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There is no single material in dentistry that is ideal in nature and fulfills all the requirements of an ideal material. As the quest for an “ideal restorative material” continues, a newer generation of materials was introduced. These are termed as “smart’’ as these materials support the remaining tooth structure to the extent that more conservative cavity preparation can be carried out. Materials designed for long term use in body or oral cavity are perceived to be “passive” in nature and are designed so that there is no interaction with the internal environment. These materials may be altered in a controlled fashion by stimulus such as stress, temperature, moisture, pH, electric or magnetic field. Some of these are “biomimetic” in nature as their properties mimic natural tooth substance such as enamel or dentin. Some of these materials used are resin modified glass ionomers, amorphous calcium phosphate releasing pit and fissure sealants, smart composites, smart ceramics, compomers, orthodontic shape-memory alloys, smart impression materials, smart sutures, smart burs, smart endodontic files etc. This class of multi-functional materials will possess the capability to select and execute specific functions intelligently in order to respond to changes in the local environment. These materials could have the ability to anticipate challenges based on the ability to recognize, analyze, and discriminate. An important aspect of smart materials used in various areas of dentistry is their excellent biocompatibilities which have marked the beginning of an era of Bio-Smart Dentistry. As we progress towards innovation and to improve technology, we should utilize all the materials which have smartness by chance and also design existing materials to incorporate smartness in them.
"Smart materials in dentistry - A review", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.284 - 289, March-2021, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2103044.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2103044
Registration ID:193000
Published In: Volume 6 Issue 3, March-2021
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Page No: 284 - 289
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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