About Dental Materials

Dental materials are materials used for the production of dental bases, restorations, impressions, prostheses, etc. There are various types of dental material, and their characteristics vary according to their intended purpose. Examples include temporary dressings, dental restorations, endodontic materials, impression materials, prosthetic materials and dental implants. Dentures and dental implants are also categorized under dental materials. Dental materials are designed for using in dentistry field. There are types of fabricated materials use in dental care also. Some of dental materials are: Dental restorations such as in fillings, crown and bridges. Endodontic materials are used in root canal therapy.