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[The use of biocompatible materials in apicoectomy]
Acta Stomatologica Belgica
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Biocompatible dental materials like titanium and alumina offer better clinical and radiological outcomes than traditional materials. Their application is currently limited to specific anterior teeth in the maxilla and mandible.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials science
- Dental materials research
- Clinical dentistry
Context:
- Traditional dental restorative materials (silver, gutta-percha, amalgam) have limitations.
- Biocompatible alternatives, including titanium and alumina, have emerged over the past decade.
- These advanced materials offer potential advantages in dental applications.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of biocompatible dental materials.
- To compare the efficacy of titanium and alumina with conventional materials.
- To assess the current scope of application for these novel biomaterials.
Summary:
- Titanium and alumina demonstrate favorable clinical and radiological results compared to silver, gutta-percha, and amalgam.
- Both materials have shown promise in dental restorations.
- Despite positive outcomes, their use is predominantly observed in maxillary anterior teeth and mandibular canines.
Impact:
- Suggests a shift towards more biocompatible materials in restorative dentistry.
- Highlights the need for further research to expand the application range of titanium and alumina.
- Indicates potential for improved long-term dental restoration success and patient outcomes.