BIOINERT AND BIOACTIVE MATERIALS – NARRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Biomaterials and technologies are encouraging tissue regeneration strategies  to replace missing or damaged tissues. They possess special qualities that enable direct contact with living tissue without triggering unfavourable immune rejection reactions. Dental biomaterials are utilized in surgical treatments, endodontic materials, dental implants, and other restorative procedures as well as in orthodontic devices.There is a dire need to identify molecular and cellular level of  materials interaction with dental tissues.Recent advances in dental biomaterials pertain to cell and gene mediating properties. Formulation of newer biomaterials to fulfil the incessant need is the need of the hour.