Eisha Imran
Current Organizations / Institutes
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Research Subjects
Eisha Imran has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Jithendra Ratnayake
Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
1 shared publication - Kai Chun Li
Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
1 shared publication - Manikandan Ekambaram
Paediatric Dentistry Discipline, Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand
1 shared publication - May Lei Mei
Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
1 shared publication - Paul Roy Cooper
Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 25 September 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Dentistry Journal
- Vol. 12 (10) , 304
Dental Applications of Ion-Substituted Hydroxyapatite: A Review of the Literature
Hydroxyapatite (HA) forms an essential constituent of human teeth and bone. Its distinctive characteristic features, such as bioactivity and osteoconductivity, make it an ideal candidate to be used as an implant coating in restorative dentistry and maxillofacial surgery for bone regeneration. However, low fracture toughness and brittleness are a few of the inherent features of HA, which limit its application in load-bearing areas. The potential of HA to engage its lattice structure with either partial or complete substitution with external ions has become an increasing area of research as this phenomenon has the potential to enhance the biological and functional properties of the material. Consequently, this review aimed to highlight the role of various substituted ions in dental applications. Data indicate that the newly formed HA-substituted biomaterials demonstrate enhanced remineralization and antimicrobial activity along with improved hardness. Ion-substituted HA offers a promising strategy for future clinical research as these materials may be incorporated into various dental products for therapeutic treatments.
- 25 September 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Dentistry Journal
- Vol. 12 (10) , 304
Open AccessDental Applications of Ion-Substituted Hydroxyapatite: A Review of the Literature
Hydroxyapatite (HA) forms an essential constituent of human teeth and bone. Its distinctive characteristic features, such as bioactivity and osteoconductivity, make it an ideal candidate to be used as an implant coating in restorative dentistry and maxillofacial surgery for bone regeneration. However, low fracture toughness and brittleness are a few of the inherent features of HA, which limit its application in load-bearing areas. The potential of HA to engage its lattice structure with either partial or complete substitution with external ions has become an increasing area of research as this phenomenon has the potential to enhance the biological and functional properties of the material. Consequently, this review aimed to highlight the role of various substituted ions in dental applications. Data indicate that the newly formed HA-substituted biomaterials demonstrate enhanced remineralization and antimicrobial activity along with improved hardness. Ion-substituted HA offers a promising strategy for future clinical research as these materials may be incorporated into various dental products for therapeutic treatments.