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Abstract

Background:
Restorative dentistry has evolved over past few decades, emphasizing on conservative treatment approaches from passive restorative materials to innovation of bioactive materials which remineralize enamel and promote healing of tissues, these materials show high potential to save vitality of tooth.
Objective:
This study will assess the knowledge, awareness and identify barriers related to use of bioactive materials among undergraduate dental students of clinical years and general dentists. 
Methods:
  A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire developed on google forms. A total of 210 participants (134; 63.8%) general dentist, while 76 (36.2%) dental students agreed to participate in the survey. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and presented as frequencies and percentages.
Results:
210 participants were included; the majority were general dentist (63.8%) . 20% of participants had experience of more than 5 years among them 87.1 % were familiar with bioactive materials,80.5% have seen usage of bioactive materials in clinical practice and 91% prefer them over non bioactive materials. 94.8% recognize need of additional training and workshops. With respect to commonly used bioactive materials in practice GIC were being most used (48.6%), followed by CaOH (26.2%) and MTA (22.9%). 73.3% said bioactive materials promote tissue generations while 66.7% observed less post op sensitivity and better healing main challenges in implications of bioactive materials were high cost (41%), lack of availability (21%), and limited long term clinical evidence (21%).
Conclusion:
Dental professionals show strong awareness, and positive attitude regarding perception of bioactive materials, yet emphasize the need for additional training in material handling and improvements regarding cost effectiveness and accessibility is needed to support successful integration of bioactive materials in regular clinical practice