Antonios L Theocharopoulos

Prof. Antonios L Theocharopoulos

Biomedical Sciences, Dental Technology Division, University of West Attica, Athens, Attikí, Greece
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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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1 November 2013 in Dental Materials
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Antonios L TheocharopoulosAntonios L Theocharopoulos
Antonios L Theocharopoulos
XCXiaohui Chen
Xiaohui Chen
RWR.M. Wilson
R.M. Wilson
RHR. Hill
R. Hill
MCM.J. Cattell
M.J. Cattell

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.

1 June 2013 in Journal of Dentistry
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Antonios L TheocharopoulosAntonios L Theocharopoulos
Antonios L Theocharopoulos
XCXiaohui Chen
Xiaohui Chen
RHRobert Hill
Robert Hill
MCMichael J. Cattell
Michael J. Cattell

30 October 2018 in Anatomical Sciences Education
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MLMutahira Lone
Mutahira Lone
TVTamara Vagg
Tamara Vagg
Antonios L TheocharopoulosAntonios L Theocharopoulos
Antonios L Theocharopoulos
JCJohn F. Cryan
John F. Cryan
JMJoseph P. Mckenna
Joseph P. Mckenna
ATAndré Toulouse
André Toulouse

1 October 2010 in Wear
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Antonios L TheocharopoulosAntonios L Theocharopoulos
Antonios L Theocharopoulos
LZL. Zou
L. Zou
RHR. Hill
R. Hill
MCM. Cattell
M. Cattell

11 July 2024 in Materials
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JAJamila Almuhamadi
Jamila Almuhamadi
MAMustafa H.E Almusali
Mustafa H.E Almusali
XCXiaohui Chen
Xiaohui Chen
Antonios L TheocharopoulosAntonios L Theocharopoulos
Antonios L Theocharopoulos
HAHawraa Faisal Alostath
Hawraa Faisal Alostath
MCMichael J Cattell
Michael J Cattell
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of TiO2/CaO addition on the crystallization and flexural strength of leucite glass-ceramics (GC). Synthesis of translucent and high strength GCs is important for the development of aesthetic and durable dental restorations. To achieve this, experimental aluminosilicate glasses (1–3 mol% TiO2 and CaO (B1, B2, B3)) were melted in a furnace to produce glasses. Glasses were ball milled, screened and heat treated via crystallization heat treatments, and characterized using XRD, differential scanning calorimetry, dilatometry, SEM and biaxial flexural strength (BFS). Increasing nucleation hold time (1–3 h) led to a reduction in crystallite number for B2 and B3 GC, and significant differences in leucite crystal size at differing nucleation holds within and across test groups (p < 0.05). A high area fraction of leucite crystals (55.1–60.8%) was found in the GC, with no matrix microcracking. Changes in the crystal morphology were found with higher TiO2/CaO addition. Mean BFS of the GC were 211.2–234.8 MPa, with significantly higher Weibull modulus (m = 18.9) for B3 GC. Novel glass compositions enriched with TiO2/CaO led to crystallization of leucite GC of high aspect ratio, with high BFS and reliability. The study’s findings suggest a potential high performance translucent leucite GC for use in the construction of dental restorations.