This CMO online webinar will be presented on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 on 8:00pm Eastern.
The concept of “bioactive” materials is currently the focus of many researchers in industry and academia. However, the topic is surrounded by controversy, even in terms of what exactly “bioactivity” means. This presentation will explore the composition, mechanism of action, and outcomes for currently available materials claiming bioactivity, and a discussion of future possibilities.
During this webinar CMO members will learn:
- Bioactivity – how is it defined for dental restorative materials?
- Historical overview of “bioactive” materials.
- Current approaches to bioactivity and how they fit the proposed definitions.
- Review of current commercial materials available for bases, liners, adhesives, and restoratives.
- Composition/properties of materials used for bases and liners – mechanism of action.
- Composition/properties of materials used for adhesives/restoratives - mechanism of action.
- Current in vitro and clinical performance of “bioactive” materials
- Future materials development – where are we going?