DT News - UK - BDIA Dental Showcase sees UK premiere of promising filling technology

Dental Tribune International

Thu. 9 October 2014

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LONDON, UK: One of the most successful species in evolution, sharks have been roaming the earth’s oceans for at least 400 million years. The key to their survival is their teeth, which almost entirely consist of flourapatite, a mineral that forms highly organised, hard structures that are able to resist exceptionally high stresses. Glass Carbomer restorative products also develop high concentrations of this mineral. Today at the BDIA Dental Showcase it is now being exhibited for the first time to dental clinicians in the UK and Ireland.

Developed by GCP Dental in the Netherlands, the material has been used clinically for over 10 years. According to the manufacturer, it is based upon biocompatible nano particle glass incorporating liquid silica and fluor/ hydroxyapatite. Once in contact with the tooth, ion exchange commences leading to direct bonding between the material and the tooth and remineralisation. Through this process, the material is supposed to form a strong and resistant unit with the natural tooth.

Recent studies conducted with the materials have demonstrated similar or favourable retention rates to composite resin based sealants, for example.

Fully biocompatible and fast-setting, the material is claimed to eliminate the risks of leakage and the development of any secondary caries. Clinicians will be able to continue working or taking impressions immediately after the material has been set, the company said. While no bonding or etching agents are said to be required to establish the chemical fusion between the material and the dentine, a composite layer can be bonded onto the Glass Carbomer for enhanced aesthetics using standard acid etch/bond techniques.

The material properties are optimised using a thermocuring lamp which, according to GCP, provides the correct level of focussed thermal energy to speed up the curing process. Although an integral part of the GCP restorative system, the CarpoLED CL 010 can be used for curing conventional composites as well. Also available from the company is the GCP Carbo Mix developed to allow controllable and consistent mixing of all types of capsules.

The Glass Carbomer range of products is indicated for the restoration of pre-molar and molar teeth, as well as core build-up, fissure sealing and cementation. In the UK and Ireland, it will be exclusively distributed by Plandent.

"We are delighted to introduce GCP products to the UK and Irish markets in exclusive partnership with Plandent. We believe their knowledgable and well trained sales team to be ideal to advise dental clinicians, already well aware of the benefits of glass based restorative technologies, on the benefits of improved strength and remineralisation achievable with Glass Carbomer technology," said GCP Dental CEO Lekhram Changoer.

He invited visitors of the BDIA Dental Showcase to discover more about this revolutionary new restorative technology at booth G10/H13 inside the exhibition hall. Introductory packages to early adopters will be offered.

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