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Yuyao Huang1,2, Bingqing Song1,2, Xuedong Zhou1,2
1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
Polymers
|April 3, 2021
Summary
Elderly root caries requires advanced dental materials. Current options are insufficient, necessitating development of novel antimicrobial, remineralizing, and self-healing restorative solutions for improved oral health in seniors.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
- Cariology
Background:
- Rising incidence of dental caries, particularly root caries, in the elderly population.
- Age-related systemic and oral health changes complicate treatment for older adults.
- Existing restorative materials inadequately address the unique needs of elderly patients with root caries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the limitations of current restorative materials for elderly root caries.
- To explore novel anti-caries material categories: antimicrobial, remineralization, and self-healing.
- To assess the potential clinical application of these advanced materials for caries in the elderly.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of existing restorative materials (amalgam, glass ionomer cement, composite resin).
- Systematic evaluation of studies on novel anti-caries materials.
- Analysis of material properties relevant to elderly patients: antibacterial, adhesive, remineralization, mechanical, and anti-aging.
Main Results:
- Conventional materials exhibit significant shortcomings for treating root caries in the elderly.
- Novel materials show promise in antimicrobial, remineralization, and self-healing capabilities.
- Key material properties require substantial enhancement to meet clinical demands for this demographic.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for specialized restorative materials for elderly root caries.
- Further development and clinical application of advanced antimicrobial, remineralizing, and self-healing materials are essential.
- Optimizing material properties is crucial for effective caries management in aging populations.
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