Improving dental adhesives for better performance and durability
Official title: Reinforcing dental adhesives with monomers capable dynamic rearrangement and self-recovery
Funded at Michigan State University · NIH-10887093 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make dental adhesives stronger and more flexible, so they can hold up better during everyday use, which means your dental treatments could last longer and work more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $31,552 |
| NIH project number | 3K25DE028949-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887093 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing dental procedures that require adhesive materials, such as fillings or crowns.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require dental adhesives or are not undergoing any dental procedures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing dental adhesives by investigating how certain monomers can improve their strength and adaptability. The project aims to understand how phase separation occurs in self-etch adhesives and how to reinforce these materials to prevent weaknesses. By developing new types of methacrylate monomers that can dynamically bond and rearrange under stress, the research seeks to create more reliable dental adhesives that can better withstand the challenges of daily use. Patients may benefit from improved dental treatments that last longer and perform better.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dental adhesives that provide stronger, more durable bonds, improving the longevity of dental restorations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing adhesive materials through innovative chemical approaches, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Szczepanski, Caroline Rose — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Szczepanski, Caroline Rose
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.