Bio-Based Dental Filling Materials: Are We on the Brink of a New Revolution?
Introduction to Bio-Based Dental Materials The field of dentistry has historically relied on traditional materials such as amalgam and composite resins for dental fillings. These conventional materials, while effective in treating carious lesions, raise concerns regarding their environmental impact and bio-compatibility. Amalgam, for instance, contains mercury, a neurotoxin that poses risks not only to patients […]
