Chemical characterization techniques of dental biomaterials: a review

Abstract

The aim of this review article is to investigate the various chemical analyses techniques commonly used to identify the identity of a material or the identity of its components to achieve a qualitative analysis. Also, a quantitative analysis is performed afterwards to figure out the quantity of the material’s chemical constituents. The materials are probed, measured, and determined using a variety of analytical methods, techniques, and tools. This characterization is important in detecting materials’ properties and thereby the appropriate choice of the dental material according to its use. Criteria for technique selection also include penetration depth and mean free path, resolution, detection limits, potential damage to the specimen, and specimen preparation requirements; our goal is to maximize information while minimizing damage.