Your Guide to Biocompatibility Testing for Dental Materials

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It is an unfortunate fact that most individuals are exposed to toxic materials on a daily basis, whether through breathing, eating, or drinking. While it is impossible to completely eliminate toxins from our lifestyle, holistic dentists are actively working to minimize these materials in dental procedures. If you are concerned about being exposed to toxins in dental materials, you will benefit from receiving biocompatibility testing.

What Is Biocompatibility Testing?

Biocompatibility testing can help confirm whether a patient is sensitive to certain materials, such as those used for restorations, root canal filling material, or cavity fillings. Biocompatibility testing is important for individuals with known health concerns or allergies that may react negatively to dental materials. Understanding these sensitivities upfront can spare patients from a lifetime of health complications.

How Does Biocompatibility Testing Work?

Biocompatibility testing involves taking a sample of a patient’s blood and observing how it reacts when exposed to dental materials. Lab technicians can determine if an individual is sensitive to a material by measuring the antibody response the blood produces during testing.

Who Should Receive Biocompatibility Testing?

Dental materials (or corrosion byproducts) can negatively affect the body’s healing response and natural immunity. Patients with the following conditions will benefit from biocompatibility testing:

• Autoimmune disease
• Existing allergies
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Mercury poisoning
• Kidney disease
• Cancer 

What Are the Benefits of Biocompatibility Testing?

Biocompatibility testing helps our dentist in Eagle, ID choose dental materials that do not adversely affect a patient’s health. Biocompatibility testing allows patients to avoid immediate and long-term health complications such as allergic reactions, failed restorations, chronic low-grade inflammation, or worsening auto-immune conditions. Patients can continue to receive restorative dental treatments without worrying that the materials used will harm their physical health.

Worried About Allergies or Sensitivities?

Thankfully, you no longer need to guess whether your dental restoration will cause long-term complications for your health. If you are concerned about toxicity in dental materials, we welcome you to schedule an appointment at Bio Smiles. With biocompatibility testing, we can better ensure your dental treatments will not negatively affect your physical health.