Maximizing Protection with a Bioactive Sealant
Inside Dental Hygiene offers essential insights on preventive care, patient education, and the latest hygiene techniques, with articles, videos, and expert guidance.
September 29, 2017
Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2017
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1. Premier Dental’s new bioactive resin pit and fissure sealant, featuring SmartCap Technology, provides relentless protection, outstanding adhesion, and extended fluoride release. SmartCap Technology, developed in partnership with Creighton University, utilizes patented semi-permeable resin microcapsules. In BioCoat, the rechargeable SmartCap microcapsules are filled with ionic solutions of fluoride, calcium, and phosphate, which diffuse in and out of the sealant. BioCoat is a 56% filled resin formula that provides added strength and excellent long-term resistance to wear, with a compressive strength comparable to flowable composites. The resin formula is very resistant to oral solubility, a problem glass-ionomer and resin-filled-glass-ionomer sealants cannot overcome.
What is the effect of the extended release of the ions? With this factor, we know we can strengthen the enamel and prevent demineralization.
How does its bioactive SmartCap Technology help? It provides extended bioactive protection and greater fluoride uptake.
Why is BioCoat’s bubble- free application beneficial? The flowability is very nice and very thin. I have never once seen a bubble with it.
