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Occlusion and restorative materials
1Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1995
Summary
New restorative dental materials have advanced significantly, yet their impact on teeth occlusion and equilibration remains largely unexplored. Further research is needed to understand these crucial effects.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Restorative Dentistry
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Restorative dentistry materials have evolved moderately until the early 1960s.
- Recent decades show dramatic advancements in dental restorative materials.
- Introductions include composite resins, mercury-free alloys, quartz-free ceramics, and reduced-gold or gold-free alloys.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the advancements in restorative dental materials.
- To identify the gap in knowledge regarding the occlusal effects of new dental materials.
- To emphasize the need for research on the impact of these materials on teeth occlusion and equilibration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of advancements in restorative dental materials.
- Analysis of available data on physical and mechanical characteristics.
- Identification of studies focusing on occlusal and equilibration effects.
Main Results:
- Extensive data exists on the physical and mechanical properties of new dental materials.
- Limited published information is available on their effects on occlusion.
- The impact on dental equilibration is also under-documented.
Conclusions:
- While new restorative materials offer improved properties, their occlusal and equilibration effects are not well understood.
- Further investigation into the occlusal and equilibration impacts of modern restorative materials is essential.
- Understanding these effects is critical for successful long-term restorative dentistry.