GC EUROPE Fuji VIII GP - Manual (Page 10)

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The first cut of a tooth is actually the start of a destruction
cycle. The outcome: a progressive loss of tooth structure
since each restoration degrades and is subsequently
replaced. When replacing dentine, use glass ionomer
as the durable interface with dentine as part of your
long term strategy to minimise the ‘biological cost’ to
the tooth.
Restoring minimal carious lesions
Ideally, replacement dentistry entails resurfacing a
degraded restoration while maintaining the internal
seal with no further loss of tooth structure. Repairing
and maintaining existing restorations lies at the heart
of a minimal intervention philosophy.
This is also possible with EQUIA.
Continuing caries
Despite your best efforts with fissure sealants, new
lesions can develop if your patient remains at high risk for
caries. New lesions often develop around existing resto-
rations – especially if hostile environmental factors remain
unchanged. The EQUIA system is ideal as a transitional
restorative for patients with active decay
and as part of a pulp protection strategy.
A key aspect of today’s Minimum Intervention Treatment Plan concept, created by
GC, is carefully managing patient’s mouth’s and oral cavities over time. Here are
some examples:
Dr
. G. Milicich
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9
1 New lesion on tooth 47; 2 Caries removal; 3 Apply conditioner; 4
Surrounding enamel and existing sealant are etched; 5 Placement of
EQUIA Fil shade B1; 6 Contour occlusal anatomy; 7 EQUIA Coat is
applied to all enamel, sealant and GIC surfaces; 8 Light cure for 20
seconds; 9 Completed restoration
Dr
. S. V
ouliotis
1 2 3 4 5
1 Cavity preparation; 2 Conditioner is applied to dentine; 3 Un-cut enamel is acid etched; 4 EQUIA Fil is placed; 5 EQUIA Coat is applied
to the glass ionomer and surrounding etched enamel