Bioactive Material Considerations for Vital Pulp-Capping Protocols by Dental Learning Systems, LLC

Bioactive Material Considerations for Vital Pulp-Capping Protocols is organized by Dental Learning Systems, LLC and will be held from Jan 01, 2017 - Jan 31, 2020.

The target audience for this medical event is for Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 2.00 Credits.

Description:
Performing successful pulp-capping procedures is predicated on many factors, including selecting appropriate materials. In the past two decades, dental product manufacturers have demonstrated significant interest in developing materials that are biocompatible, bioactive, and non-cytotoxic and support dentin bridge formation. Today, a variety of bioactive dental restorative materials are available that promote remineralization and inhibit tooth demineralization. More recently introduced bioactive restorative materials contain calcium silicate, contribute to a more biomimetic restoration, mimic the physical characteristics of tooth structure, and stabilize and protect dental hard tissues. This article reviews the development of bioactive pulp-capping materials in response to demanding clinical requirements.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify characteristics required of materials used in pulp-capping procedures.
• Explain the mechanisms involved in the dentin mineralization process.
• Describe the role of different bioactive pulp-capping material properties in dentin bridge formation.
• Discuss the bioactive properties of hydraulic calcium-silicate cements.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.