Outside-the-(cavity-prep)-box thinking.

Author: Thompson VP, Watson TF, Marshall GW Jr, Blackman BR, Stansbury JW, Schadler LS, Pearson RA, Libanori R.

Source: Adv Dent Res.

Year: 2013

Comment:

According to this article, this information about direct restorative materials was "presented at the IADR Dental Materials Innovation Workshop, December 10-12, 2012, King’s College, London, UK. Sponsored by the International Association for Dental Research, FDI World Dental Federation, World Health Organization, United Nations Environmental Programme, and King’s College London Dental Institute."

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Direct placement restorative materials must interface with tooth structures that are often compromised by caries or trauma. The material must seal the interface while providing sufficient strength and wear resistance to assure function of the tooth for, ideally, the lifetime of the patient. Needed are direct restorative materials that are less technique-sensitive than current resin-based composite systems while having improved properties. The ideal material could be successfully used in areas of the world with limited infrastructure. Advances in our understanding of the interface between the restoration adhesive system and the stages of carious dentin can be used to promote remineralization. Application of fracture mechanics to adhesion at the tooth-restoration interface can provide insights for improvement. Research in polymer systems suggests alternatives to current composite resin matrix systems to overcome technique sensitivity, while advances in nano- and mesoparticle reinforcement and alignment in composite systems can increase material strength, toughness, and wear resistance, foreshadowing dental application.”

Citation:

Thompson VP, Watson TF, Marshall GW Jr, Blackman BR, Stansbury JW, Schadler LS, Pearson RA, Libanori R. Outside-the-(cavity-prep)-box thinking. Adv Dent Res. 2013; 25(1):24-32.