Abstract
With the arrival of technology, during the last two decades, numerous changes have been made in the field of restorative dentistry. This article reviews the various biomimetic materials and its biological properties in the field of restorative dentistry and endodontics. Biomimetic materials, with their biocompatible nature and excellent physico-chemical properties are widely used nowadays. They can function as long lasting esthetic and restorative materials, cements, root repair materials, root canal sealers and filling materials, which have the advantages of enhanced biocompatibility, high strength, sealing ability and antibacterial properties. New biomimetic materials have demonstrated the ability to overcome some of the significant limitations of earlier generation materials. Although in vitro studies, the uses of biomimetic materials in restorative dentistry endodontic have given encouraging results, randomized and double-blind clinical studies of sufficient length with these materials are needed to confirm long-term success following their use.
Highlights
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) due to its excellent physico-chemical and biological properties has been considered as gold standard since its introduction in dentistry
To improve its biological performance, Controlled-release Calcium hydroxide loaded microcapsules based on polylactic acid (PLA) and ethyl cellulose (EC) have been developed
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) requires biochemical blood handling with addition of anticoagulants while platelet rich fibrin (PRF) does not . [54] A second generation platelet concentrate, Leucocyte and platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF) was developed by Choukroun et al in france does not contain any anticoagulant or gelifying agents . [55,56]
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Afzal Ali, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Airport road, Debari, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Tel: +91-9986340502
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