Table 2.
Type of dental material | Components | Function/activity |
---|---|---|
Biostable restoratives | Monomer + initiator system | Provides polymeric matrix |
Silanized glass/ceramic filler | Reinforces matrix phase, enhances modulus and strength | |
Bioactive composites | Glass ionomers/resin modified ionomers/compomers | Release of fluoride ions from fluoride-containing filler |
Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) composites | Release of calcium and phosphate ions from ACP filler phase |