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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Dental Research
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Divalent cations, similar to bone trace elements, are crucial for bone formation.
  • Strontium, a divalent cation, mimics calcium and is used in biomaterials.
  • Strontium exhibits bone resorption inhibition and deposition enhancement, beneficial for osteoporosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the diverse applications of strontium in dentistry.
  • To highlight strontium's role in improving bone health and dental material performance.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on strontium in biomedical and dental fields.
  • Analysis of strontium's chemical properties and biological effects.
  • Synthesis of findings on strontium's incorporation into dental materials.

Main Results:

  • Strontium enhances bone formation and is effective in osteoporosis treatment.
  • Strontium improves radiopacity, antimicrobial, and mechanical properties of dental materials.
  • Strontium promotes enamel remineralization, alleviates dentin hypersensitivity, and aids dentin regeneration.

Conclusions:

  • Strontium offers significant therapeutic and material enhancement benefits in dentistry.
  • Further research into strontium-based dental applications is warranted.
  • Strontium is a versatile element with broad potential in dental treatments and materials.