Bioactive cements: from biological properties to clinical applications
Aim: Calcium silicate-based cements represent safe and predictable materials widely used in different fields of endodontics. They can be applied as pulp dressing agents during vital pulp therapy (VPT) of carious-affected deciduous or permanent teeth with immature roots as well as endodontic cements in case of root perforation or regenerative endodontic procedures. Therefore, it’s crucial to demonstrate biocompatible and antibiofilm properties of bioactive cements (i.e. MTA and Biodentine) in order to support their successful use in the clinical field.