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Antibacterial and bioactive dental restorative materials: Do they really work?
Daniel Cn Chan1, Albert Kh Chung1, Avina Paranjpe2
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington, USA.
American Journal of Dentistry
|May 18, 2019
Summary
This review covers current antibacterial and bioactive dental materials and emerging agents. Experts convened to address challenges in formulating and applying these advanced dental materials.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Antimicrobial Agents
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Dental caries and infections remain significant global health issues.
- The need for effective antibacterial and bioactive dental materials is critical for improved patient outcomes.
- Current materials face challenges in long-term efficacy and application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing antibacterial and bioactive dental materials.
- To discuss novel agents currently under development for dental applications.
- To identify solutions for challenges in formulating and applying these materials.
Main Methods:
- A symposium was held in Seoul, Korea in June 2016.
- Experts from academia, industry, and clinical practice were invited.
- Presentations and discussions focused on antibacterial dental materials.
Main Results:
- The proceedings summarize the current state of antibacterial and bioactive dental materials.
- New agents in development were discussed.
- Challenges and potential solutions for material formulation and application were explored.
Conclusions:
- Continued research and development are essential for advancing antibacterial and bioactive dental materials.
- Collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and industry is key to overcoming application challenges.
- The development of novel agents promises improved dental treatments.
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