We carry out research as our commitment to advancing our profession for future generations. Research starts with an idea, lots of strong will, commitment and sacrifice!

Some of our aims are to provide excellent service to our patients and our colleagues, to develop dental knowledge and to educate patients and colleagues on the latest and most relevant discoveries.

Research is fundamental for achieving these aims. We mainly carry out research at the University of Sydney at Centre for Oral Health at Westmead Hospital and at the Australia Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis.

Currently we are working on:

Clinical outcome of metal ceramic and all ceramic crowns
Clinical outcome of mandibular overdentures
Optimisation of chair side polishing of zirconia-based dental restoration
Optimisation of chair side polishing of lithium disilicate restoration
Quality of margin preparation

Our publications:

This study was presented at the “Research Day of the University of Sydney - 2009” and awarded as “Best Research Presentation”:

M. Guazzato, R.T. Walton, W. Franklin, G. Davis, C. Bohl, I. Klineberg. "Influence of thickness and cooling rate on development of spontaneous cracks in porcelain/zirconia structures". Australia Dental Journal 2010: 55; 306-310

From 2005 to now this paper has ranked number 6 among the most downloaded papers on this topic:

M. Guazzato, M. Albakry, L. Quach, M.V. Swain “Influence of Surface and Heat Treatments on the Flexural Strength of Y-TZP Dental Ceramic”. Journal of Dentistry 2005:33;9-18.

This paper was published on Dental Materials, one of the journal with the highest “impact factor” in its topic. The impact factor measures the importance of a scientific journal. The highest the impact factor the more important is the journal and the more relevant and prestigious is to publish on this journal. Do you want to know more? Go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_factor

M. Guazzato, M. Albakry, L. Quach, M.V. Swain “Influence of Surface and Heat Treatments on the Flexural Strength of a Glass-Infiltrated Alumina/Zirconia-Reinforced Dental Ceramic”. Dental Materials 2005:21;454-463.

This paper was published on Biomaterials, the journal with the highest impact factor in its field. Papers are published on this journal after the satisfied a rigorous review from independent referees.

M. Guazzato, K. Proos, L. Quach, M.V. Swain “Strength, Reliability and Mode of Fracture of Bilayered Porcelain/Zirconia Ceramics”. Biomaterials 2004:25:5045-5052

M. Guazzato, K. Proos, G. Sara, M.V. Swain “Strength, Reliability and Mode of Fracture of Bilayered Porcelain/Core Ceramics”. The InternationalJournal of Prosthodontics 2004:17(2);142-149.

M. Guazzato, M. Albakry, L. Quach, M.V. Swain “Influence of Grinding, Sandblasting, Polishing and Heat Treatment on the Flexural Strength of a Glass-Infiltrated Alumina-Reinforced Dental Ceramic”. Biomaterials 2004: 25;2153-2160

From 2005 to now these 2 papers have ranked as number 1 and number 2 among the most downloaded papers around the world on this topic:

M. Guazzato, M. Albakry, M.V. Swain, S.P. Ringer “Strength, Fracture Toughness and Microstructure of a Selection of All-Ceramic Materials. Part I: Pressable and Alumina Glass-Infiltrated Ceramics. Dental Materials 2004:20;441-448.

M. Guazzato, M. Albakry, M.V. Swain, S.P. Ringer “Strength, Fracture Toughness and Microstructure of a Selection of All-Ceramic Materials. Part II: Zirconia-Based Dental Ceramics. Dental Materials 2004:20;449-456.

M. Albakry, M. Guazzato, M.V. Swain “Effect of Sandblasting, Grinding and Polishing on the Flexural Strength of Two Pressable All-ceramic Dental Materials”. Journal of Dentistry 2004:32;91-99.

M. Albakry, M. Guazzato, M.V. Swain “Biaxial flexural strength and microstructure changes of two recycled pressable glass ceramics”. J Prosthodont 2004;13:141-149.

M. Albakry, M. Guazzato, M.V. Swain “Influence of Hot Pressing on the Microstructure and Fracture Toughness of Two Pressable Dental Glass-ceramics”. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater 71 B: 99-107, 2004.

