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Cellular inflammatory responses to implanted dental materials

V Nadarajah1, R E Cohen, M E Neiders

  • 1Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, USA.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|May 1, 1996
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Dental composite resins trigger a stronger inflammatory response in soft tissues compared to amalgam. This study in rats shows composite resins increase inflammatory cells and abnormal immune marker expression, unlike amalgam.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Immunology
  • Histopathology

Background:

  • Dental materials like amalgam and composite resins are widely used.
  • Understanding their biocompatibility and inflammatory potential is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the cellular inflammatory responses to subcutaneous implantation of dental amalgam and composite resins in rats.
  • To evaluate the immunogenicity and tissue reaction to these dental materials.

Main Methods:

  • Histologic and immunocytochemical analyses were performed on rat subcutaneous tissues.
  • Samples were collected 2 days to 8 weeks post-implantation of amalgam and composite resin suspensions.
  • Evaluation included assessment of inflammatory cell infiltration and major histocompatibility antigen class II (Ia antigen) expression.

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Main Results:

  • Amalgam induced mild inflammation with macrophage proliferation.
  • Composite resins led to monocyte influx and increased resident macrophages.
  • Abnormal major histocompatibility antigen class II (Ia antigen) expression was observed with composite resins.

Conclusions:

  • Composite resins elicit a more pronounced inflammatory and immune response in soft tissues compared to dental amalgams.
  • These findings suggest potential differences in the long-term soft tissue integration of these dental restorative materials.