Microbial Indicators For The Conservative Therapy Of Dentinal Caries.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$429,129.00
Summary
Recent developments in dental restorative materials create potential for conservative therapy of advanced tooth decay by sealing in the complex infecting microbial populations. Our studies have disclosed these microbial populations and indicated patterns. Planned analysis will follow the fate of bacterial populations that are sealed in this manner to determine the relationship to either resolution or progression of the lesion, leading to diagnostic indicators for clinical management.
Sealing Ability Of Adhesive Restorations In Caries And Non-caries Affected Teeth.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$46,081.00
Summary
Dental fillings are used in treating tooth decay. Tooth coloured materials have become more common than metal fillings. A factor in determining the effectiveness of these adhesive restorations is analysing the bond strength between the filling and tooth. A poor bond between the restorative material and tooth is likely to produce problems such as tooth sensitivity and recurrent decay. We intend to investigate the sealing ability of adhesive restorations to carious affected teeth and sound teeth.