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The aim of this study was represented by the definition and testing of a new formulation strategy and the functionality of composite materials, while ensuring the optimization of the relevant properties for the dental restoration processes through the use of precise techniques of characterization, the modification and functionality of the components in view of obtaining results that are characterized by an optimum biomechanical and bioactive relation, in full agreement with the particularities of the dental structure that requires restoration. In view of obtaining new resistant composite structures we made a number of 10 samples including extracted teeth with various losses of dental substance and the structural modifications included 3 types of composites, whose structure was improved by the introduction of inorganic fillings based on hydroxyapatite and silver nanoparticles. All these structures were reinforced with two types of fibers, Reforpost fiber glass kit (Angelus) and Fiber post Schulzer Pre-silanized; With regard to the use of composite structures improved by HA addition, we notice a slight lacunary structure on the SEM images due to the properties of HA, an aspect present at much smaller dimensions in the silver � HA mix. The size of the grains associated with their continuous uniformity and adherence for the fibrillar structure stands out at the samples with hydroxyapatite, the first place as uniformity and adherence going to the composite of the nanofiller technology category.

The paper focuses on the advances in the field of pain treatment by transdermal delivery of specific drugs. Starting from a short description of the skin barrier, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics including absorption, distribution, action mechanism, metabolism and toxicity, aspects related to the use of pain therapy drugs are further discussed. Most recent results on topical anesthetic agents as well as the methods proved to overcome the skin barrier and to provide efficient delivery of the drug are also discussed. The present review is proposing to summarize the recent literature on the pharmacotherapeutic principles of local anesthetics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, generally used to alleviate pain but also the drugs as nanoformulations with potential applications in transdermal delivery. A special attention is given to efficient formulations meant for transdermal penetration enhancement of anesthetics where the drug is encapsulated into macrocyclic molecules (cyclodextrins, cyclodextrin derivatives), liposomes or polymer nanoparticles and hydrogels.

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