The percutaneous device dilemma describes etiological factors, centered around the
disrupted epithelial tissue surrounding non-remodelable devices, that contribute to rampant …

Aim To evaluate the similarities and differences in barrier function of a peri‐implant
epithelium (PIE) versus a native junctional epithelium (JE). Materials and methods A mouse …

This review summarizes the biological properties of the junctional epithelium, focusing on its
developmental aspects, wide intercellular spaces and desmosomes, dense granules …

Percutaneous devices like orthopedic prosthetic implants for amputees, catheters, and
dental implants suffer from high infection rates. A critical aspect mediating peri-implant …

Epithelium attachment to the tooth or abutment surface is necessary to form a biological seal
preventing pathogens and irritants from penetrating the body and reaching the underlying …

Medical devices are increasingly used worldwide for an expanding repertoire of patient
clinical needs. Biomaterials and medical device designs have become progressively more …

Percutaneous devices play an essential role in medicine; however, they are often
associated with a significant risk of infection. One approach to circumvent infection would be …

The soft-tissue seal around dental implants protects the osseo-integrated screw against
bacterial challenges. Surface properties of the implant material are crucial for implant …

The implantation of cultured dental cell-cell re-associations allows for the reproduction of
fully formed teeth, crown morphogenesis, epithelial histogenesis, mineralized dentin and …

Attachment of gingival tissues to the protruding post of an endosseous dental implant is of
great importance for the prognosis of its clinical success. Little is known about the …