Penetration depth of monomer systems into acrylic resin denture teeth used as pontics. J Prosthet Dent. 2015;113(5):480-7. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.10.005.
  • He J, Söderling E, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Preparation of antibacterial and radio-opaque dental resin with new polymerizable quaternary ammonium monomer. Dent Mater. 2015;31(5):575-82. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2015.02.007.
  • Vallittu PK, Närhi TO, Hupa L. Fiber glass-bioactive glass composite for bone replacing and bone anchoring implants. Dent Mater. 2015;31(4):371-81. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2015.01.003.
  •  Bijelic-Donova J, Garoushi S, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Oxygen inhibition layer of composite resins: effects of layer thickness and surface layer treatment on the interlayer bond strength. Eur J Oral Sci. 2015;123(1):53-60. doi: 10.1111/eos.12167.
  • A TM, P K V. Effects of Fiber-reinforced Composite Bases on Microleakage of Composite Restorations in Proximal Locations. Open Dent J. 2014;8:213-9. doi: 10.2174/1874210601408010213.
  • Vallittu PK. High-aspect ratio fillers: fiber-reinforced composites and their anisotropic properties. Dent Mater. 2015;31(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2014.07.009.

2014

  •  Nganga S, Moritz N, Kolakovic R, Jakobsson K, Nyman JO, Borgogna M, Travan A, Crosera M, Donati I, Vallittu PK, Sandler N. Inkjet printing of Chitlac-nanosilver–a method to create functional coatings for non-metallic bone implants. Biofabrication. 2014;6(4):041001. doi: 10.1088/1758-5082/6/4/041001.
  • Kulkova J, Moritz N, Suokas EO, Strandberg N, Leino KA, Laitio TT, Aro HT. Osteointegration of PLGA implants with nanostructured or microsized β-TCP particles in a minipig model. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2014;40:190-200. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.08.028.
  •  Moritz N, Strandberg N, Zhao DS, Mattila R, Paracchini L, Vallittu PK, Aro HT. Mechanical properties and in vivo performance of load-bearing fiber-reinforced composite intramedullary nails with improved torsional strength. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2014;40:127-139. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.08.020.
  • Ballo AM, Cekic-Nagas I, Ergun G, Lassila L, Palmquist A, Borchardt P, Lausmaa J, Thomsen P, Vallittu PK, Närhi TO. Osseointegration of fiber- reinforced composite implants: histological and ultrastructural observations. Dent Mater. 2014;30(12):e384-95. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2014.08.361.
  • He J, Söderling E, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Synthesis of antibacterial and radio-opaque dimethacrylate monomers and their potential application in dental resin. Dent Mater. 2014;30(9):968-76. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2014.05.013.
  • Egilmez F, Ergun G, Cekic-Nagas I, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Factors affecting the mechanical behavior of Y-TZP. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2014;37:78-87. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.05.013.
  • Oral O, Lassila LV, Kumbuloglu O, Vallittu PK. Bioactive glass particulate filler composite: Effect of coupling of fillers and filler loading on some physical properties. Dent Mater. 2014;30(5):570-7. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2014.02.017.
  • Cauwels RGEC, Lassila LVJ, Martens LC, Vallittu PK, Verbeeck RMH. Fracture
    resistance of endodontically restored, weakened incisors. Dent Traumatol. 2014;30(5):348-355. doi: 10.1111/edt.12103.
  • Kallio TT, Lastumäki TM, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Influence of intermediate resin on the bond strength of light-curing composite resin to polymer substrate. Acta Odontol Scand. 2014;72(3):202-8. doi: 10.3109/00016357.2013.810773.
  • Abdulmajeed AA, Walboomers XF, Massera J, Kokkari AK, Vallittu PK, Närhi TO. Blood and fibroblast responses to thermoset BisGMA-TEGDMA/glass fiber-reinforced composite implants in vitro. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2014;25(7):843-51. doi: 10.1111/clr.12151.

2013

  • Kallio TT, Tezvergil-Mutluay A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. The effect of surface roughness on repair bond strength of light-curing composite resin to polymer composite substrate. Open Dent J. 2013;7:126-31. doi: 10.2174/1874210601307010126.
  • Heikkinen TT, Matinlinna JP, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Long term water
    storage deteriorates bonding of composite resin to alumina and zirconia short
    communication. Open Dent J. 2013;7:123-5. doi: 10.2174/1874210601307010123.
  • Kantola R, Lassila LV, Tolvanen M, Valittu PK. Color stability of
    thermochromic pigment in maxillofacial silicone. J Adv Prosthodont. 2013;5(2):75-83. doi: 10.4047/jap.2013.5.2.75.
  • Kulkova J, Abdulmajeed AA, Könönen E, Närhi TO. Biofilm medium leads to
    apatite formation on bioactive surfaces. J Appl Biomater Funct Mater. 2013;11(2):e95-8. doi: 10.5301/JABFM.5000154.
  • Hautamäki MP, Puska M, Aho AJ, Kopperud HM, Vallittu PK. Surface
    modification of fiber reinforced polymer composites and their attachment to bone
    simulating material. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2013;24(5):1145-52. doi:
    10.1007/s10856-013-4890-9.
  • Huhtinen R, Sandeman S, Rose S, Fok E, Howell C, Fröberg L, Moritz N, Hupa
    L, Lloyd A. Examining porous bio-active glass as a potential osteo-odonto-
    keratoprosthetic skirt material. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2013;24(5):1217-27.
    doi: 10.1007/s10856-013-4881-x.
  • Bijelic J, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. Short fiber reinforced
    composite in restoring severely damaged incisors. Acta Odontol Scand. 2013;71(5):1221-31. doi: 10.3109/00016357.2012.757640.