Cutting-edge filler technologies to release bio-active components for restorative and preventive dentistry

Cutting Edge Technologies in Otology Field

With the recent breakthrough of science and technology, revolutionary changes are taking place in the medical environment. There has been much progress in the field of otology. Recently, endoscopic ear surgery technique has expanded the application and scope of the technique [1,2]. The development of information technology (IT) also affects medical education systems. Surgical training and medic...

Adhesive Technology for Restorative Dentistry

1391 nutritional health, and emerging research and practices regarding nutrition, diet, and oral medicine. Although the chapter “Complementary and Alternative Medical Practices” include some therapies not recognized as the standard of care by the American Dental Association, it is well written and informative. Section four, “Select Diseases and Conditions with Known Nutrition and Oral Health Co...

Bio-Active Restorative Materials as Alternative Pit and Fissure Sealants in Pediatric and Preventative Dentistry: In vitro Investigation

Aim: The aim of the investigation is to further develop and evaluate a versatile designed chitosan based bio-active materials on for use as bonding free fissure sealant/fissure protectors on permanent dentition and evaluate remineralization/ demineralization capacity of the materials through pH cycling, as well as shear bond strength etch and no etch prototype as well as measurement of Vickers ...

Guidelines in Restorative Dentistry

Nano-hydroxyapatite and its applications in preventive, restorative and regenerative dentistry: a review of literature.

This study aims to critically summarize the literature about nano-hydroxyapatite. The purpose of this work is to analyze the benefits of using nano-hydroxyapatite in dentistry, especially for its preventive, restorative and regenerative applications. We also provide an overview of new dental materials, still experimental, which contain the nano-hydroxyapatite in its nano-crystalline form. Hydro...