Hazards and Compatibility of Dental Materials

Abstract Dental materials including noble and base metal alloys have evolved with time to evaluate biocompatibility. Materials and techniques employed in dentistry have been developed, revised, and improved with time to reduce toxic effects on biological functions. This study investigated the performance of 18 dental materials present on the market following explicit instructions of the manufacturer with a slight variance in the technique and time intervals to obtain an effective response. These findings were confirmed on human tissues, but in a modified form, to demonstrate traits in different age groups in vivo conditions. The study indicates that many such materials could have deleterious effects on human health and environment.