title: The future of dental materials.
abstract: This article reviews some of the rapid developments in dental materials that have occurred during the last 25 years, especially adhesive, biocompatible and aesthetic materials. Some innovative research developments, which have exciting possibilities for future dental treatment, are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Department of Oral Science, University of Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Combe
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Douglas
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003764:Dental Materials; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D016239:MEDLINE; D008422:Materials Testing
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003764:Dental Materials