The document discusses the biocompatibility of dental materials. It defines biocompatibility as materials being harmonious with life and not having toxic or injurious effects on biologic functions. Any material used in the body for any period of time as part of a medical treatment is considered a biomaterial. Standards and regulations from organizations like the FDA and ISO have been introduced to ensure the biocompatibility and safety of dental materials. A variety of tests are used to evaluate the biocompatibility of new materials, including primary tests, secondary tests, and usage tests. Chronic exposure to beryllium can cause berylliosis, a serious lung disease, so protective masks and gloves should be worn when working with b
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Any substance, other than a drug, that can be used for any
period as a part of a system that treats, augments, or replaces
any tissue, organ or function of the body.(G.P.T. 8th edn.-2005)
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Tests for Evaluation of Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility tests are classified on three levels (tiers) :-
Group I : Primary tests
Group II : Secondary tests
Group III : Usage tests
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70. Berylliosis, or chronic beryllium disease (CBD),----- is a
chronic allergic-type lung response and chronic lung disease
caused by exposure to beryllium and its compounds, a form of
beryllium poisoning.
1. Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
2. Weakness
3. Fatigue
4. Loss of appetite
5. Weight loss
6. Joint pain
7. Cough
8. Fever
71. 1. Confirm allergy by Patch test-- Avoid base metal
restorations in patients with known allergy
2.Good ventilation & exhaust
3.PROTECTIVES MASKS AND GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN
4.CONSULT THE DOCTOR
Berylliosis---Prevention