Biomimetic dentistry: Amalgam replacement materials, hermetic restorations, no secondary caries.

Description

Hybrid Glass for a Modern Conservative Dentistry During this presentation we will discuss all the features and benefits of modern glass ionomers and Glass Hybrid from preventive measures to minimal intervention, restorations. The purpose is to discuss proper materials selection in different clinical situation and the various modern Glass Ionomer Restorative formulations, properties and application for successful clinical outcomes to best fit your patientâ??s needs. Minimum Intervention Dentistry Tooth decay is an imbalance of re- and de-mineralization process leading to a loss of minerals like Calcium and Phosphates which leads to cavity formation. At this moment we see a shift into more Biomimetic materials which are replacing and repairing tooth structure due to natural mineralization processes. Biomimetic Dentistry aims to treat the carious lesion by replenishing the lost minerals back to the tooth. Glass Ionomers can be used to deliver to the tooth the desired minerals and a permanent restoration which can compete with the strength of a sound tooth. Dentistry is moving towards mercury-free and more biomimetic dentistry. This obligation will put an end to the existence of dental amalgams and imposes more biocompatible and bioactive materials. The use of these bioactive materials is the ideal solution by their biomimetic effect and their proven biocompatibility.

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Presenters

1. Mr. Faycal Iratni
   Manager of education for Europe and emerging markets
   GC Europe