Possibilities of extra-clinical independent restoration of large dental carious and traumatic lesions, by applying polyepoxy composites.
Annotation. The work shows possibilities of preventive and self-restorative methods in dentistry was carried out, thanks to the use of compositions with nano-silica, nano-aluminum oxide and micro-sized mineral plant fillers. It is proposed to use filling compounds based on ordinary technical epoxy resin, filled with available inorganic dispersed substances (gypsum, cement, tooth powder, nanosilica).
All these assumptions and hypotheses were confirmed in the obtained results of observations in the well-being of patients by visual information (photo, x-ray image) of the treated groups of affected teeth.
The experimental part was based on the results of preclinical studies and was carried out on volunteers, with the involvement of consultants from dental clinics. The findings confirm the possibility of effective prevention and self-healing of dental systems through non-operative dental exposure of epoxy owerlays. The physical, mechanical and resistance parameters of these epoxy compositions during curing in dry and wet (or underwater) conditions are indicated. Practical examples of fillings and restorations of real teeth are presented. It has been shown that the use of these compositions (subject to curing technology) provides highly effective dental fillings, with a minimal percentage of unsuccessful cases and the absence of post-effects. The proposed method of using ordinary, commonly available epoxy resins allows us to open a new direction in dentistry – self-dental methods. This is very important for the majority of the world’s population.
