Experimental tricalcium silicate cement induces reparative dentinogenesis

Calcium hydroxide has long been considered as the gold standard for pulp capping [1 –3]. Lately, the most well-known and most intensively investigated hydraulic calcium silicate cements (hCSCs), often referred to as MTA (mineral trioxide aggregate), have demonstrated a superior performance than calcium hydroxide with regard to inducing less pulpal inflammation and generating more predictably a hard-tissue barrier or so-called dentin bridge [4–6]. Nevertheless, some major drawbacks of hCSCs remain a concern, such as their relatively difficult handling [7,8], long setting time [9], release of heavy metal elements [10], and potential tooth discoloration [11].

Source: Dental Materials - June 22, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Xin Li, Mariano Sim ón Pedano, Bernardo Camargo, Esther Hauben, Stéphanie De Vleeschauwer, Zhi Chen, Jan De Munck, Katleen Vandamme, Kirsten Van Landuyt, Bart Van Meerbeek Source Type: research