title: [New direct restorative materials].
abstract: People worldwide have become increasingly aware of the potential adverse effects on the environment, of pollution control and of toxic effects of food, drugs and biomaterials. Amalgam and its potential toxic side effects (still scientifically unproven) continue to be discussed with increasing controversy by the media in some countries. Consequently, new direct restorative materials are now being explored by dentists, materials scientists and patients who are searching for the so-called 'amalgam substitute' or 'amalgam alternative'. From a critical point of view some of the new direct restorative materials are good with respect in aesthetics, but all material characteristics must be considered, such as mechanical properties, biological effects, and longterm clinical behaviour.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hickel
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Dasch
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Janda
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tyas
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Anusavice
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D002516:Ceramics; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects; D004777:Environment; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003764:Dental Materials; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D003723:Dental Amalgam
vernacular_title: Nieuwe directe restauratiematerialen.