Bioactive Restorative Materials Applied over Coronal Dentine—A Bibliometric and Critical Review

Pires, Paula Maciel; Rosa, Thamirys da Costa; Ribeiro-Lages, Mariana Batista; Duarte, Maysa Lannes; Maia, Lucianne Cople; Neves, Aline de Almeida; Sauro, Salvatore

doi:10.3390/bioengineering10060731

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“…In restorative dentistry, a material is considered bioactive if it can evoke the precipitation of apatite-like crystals when exposed to body fluids such as saliva [6,8]. The ability of material to release a specific amount of calcium (Ca 2+ ) and phosphate (PO 3 4− ) ions plays an important role in dentine remineralisation via apatite-like deposition [9,10].…”

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Dentine Remineralisation Induced by “Bioactive” Materials through Mineral Deposition: An In Vitro Study

Kunert,

Piwonski,

Hardan

et al. 2024

Nanomaterials

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This study aimed to assess the ability of modern resin-based “bioactive” materials (RBMs) to induce dentine remineralisation via mineral deposition and compare the results to those obtained with calcium silicate cements (CSMs). The following materials were employed for restoration of dentine cavities: CSMs: ProRoot MTA (Dentsply Sirona), MTA Angelus (Angelus), Biodentine (Septodont), and TheraCal LC (Bisco); RBMs: ACTIVA BioACTIVE Base/Liner (Pulpdent), ACTIVA Presto (Pulpdent), and Predicta Bioactive Bulk (Parkell). The evaluation of the mineral deposition was performed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) on the material and dentine surfaces, as well as at the dentine–material interface after immersion in simulated body fluid. Additionally, the Ca/P ratios were also calculated in all the tested groups. The specimens were analysed after setting (baseline) and at 24 h, 7, 14, and 28 days. ProRoot MTA, MTA Angelus, Biodentine, and TheraCal LC showed significant surface precipitation, which filled the gap between the material and the dentine. Conversely, the three RBMs showed only a slight ability to induce mineral precipitation, although none of them was able to remineralise the dentine–material interface. In conclusion, in terms of mineral precipitation, modern “bioactive” RBMs are not as effective as CSMs in inducing dentine remineralisation; these latter represent the only option to induce a possible reparative process at the dentin–material interface.

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Dentine Remineralisation Induced by “Bioactive” Materials through Mineral Deposition: An In Vitro Study

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Hardan

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Nanomaterials

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Mapping biomimicry research to sustainable development goals

Raman,

Sreenivasan,

Suresh

et al. 2024

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This study systematically evaluates biomimicry research within the context of sustainable development goals (SDGs) to discern the interdisciplinary interplay between biomimicry and SDGs. The alignment of biomimicry with key SDGs showcases its interdisciplinary nature and potential to offer solutions across the health, sustainability, and energy sectors. This study identified two primary thematic clusters. The first thematic cluster focused on health, partnership, and life on land (SDGs 3, 17, and 15), highlighting biomimicry's role in healthcare innovations, sustainable collaboration, and land management. This cluster demonstrates the potential of biomimicry to contribute to medical technologies, emphasizing the need for cross-sectoral partnerships and ecosystem preservation. The second thematic cluster revolves around clean water, energy, infrastructure, and marine life (SDGs 6, 7, 9, and 14), showcasing nature-inspired solutions for sustainable development challenges, including energy generation and water purification. The prominence of SDG 7 within this cluster indicates that biomimicry significantly contributes to sustainable energy practices. The analysis of thematic clusters further revealed the broad applicability of biomimicry and its role in enhancing sustainable energy access and promoting ecosystem conservation. Emerging research topics, such as metaheuristics, nanogenerators, exosomes, and bioprinting, indicate a dynamic field poised for significant advancements. By mapping the connections between biomimicry and SDGs, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the field's trajectory, emphasizing its importance in advancing global sustainability efforts.

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Influence of Academic Training and Professional Experience on the Management of Deep Caries Lesions

Arroyo-Bote,

Ribas-Perez,

Bennasar Verges

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Background/Objectives: Managing caries lesions that affect the inner third of the dentin is crucial to ensuring pulp vitality; the clinician must make decisions that will affect the vitality of the tooth. Our purpose is to understand the behavior of Spanish dentists in treating deep cavities and to examine whether variations exist based on their academic training and/or years of professional experience. Methods: This study was approved by the ethics committee of the Balearic Islands CEI-IB. A survey was conducted using the SurveyMonkey platform with 11 questions, the first 4 of which focused on defining the characteristics of the respondents. The following six concerned a clinical case of deep caries in tooth number 4.7, and the last regarded the opinion of the actual treatment of the case. The survey was sent by email in April 2022. The results were analyzed with the SPSS 29.0 program using the chi-square test. Results: A total of 347 responses were obtained (93.95%), and those surveyed stated that they apply minimal intervention concepts in their treatments, with 90.49% performing conservative dentistry treatments daily. A total of 56.48% of the respondents had bachelor’s degrees, 12.39% had graduated, 33.14% had a postgraduate degree, 38.90% had a master’s degree, and 17% had a doctorate. Most (40.63%) had been in professional practice for 16–30 years. Conclusions: Significant differences were identified regarding years of professional experience in terms of decision-making in methods of treatment and the choice of materials used for pulp protection. Likewise, significant differences were found regarding the academic training of the respondents, the cavity cleaning method selected, and the use of chemical substances for removing carious dentin. We can conclude that academic training and years of professional practice influence decision-making at some points in treating deep caries lesions.

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Bioactive Restorative Materials Applied over Coronal Dentine—A Bibliometric and Critical Review

Cited by 3 publications

References 35 publications

Dentine Remineralisation Induced by “Bioactive” Materials through Mineral Deposition: An In Vitro Study

Dentine Remineralisation Induced by “Bioactive” Materials through Mineral Deposition: An In Vitro Study

Mapping biomimicry research to sustainable development goals

Influence of Academic Training and Professional Experience on the Management of Deep Caries Lesions

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