Bioactive Materials for Direct and Indirect Restorations: Concepts and Applications
Mutlu Özcan, Lucas da Fonseca Roberti Garcia, Cláudıa Ângela Mazıero Volpato
Abstract
Currently, minimally invasive restorations could be made in dentistry applying adhesive materials and adhesion principles to the dental structures. Following this philosophy, endodontic interventions have been avoided largely, preserving hard tissues, and maintaining dental vitality. Advances in biologically favorable bioactive materials enabled clinicans to induce repair and regeneration of dental tissues. Such materials are primarily used for pulp protection and cementation of indirect restorations. This review highlights current bioactive materials available, principles of bioactivity and their mechanisms of action.
Topics & Concepts
DentistryHard tissueCementation (geology)Pulp cappingBiocompatible materialVitalityMaterials scienceNanotechnologyPulp (tooth)MedicineBiomedical engineeringComposite materialBiologyGeneticsCementEndodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDental Radiography and ImagingDental materials and restorations