Preparation, Characteristics and Application of Bioactive Glass to Dentistry

Dear Colleagues,

Teeth are complex structures composed of hard tissue (enamel, dentin, and cementum) and soft tissue (dental pulp) which undergo various demineralization and remineralization processes in the oral cavity. Remineralization of teeth has been studied for a long time because demineralization may cause destruction of dental hard tissues. Bioactive glass (BAG) is a well-known, effective material for tissue remineralization. It has excellent bioactivity to hard and soft tissues, and thus, numerous studies has been published on its preparation, characterization, and application. Conventional melt-quenching BAG is not appropriate for use in dentistry due to its large particle size. However, the advancement of preparation techniques via various sol–gel processing methods has made its particle size suitable for dentistry, such as a dental restorative material, remineralizing agent, coating material for dental implants, as well as pulp capping, root canal treatment, air abrasion, etc. This Special Issue invites studies on the use of BAG in dentistry, with the aim to offer readers a comprehensive view of the effect of BAG and the possibility of its clinical use.

Prof. Dr. Duck-Su Kim
Prof. Dr. Jung-Hwan Lee
Prof. Dr. Ji-Hyun Jang
Guest Editors

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