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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2025

In Vitro Study Regarding Cytotoxic and Inflammatory Response of Gingival Fibroblasts to a 3D-Printed Resin for Denture Bases.

Miruna Dinescu, Lucian Toma Ciocan, Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu, Vlad Gabriel Vasilescu, Bianca Voicu-Balasea, Florentina Rus, Alexandra Ripszky, Silviu-Mirel Pițuru, Marina Imre

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Article 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 5 papers.

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Miruna DinescuDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-1872-9956
Lucian Toma CiocanDepartment of Dental Prostheses Technology, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0329-5102
Ana Maria Cristina ȚâncuDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9973-1759
Vlad Gabriel VasilescuDepartment of Dental Prostheses Technology, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6251-833X
Bianca Voicu-BalaseaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0002-7073-3309
Florentina RusDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0009-5255-6004
Alexandra RipszkyDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-4345-282X
Silviu-Mirel PițuruDiscipline of Organization, Professional Legislation and Dental Office Management, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
Marina ImreDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.

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Abstract

In clinical practice, the selection of dental material is a crucial factor for the final success of the treatment, regarding mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Our study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of a PMMA dental resin used for denture base fabrication and to investigate whether autophagy might be involved in the response of the exposed cells. In vitro tests, such as assessments of cell viability and metabolism, nitric oxide (NO), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and autophagy, were conducted. The results showed that exposure to PMMA-based material decreased cell viability by 35% after 24 h and 36% after 48 h. NO levels increased by 10% after 24 h and 2% after 48 h. LDH levels increased by 8% after 24 h and 31% after 48 h. Within the limits of this present study, our results suggest a significant activation of autophagy in the exposed fibroblasts, possibly as a survival mechanism, based on the viability and cell metabolic activity results.

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3D-printingautophagybiocompatibilitycytotoxicitydenturesPMMA resin

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PMCPMC12734217

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