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Isolation, Culture, and Characterization of Dental Pulp Stem Cells from Human Deciduous and Permanent Teeth
Published on: May 17, 2024
[Restorative treatment of deciduous teeth]
F W Frankenmolen1, F J Roeters, K L Weerheijm
1Vakgroep Cariologie en Endodontologie, Universiteit Nijmegen, postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Resin composites and etching primers offer the best restorative options for primary caries in deciduous and permanent teeth. Long-term clinical studies are needed to determine the ideal restorative material for primary teeth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Context:
- Evaluating restorative materials for primary teeth is crucial for effective caries management.
- Current materials are assessed against an ideal filling material standard.
Purpose:
- To review available restorative materials for deciduous teeth.
- To identify materials that best approximate an ideal filling material for pediatric dental restorations.
Summary:
- Resin composites, particularly when used with etching primers, closely approach the ideal properties for dental restorations.
- These materials are considered the optimal choice for treating primary caries in permanent teeth.
- Further clinical investigations are required to establish the definitive restorative material for deciduous dentition.
Impact:
- Provides guidance on selecting appropriate restorative materials for pediatric dental patients.
- Highlights the need for evidence-based decision-making in restorative dentistry for children.
- Informs future research directions in pediatric dental materials.
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