Biomaterials Research
Please find below a listing of the types of research that we are currently involved in. For further information regarding biomaterials research opportunities, please email Jeff Thompson (Director of Biomaterials Research Center) .
Biomaterials Development
- Microtensile fracture strength testing
- Profilometer fracture mode testing
- Fatigue, thermocycling and load testing
- Scanning electron microscope evaluation
- Leakage testing
- Hybrid layer evaluation
- Remineralization and demineralization studies
- ColorEye and Gloss analysis
Clinical Testing
- Whitening kits
- Restorative materials
- Endodontic materials
- Periodontal therapies
- Prosthodontic devices
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Adhesives
- Disinfectants
- Analgesics
- Drugs
- Lasers
- Dental instruments and devices
- Toothbrushes (manual or power)
- Ortho appliances/devices
- Dental floss
Toothbrushing
- Dentifrice testing
- Abrasion testing
- Wear testing
- Clinical testing
Biocompatibility Testing
- Drugs and biomaterials
- In vitro cytotoxicity
- In vivo biocompatibility
- Histological assessment
Molecular Assays
- Protein/Gene activation
- PCR
- Gene silencing
- Gene isolation
- Molecular pathway elucidation