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What constitutes an ideal dental restorative material?
E D Rekow1, S C Bayne, R M Carvalho
1King's College London, Dental Institute, Central Office, Guy's Tower, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK.
Advances in Dental Research
|October 17, 2013
Summary
Dental restorative materials face scrutiny for environmental impact, driving innovation in material science. Developing ideal, globally accessible materials requires addressing complex clinical, economic, and systemic factors through stakeholder collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Environmental Science in Dentistry
Background:
- Growing environmental concerns necessitate evaluating current dental restorative materials.
- Innovation in materials science is crucial for developing superior restorative solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the challenges and complexities in designing and evaluating ideal dental restorative materials.
- To identify key factors influencing material performance, placement, and global accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and current challenges in dental materials development.
- Analysis of clinical, economic, patient, and global factors impacting restorative material selection and use.
Main Results:
- Specifying ideal material properties and evaluation methods is complex.
- Numerous factors, including operator skill, economics, patient expectations, and healthcare systems, complicate material development.
Conclusions:
- Creating ideal, globally available dental restorative materials requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Engaging diverse stakeholders to agree on priorities is essential for future material innovation and accessibility.
