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    Giomers: Angelica B. Perales

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    GIOMERS are hybrid dental materials that combine properties of composite resins and glass ionomers. They contain pre-reacted glass filler particles in a composite matrix that provide sustained fluoride release through recharge. This allows GIOMERS to offer protection against cavities through fluoride release while also providing good esthetics and mechanical resistance like composites. GIOMERS can be used for a variety of restorative and preventative applications.

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    GIOMERS are hybrid dental materials that combine properties of composite resins and glass ionomers. They contain pre-reacted glass filler particles in a composite matrix that provide sustained fluoride release through recharge. This allows GIOMERS to offer protection against cavities through fluoride release while also providing good esthetics and mechanical resistance like composites. GIOMERS can be used for a variety of restorative and preventative applications.

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    GIOMERS are hybrid dental materials that combine properties of composite resins and glass ionomers. They contain pre-reacted glass filler particles in a composite matrix that provide sustained fluoride release through recharge. This allows GIOMERS to offer protection against cavities through fluoride release while also providing good esthetics and mechanical resistance like composites. GIOMERS can be used for a variety of restorative and preventative applications.

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    Giomers: Angelica B. Perales

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    GIOMERS

    Angelica B. Perales
    A quick review…

    • COMPOSITE RESINS are considered as having


    the most esthetic and functional properties,
    which explains the high frequency of their use.

    • GLASS IONOMERS adhere chemically to the


    tooth structure and arrest the marginal micro-
    leakage of the fluids and microorganisms
    towards the restored surface.
    • For efficient distribution of fluoride, a
    bioactive nanoparticle is needed. Systemic
    effects are minimal and this method allows for
    a higher local concentration of fluoride, and
    therefore anti-carious effect.
    • By combining the characteristics of the
    composite resins and glass-ionomers,
    hybrid products known as GIOMERS have
    been obtained.

    • GIOMERS represent a special class of


    composites that contains surface
    particles of pre-reacted glass filler in the
    matrix of the composite material.
    • GIOMERS represent one of the most recent
    developments in the field of fluoride releasing
    dental materials and aims to incorporate the
    best properties of composite resins and glass-
    ionomers:
    – protection against carious lesion
    – good mechanical resistance
    – esthetics
    Sustained Fluoride Recharge…
    • Unlike other composite resin materials, GIOMERs
    are unique in their ability to recharge fluoride
    indefinitely.
    • S-PRG filler particles act as a fluoride reservoir
    that recharge with brushing or rinsing with
    fluoridated products.
    • Fluoride then releases when acid levels rise,
    providing sustained preventative benefits to
    adjacent tooth structure over the life of the
    restoration.
    Fluoride releasing and protection
    offered by GIOMERS…
    • Bioactive glass included in the composition of
    giomers, dissolves upon contact with
    biological fluids, allowing for a therapeutic ion
    release like phosphate, fluoride, calcium,
    influencing the capacity to form apatite.
    Handling properties and esthetics
    • They have high flexibility and are less likely to be
    dislocated from areas with high functional stress.
    • COLOR
    • FLUORESCENCE (property to
    essentially contribute to the
    absorb light and spontaneously
    esthetical integration of a new
    emit a higher wavelength, restoration. Therefore, new
    bringing vitality to a materials should imitate the
    color of natural teeth and all
    restoration)
    other optical properties
    • TRANSLUCENCY (property that
    allows the passage of light)
    Clinical Indications…
    • Manufacturers recommend the use of giomers for all
    restorations (class I, II, III, IV, V)
    – especially for patients with a high carious index, for direct
    veneers
    • because of high esthetic properties and chameleon effect, for the
    proper restoration of pink esthetics in exposed cervical areas
    (Gingival shades),
    – as pit and fissure sealants
    – as base materials or liners
    – for pediatric use
    – as varnish for hypersensitive exposed areas,
    – for cementation of restorations, and even
    – for collating orthodontic brackets
    Application of GIOMERs…
    • Shofu has successfully incorporated the
    material into composite resins such as
    BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus and BEAUTIFIL II, and into
    the bonding agent FL Bond II with great
    clinical success.

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