Abstract
Background: Recent decades of dental biomaterials history profoundly transformed clinical dentistry as a pioneering force behind the functional, esthetic, and biologic outcomes of restorative and regenerative therapy.
Objective: To provide an overview of recent trends, present recent innovations, and assess the clinical relevance of recent advances in dental biomaterials for restorative and prosthetic dentistry.
Methods: Systematic and critical analysis of recent literature, clinical trials, and technical innovations was conducted on new dental biomaterials’ properties, applications, and performance results.
Results: New generation dental biomaterials such as nanocomposites, bioactive glasses, and CAD/CAM ceramics have exhibited enhanced mechanical strength, enhanced biocompatibility, and increased compatibility with oral tissues. Exponential improvement in durability, esthetics, and patient satisfaction is reflected in clinical outcomes.
Conclusion: Advances in dental biomaterials envision the dentistry of tomorrow with its roots in minimally invasive treatment, regeneration, and integration with computer technology. Further studies and clinical validation are required to maximize their optimal applications.
Keywords: Dental biomaterials, nanocomposites, bioactive materials, CAD/CAM, restorative dentistry, innovations, clinical outcomes