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Resin-based composite materials: elution and pollution.

Steven Mulligan¹, Paul V Hatton¹, Nicolas Martin²

¹Academic Unit of Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TA, UK.

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Resin-based composites (RBCs) used in dentistry can pollute the environment through eluted monomers and microparticles. Their environmental impact is unknown, necessitating mitigation strategies throughout the supply chain.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Materials Science
Dental Materials

Background:

Human activities contribute to pollution, including the use of resin-based restorative materials (RBCs) in oral healthcare.
RBCs are widely used in direct dental restorations due to their effectiveness and ease of use.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review the potential environmental risks posed by chemical compounds in RBCs.
To investigate pollutant compounds, degradation processes, detection methods, and release mechanisms of RBCs.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on pollutant compounds in the resin matrix.
Analysis of RBC degradation processes and their environmental consequences.
Examination of methods for detecting and quantifying monomer elution and microparticle release.

Main Results:

RBCs degrade into eluted monomers and microparticles, posing a potential environmental risk.
The specific impact of these pollutants on the environment and biodiversity remains largely unknown.
Current understanding of eluate and microparticle release mechanisms requires further investigation.

Conclusions:

RBCs can be considered environmental pollutants due to degradation products.
There is an urgent need to research the ecological impact of RBCs.
Mitigation strategies involving all supply chain stakeholders are essential to reduce environmental pollution.