Prevention in Dentistry Using Glass Ionomer Restoratives and Sealants

Glass ionomer restoratives and sealants uniquely treat and prevent caries chemically. This course will present the history, science, and current clinical applications of glass ionomer restoratives and sealants.

Summary: Despite continuing major advances in dental materials and techniques. The average longevity of a direct tooth coloured restoration is still hovering around 10 years. Restorative materials are still poor substitute for natural tooth structure. Teeth can withstand high mastication load because they are built using two very different materials, so it has been suggested that we should also replicate this design when rebuilding a tooth.

Today, technological innovations in Glass Ionomer science has provided us with many possible ways of handling the above issues. This lecture aims at identifying important factors that govern clinical success using glass ionomer materials, reviewing possible clinical solutions and demonstrating practical ways at preserving and restoring tooth structure.

Course Objectives:

• How Glass Ionomer materials were developed, first uses, intended uses
• Development of specific materials for applications
• What Glass Ionomers are and the differences from composites (ingredients, interactions with the tooth)
• Successful clinical placement techniques: the 10 steps for clinical success
• How to use Glass Ionomers in A.R.T and S.M.A.R.T restorations
• Advancements in Glass Ionomers, and how they work in conjunction with Fluoride products and other preventive products/procedures

Categories: Operative Dentistry, Minimally Invasive and Preventive Restorations

Language: English

AGD PACE Subject Code(s): 250 Operative Dentistry

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