Characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite–collagen and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) composites by scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
Background: Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is most commonly used in vital pulp therapy, and it is the gold standard of pulp capping materials; however, it shows several limitations, including facile dissolution, stimulation of reparative dentin with tunnel defects, and inflammation. A previous study re...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Scientific Dental Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scidentj.com/article.asp?issn=2580-6548;year=2022;volume=6;issue=2;spage=80;epage=86;aulast=Elline |