Xenoestrogens in Sealants and Composites

Aditi Bector*, Sumeet Rajpal and Mrigank Dogra

Received: March 20, 2018;   Published: April 09, 2018

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.03.000933

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Abstract

Estrogenicity of Bisphenol A (BPA) based dental sealants and composites used in dentistry have been reported in literature. Leaching of these monomers from resins can occur during the initial setting period and in conjunction with fluid sorption and desorption over time. This review presents various studies which evaluated the presence/absence of BPA in oral cavity after application of dental materials. We further recommend minimized use of these materials during pregnancy, treatment of surface layer if applied and encourage the use of BPA free sealants.

Abstract| Introduction| Estrogenicity| Human Health Risks of BPA| Evidence For Cytotoxicity of Sealants And Composites| Evidence Against Cytotoxicity of Sealants and Composites| Prevention of Sealant Toxicity| Conclusion| References|