Grigorios Polyzois

Prof. Grigorios Polyzois

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Academic Career Length

17Years (2010-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 November 2010 in Gerodontology
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SKSpyros Koronis
Spyros Koronis
EPEvangelos Pizatos
Evangelos Pizatos
Grigorios PolyzoisGrigorios Polyzois
Grigorios Polyzois
PLPanagiotis Lagouvardos
Panagiotis Lagouvardos

7 September 2021 in Prosthesis
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AVAristeidis Villias
Aristeidis Villias
HKHercules Karkazis
Hercules Karkazis
SYSTAVROS YANNIKAKIS
STAVROS YANNIKAKIS
Antonios L TheocharopoulosAntonios L Theocharopoulos
Antonios L Theocharopoulos
NSNIKITAS SYKARAS
NIKITAS SYKARAS
Grigorios PolyzoisGrigorios Polyzois
Grigorios Polyzois
Fabrication of complete dentures (CDs) utilizing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) methods has attracted a lot of attention. The purpose of this paper was to summarize current knowledge about digital CDs and the relevant technology, and to present the application of the new technology in a dental geriatrics case. Initially, some of the challenges regarding digitization of the oral mucosa as a supporting surface of the CDs’ intaglio surface are listed. Next, a brief introduction of the CAD software capabilities regarding CDs is presented. The latest CAM additive and subtractive techniques for CDs are following. Subsequently, the consecutive steps for the construction of a digital CD as part of the prosthodontic treatment of a 90-year-old ambulative female patient are presented. Finally, some considerations about the digital workflow in CD manufacturing are discussed. In conclusion, the new digital technology has clear advantages; however, implementation requires careful planning. The digital workflow is applicable and versatile.

8 September 2023 in Prosthesis
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MAmazen alkahtany
mazen alkahtany
Mark BeattyMark Beatty
Mark Beatty
FAFahd Alsalleeh
Fahd Alsalleeh
TPThomas M. Petro
Thomas M. Petro
BSBobby Simetich
Bobby Simetich
Grigorios PolyzoisGrigorios Polyzois
Grigorios Polyzois
(1) Background: Color changes, physical degradation, and fungal infections are challenges to the longevity of maxillofacial polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomers. This study aimed to evaluate color changes, physical properties, and antifungal properties of PDMS loaded with ZrO2 and TiO2 submicron- and nano-sized particles. (2) Methods: A 1% weight of 40 nm or 200 nm diameter ZrO2 or TiO2 nanoparticles was mixed into PDMS with 2% functional intrinsic yellow pigment and polymerized. Control materials contained 13% weight 200 nm silica. Samples were exposed to 3000 h of UVB radiation (200 µW/cm2) or darkness. Color parameters L*a*b* and ∆Eab*, ultimate tensile strength, strain, elastic modulus, and Shore A hardness were measured. Candida albicans growth was measured using XTT and confocal microscopy, and data were analyzed with the Dunnett test (p < 0.01). (3) Results: TiO2 200 nm showed the least color change after 3000 h of UVB radiation, followed by TiO2 40 nm (p < 0.05). The silica-containing control group was superior in all physical property measurements due to higher additive content (p < 0.05). TiO2-containing materials exhibited significantly lower C. albicans growth (p < 0.01) than those loaded with ZrO2 or SiO2. (4) Conclusions: TiO2 nanoparticles of 40 nm and 200 nm, when added to pigmented PDMS at 1% weight, provided the best resistance to color change and significantly lowered C. albicans activity compared to silica- and zirconia-filled elastomers. Particle size differences rendered minor differences for most properties. The incorporation of low-level submicron- and nano-sized TiO2 particles has the potential to improve color stability and antifungal activity in silicones designated for maxillofacial prostheses and may be extended to denture reline applications.

20 March 2012 in Gerodontology
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Grigorios PolyzoisGrigorios Polyzois
Grigorios Polyzois
ANArtemis Niarchou
Artemis Niarchou
PNPolyxeni Ntala
Polyxeni Ntala
APAntonis Pantopoulos
Antonis Pantopoulos
MFMary Frangou
Mary Frangou

12 April 2011 in Odontology
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Grigorios PolyzoisGrigorios Polyzois
Grigorios Polyzois
PLPanagiotis Lagouvardos
Panagiotis Lagouvardos
MFMaria Frangou
Maria Frangou
TSTheodoros Stefaniotis
Theodoros Stefaniotis

1 March 2014 in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
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Grigorios PolyzoisGrigorios Polyzois
Grigorios Polyzois
CPChristos Partalis
Christos Partalis
PLPanagiotis Lagouvardos
Panagiotis Lagouvardos
HPHector Polyzois
Hector Polyzois