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Bioactive Materials in Pediatric Endodontics: Current Applications and Future Directions.

Abdulrahman S Alshalan, Fai A Almutiri, Ali H Al-Battat, Abdulrahman M Alqahtani, Khalid A Binzamil, Reem M Alabdan, Khalidah K Alrabghi, Asma M Aldohailan, Eman A Alshammari, Abdulrahman S Khurayniq and 1 more

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Abdulrahman S AlshalanPediatric Dentistry, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Fai A AlmutiriDentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
Ali H Al-BattatDentistry, Ram Clinics, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Abdulrahman M AlqahtaniDentistry, Security Forces Hospital, Dammam, SAU.
Khalid A BinzamilDentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU.
Reem M AlabdanDentistry, Armed Forces Hospital Al-Qassim, Buraydah, SAU.
Khalidah K AlrabghiDentistry, Ministry of Health, Taif, SAU.
Asma M AldohailanDentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, SAU.
Eman A AlshammariDentistry, University of Hail, Hail, SAU.
Abdulrahman S KhurayniqDentistry, Taibah University, Madinah al-Munawwarah, SAU.
Mazen T AlshahraniDentistry, Khamis Mushayt Maternity and Children's Hospital, Khamis Mushayt, SAU.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bioactive materials have considerably advanced the field of pediatric endodontics by facilitating treatments that foster tissue healing, regeneration, and the long-term preservation of natural teeth in children. The principal objective of pediatric endodontic care is to sustain the functionality and health of primary teeth until their natural exfoliation occurs. The latest generations of materials employed in these treatments are engineered to interact positively with dental tissues, thereby promoting biological responses and repair processes. These innovations enhance sealing properties, minimize procedural complications, and support the development of natural tissues. While there are practical limitations, such as cost and restricted access in certain regions, ongoing advancements continue to enhance the clinical applicability of these materials. As research progresses, bioactive materials are becoming increasingly essential to minimally invasive, biologically oriented pediatric dental care, which supports both oral health and overall developmental and growth.

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bioactive materialsbiocompatibilitypediatric endodonticspediatric pulp therapytissue regeneration

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PMID40984950
PMCPMC12450304

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