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Toxicity tests on dental filling materials

G Schmalz, C Schmalz

    International Dental Journal
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    The rabbit muscle implantation test effectively screens dental material toxicity. Amalgam toxicity decreased with aging, while composite materials showed consistent mild reactions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomaterials Science
    • Dental Materials Science
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Assessing the biocompatibility of dental materials is crucial for patient safety.
    • The rabbit muscle implantation test offers a method for evaluating acute, non-specific toxicity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the acute non-specific toxicity of dental amalgams and composite materials using the rabbit muscle implantation test.
    • To assess the suitability of the rabbit muscle implantation test for screening material toxicity.
    • To investigate the influence of material aging time on toxicity.

    Main Methods:

    • Three amalgam and two composite materials were implanted into rabbit muscle.
    • Materials were tested after various aging periods: 5 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, and 7 days.
    • Macroscopical and microscopical evaluations were performed to assess biological reactions.

    Main Results:

    • Amalgam toxicity was age-dependent, with high toxicity at 5-min and 1-h aging periods.
    • A high-copper, two-component amalgam showed moderate toxicity after 7 days; other amalgams showed minimal reactions.
    • Composite materials exhibited consistent slight to moderate tissue reactions, independent of aging time.

    Conclusions:

    • The rabbit muscle implantation test is a suitable method for screening the chemically initiated toxicity of solid dental materials.
    • Results align with clinical observations, supporting the test's relevance.
    • Material aging significantly influences the biological response of amalgams, but not composites.

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