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Mohamed Mahmoud Abdalla1,2, Osama Sayed3, Christie Ying Kei Lung4
1Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials
|August 28, 2024
Summary
Strontium, a divalent cation, shows promise in dentistry by enhancing bone formation and improving dental material properties. Its applications range from treating osteoporosis to boosting dental material radiopacity and regeneration.
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.
