Effects of novel additives on the mechanical and Biological properties of glass ionomer cement: An study.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of incorporated novel additives in Glass Ionomer Cement to ameliorate biocompatibility and mechanical properties.

Introduction: Though Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) has multiple advantages, it is not strong enough for medical applications, and its biocompatibility is questionable. To improve biocompatibility and its mechanical properties, a study was performed to investigate the potential benefits of adding graphene, carbon nanotubes, hydroxyapatite, and bioactive glass to GIC.

A Comparative Evaluation of the Fracture Resistance of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) Plus and MTA Angelus: An In Vitro Study.

Background Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a biocompatible dental material used for root-end filling in endodontics. A wide variety of literature has been published on the assessment of fracture resistance of MTA. However, the results were conflicting in the reported studies, and the sample size used was insufficient to conclude the efficacy of materials such as MTA Plus and MTA Angelus.

Clinical Success of Platelet-rich Fibrin and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) or MTA-like Agents in Healing of Periapical Lesion in Nonsurgically Treated Pulpless Immature Permanent Teeth: A Systematic Review.

Background: The chances of extrusion of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) are quite high if apical barrier is not present in immature pulpless permanent teeth. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) enriched with platelets and growth factors serves to accelerate the wound healing of periapical lesion in immature pulpless permanent teeth and also serves as internal matrix to condense MTA.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to comprehensively review the clinical success of MTA+PRF in healing of periapical lesions in immature pulpless permanent teeth.