Development and Characterization of Novel Dental Composites Using Locally Sourced Materials in Pakistan
Munazzah Ejaz, Hira Irfan, Bilal Zaman Babar, Beenish Haider, Zudia Riaz, Aiman Khan · 2024
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Description
Munazzah Ejaz and five co-authors develop in 2024 dental filling materials made from ingredients sourced inside Pakistan. Standard composites rely on pricey imported parts, which pushes up the cost of tooth repair and puts it out of reach for many patients.
The team built new composites from local materials and tested their cost, strength, and lasting power. Their study also involved three hundred eighty-five patients, aged eighteen to sixty-five, who received fillings made from the new materials. A home-grown composite that holds up in real mouths could widen access to restorative dentistry across the country.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Munazzah Ejaz, Hira Irfan, Bilal Zaman Babar, Beenish Haider, Zudia Riaz, Aiman Khan |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 23 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |