Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics consensus statement on bioceramics in conservative...

The advent of bioceramic materials has shifted the focus of conservative dentistry and endodontics from passive restorations to active biological tissue repair. This position statement is developed by the panel of experts in conservative dentistry and endodontics based on the symposium on bioceramics in conservative dentistry and endodontics at the 39^th Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics National Conference, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, November 28 to December 1, 2024, outlining the available literature regarding clinical applications and future directions for bioceramic materials and their role as material of choice in vital pulp therapy procedures, apexification, perforation repair, and regenerative endodontics. Their superior properties, including but not limited to biocompatibility, bioactivity, antimicrobial effects, and hard-tissue formation, have made clinical outcomes more predictable with materials such as mineral trioxide aggregate and other newer formulations of calcium silicate. The development of premixed, light-cured, and resin-modified bioceramics has improved the handling characteristics while also sustaining the biological performance. This statement highlights context-specific considerations in India, including the Indian climate and the factors affecting material selection, while underscoring the need for standardization guidelines and multicentric research. While bioceramics symbolize a significant advancement in dental materials and clinical practice, their rational and evidence-based application remains crucial to enhance clinical outcomes and long-term success.