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ReviewJournal of functional biomaterials2025

Preservation Strategies for Interfacial Integrity in Restorative Dentistry: A Non-Comprehensive Literature Review.

Carmem S Pfeifer, Fernanda S Lucena, Fernanda M Tsuzuki

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Review in Journal of functional biomaterials, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

14 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Clinical Performance of Bulk-Fill Versus Incremental Composite Placement Approaches in Vital Posterior Teeth: A 24 Months Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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  3. State-of-the-Art Dental Adhesives and Restorative Composites.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Carmem S PfeiferDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation and Biosciences, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1587-3838
Fernanda S LucenaDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation and Biosciences, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
Fernanda M TsuzukiDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation and Biosciences, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA.

Funding

Novel polymeric materials with improved durability in the oral environment: tailoring responses to host and bacterial enzymes with anti-proteolytic and ecology-based antimicrobial approaches.R35DE029083 · NIDCR · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · PI Carmem S. Pfeifer · 2019 to 2026
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH-NIDCR) R35-DE029083NIDCR NIH HHS R35 DE029083
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The preservation of interfacial integrity in esthetic dental restorations remains a critical challenge, with hybrid layer degradation being a primary factor in restoration failure. This degradation is driven by a combination of host-derived enzymatic activity, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), bacterial proteases, and hydrolytic breakdown of the polymerized adhesive due to moisture exposure. This review examines the multifactorial mechanisms underlying hybrid layer degradation and presents current advancements in restorative materials aimed at counteracting these effects. Principal strategies include collagen preservation through the inhibition of enzymatic activity, the integration of antimicrobial agents to limit biofilm formation, and the use of ester-free, hydrolysis-resistant polymeric systems. Recent research highlights acrylamide-based adhesives, which exhibit enhanced resistance to acidic and enzymatic environments, as well as dual functionality in collagen stabilization. Furthermore, innovations in bioactive resins and self-healing materials present promising future directions for developing adhesives that actively contribute to long-term restoration stability. These findings underscore the importance of continuous advancements in adhesive technology to enhance the durability and clinical performance of dental restorations.

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antibacterial materialsresin compositesrestorative dentistry

Identifiers

PMID39997576
PMCPMC11856648

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