Dental composite materials, widely utilised for restorative treatments, consist primarily of a polymer resin matrix reinforced with inorganic fillers. The mechanical properties – including flexural ...

Dental materials have evolved considerably over recent years to address the persistent challenge of bacterial colonisation at restoration interfaces, which can lead to recurrent caries and secondary ...

Biocompatibility and bioactivity are the two terms commonly used in dentistry. Generally, biocompatible materials are those materials that are well-tolerated by the biological system, whereas ...

The history of synthetic glass-ceramic materials goes back to 1953. Initially, metals were the materials that were being researched for utilization as dental replacements and orthopedic implants.

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

A growing body of research has demonstrated the potential for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in clinical dentistry, including endodontics, prosthodontics, and orthodontics. But there has been little ...

The dental biomaterials market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 8% during the ...

Now, dentists can opt to use materials made from a nanoparticle mixture that better resemble teeth rather than relying on metal alternatives that can have the impact of damaging teeth, alongside ...

Description: The physical and chemical properties of dental materials affecting their usage and clinical behavior. Study includes selection, characteristics, manipulation, and care of materials used ...