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Dental materials: 1995 literature review
C H Lloyd1, S N Scrimgeour, D Brown
1University of Dundee Dental School, Dundee, UK.
Journal of Dentistry
|May 1, 1997
Summary
This review covers 1995 dental materials literature, focusing on materials science and clinical performance. It analyzes fissure sealants, composites, amalgam, and implants, among other dental materials.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Annual review series of published dental materials literature.
- Focuses on materials science and clinical performance of dental materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review published literature on dental materials for 1995.
- To provide an overview of advancements and findings in various dental material categories.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of the published literature on dental materials for the year 1995.
- Review of 330 articles from 68 titles.
- Categorization of reviewed articles by accepted materials classifications.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive analysis of 330 articles across 68 publications.
- Detailed review of materials including fissure sealants, glass polyalkenoate cements, resin composites, dentine bonding agents, dental amalgam, endodontic materials, casting alloys, investment materials, resin-bonded bridges, ceramo-metallic restorations, all ceramic restorations, denture base and soft lining materials, impression materials, dental implants, and orthodontic materials and biomechanics.
Conclusions:
- The review provides a critical assessment of the state of dental materials in 1995.
- Highlights key findings and trends in materials science and clinical performance relevant to dentistry.