Review: Penggunaan Matriks Composite Absorbable di Bidang Kedokteran Gigi

Abstract

Biomaterial is played role in development of medical equipments, prosthesis, reparation technique, tissue
engineering, drug delivery and diagnostic tools. Biomaterial in mixed forms or called composite is usually used for
those applications. Based on matrix characteristic, composite is divided into two groups, absorbable and nonabsorbable.
This classification is based on their ability to absorb. This study was aimed to review the use of
absorbable composite matrix in dentistry. The absorbable composite matrix was able to improve and replaced bone
tissue or craniofacial. Absorbable composite was able to prevent infection and tissue shrinkage, so it can replace the
esthetic. Absorbable composite can be used in operative dentistry and prosthodontia as filling materials and
denture. It was concluded that absorbable composite matrix could be used widely in dentistry