About GLASSIONOMERS: Bio-activity, Bio-compatibility and Bio-mimetic 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.
Amalgam and composite are not considered biocompatible. At this moment we see a shift into more Biomimetic materials which are replacing and repairing tooth structure due to natural mineralization processes.
This course will provide you a great level of information to wide your working techniques using glass ionomers cements. The purpose is to discuss proper materials selection in different clinical situation and the various modern GIC formulations, properties and application for successful clinical outcomes to best fit your patient’s needs.
You will get answers to the next questions:
- Fluoride or Minerals?
- How to reverse decay?
- Why should we use Glass Ionomer? Is it still necessary to drill?
- How do we create Fluor Apatite?
- Is GIC strong enough?