Dental materials: 1997 literature review

Area of Science:

• Dental Materials Science
• Clinical Dentistry
• Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

• Annual review series initiated in 1973 by the Dental Materials Panel of UK.
• Focuses on advancements and performance data in dental materials.
• Covers literature published specifically for the year 1997.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and review significant publications on dental materials from 1997.
• To highlight research focusing on materials science and clinical performance.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of the state of dental materials.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of published literature.
• Categorization of reviewed articles based on established dental material classifications.
• Analysis of 333 selected articles.

Main Results:

• Comprehensive coverage of diverse dental material categories including fissure sealants, cements, amalgam, ceramics, composites, and implant materials.
• Emphasis on research detailing materials science principles and clinical outcomes.
• Identification of trends and developments in dental materials in 1997.

Conclusions:

• The review provides a valuable summary of 1997 dental materials research.
• It serves as a reference for materials scientists and clinicians.
• Highlights the ongoing progress in dental materials development and application.