M. Albakry M. Guazzato, M.V. Swain “Biaxial Flexural Strength, Elastic Moduli, and X-ray Diffraction Characterization of Three Pressable All-Ceramic Materials” The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2003:89;374-380.

M. Albakry, M. Guazzato, M.V. Swain “Fracture Toughness and hardness evaluation of three Pressable All-Ceramic Dental Materials” Journal of Dentistry, 2003:31;181-188.

M. Albakry, M. Guazzato, M.V. Swain “Fracture Toughness, Microstructure and Toughening Mechanism of Leucite and Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramics”. Key Engineering Materials Vols 240-242; 2003: 955-958.

The content of this study was presented at the “Bioceramic XV” International Congress as a poster and awarded as best poster presentation. See the actual poster (link)

M. Guazzato, M. Albakry, M.V. Swain, S.P. Ringer “Microstructure of Alumina- and Alumina/Zirconia glass-Infiltrated Dental Ceramics”. Key Engineering Materials Vols 240-242; 2003: 879-882.

M. Guazzato, M Albakry, M.V. Swain, J.G. Ironside "Mechanical Properties of In-Ceram Alumina and In-Ceram Zirconia". The International Journal of Prosthodontics 2002; 15: 339-346

The following papers were originally published in Italian:

M. Guazzato, D. Di Stefano 1998 “Multidisciplinary Treatment for Single Missing Tooth Restored with Dental Implants” Implantologia Orale UTET Publisher, 1 n° 4, 50-54 (Italian)

M. Guazzato G. Leghissa, D. Di Stefano, S. Moretti, 1996 “Protection of Operator and Patient from Cross-Infections: Operating Room” Il Dentista Moderno UTET Publisher, XIV n°1, 29-37 (Italian)

M. Guazzato G. Leghissa, D. Di Stefano, S. Moretti, 1995 “Protection of Operator and Patient from Cross-Infections: Hygiene of the Team” Il Dentista Moderno UTET Publisher, XIII n°9 November, 1401-1412 (Italian)

M. Guazzato G. Leghissa, D. Di Stefano, S. Moretti, 1995 “Protection of Operator and Patient from Cross-Infections: the Use of Barriers” Il Dentista Moderno UTET Publisher, XIII n°10, 1589-1623 (Italian)

D. Di Stefano, M. Longheu, M. Guazzato 1994“Digital X-ray in Dental Surgery” Dental Cadmos, Masson Publisher, 62, 63-68 (Italian)

G. Leghissa, M. Guazzato, V. Stablum, 1993, “ Medications in the Dental Surgery” Assistenza e Prevenzione Dentale, Masson Publisher, 1, 29-36 (Italian)

G. Leghissa, M. Guazzato, M. Longheu 1993 “Microwave Sterilization in Dental Surgery” Il Dentista Moderno UTET Publisher, XI n°1, 27-35 (Italian)

D. Di Stefano, M. Guazzato M. Longheu, 1993 “Digital X-ray in Implantology” Dental Cadmos, Masson Publisher, 61, 82-88 (Italian)

G. Leghissa, M. Guazzato, 1992, “The Nervous System” Assistenza e Prevenzione Dentale, Masson Publisher, 4, 30-36 (Italian)

G. Leghissa, M. Guazzato, 1992, “Mouth Pathology” Assistenza e Prevenzione Dentale, Masson Publisher, 5, 29-36 (Italian)

M. Guazzato, 1991 “Use of Drugs for the Psychological Pain” Medico e Paziente 11, 35-43 (Italian)

Books

M. Guazzato, M. Longheu “Drugs in Implantology” in G. Leghissa, G. Grappiolo, B. Assenza 1993 “Operating Protocols in Implantology and Prosthodontics on Implants” USES Publisher

G. Leghissa, S. Moretti, D. Di Stefano, M. Guazzato 1995 “Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization: Ergonomic Protocols in Dentistry”. UTET Publisher