May Dental Materials Have Potential Systemic Side-Effects?

Abstract

In recent years, with the developments in biomaterial engineering, there has been important progress in the field of dentistry. A dental implant is routinely used as the best treatment for teeth replacements. However, caution should be used in its application, because of its role in the development of inflammation, and its effect on the immune system, and therefore, possible side effects following treatment. An implant is accepted and fulfills its role depending on a number of factors that govern the overall reaction of the body, of which the material from which it is made is essential. The main purpose of this article is to briefly present literature data on the systemic side effects of the various dental materials used.