A ready-to-use, moisture-tolerant, and bioceramic pulp protectant, Ceramir Protect LC helps prevent bacteria formation, hypersensitivity, and recurrent decay
Restorative dentistry addresses immediate concerns like treating decay and fractures or replacing failing crowns. But today’s materials also make it possible to go beyond repair and help prevent future disease. In his Pomona, NY, practice, Dr. Peter Auster has been using Ceramir Protect LC Syringe for the past 4 years, relying on its bioactive properties to provide an added layer of defense against recurrent decay.
An Easy Way to 'Nourish' Tooth Structure
“Bioactive products potentially limit the chance of recurrent decay as they ‘nourish’ tooth structure and promote hydroxyapatite formation,” he shared. “I use Ceramir Protect LC Syringe for deep caries, including direct and indirect pulp caps, prior to placing composites. Ideally, it should be part of every composite setup as an excellent tool to prevent future root canal treatment and recurrent decay.”
Indicated for direct and indirect pulp capping, Ceramir Protect LC Syringe is a resin-modified bio-ceramic pulp protectant that releases calcium ions on moist tooth surfaces. In doing so, it promotes the formation of hydroxyapatite and tertiary dentin.
“I have seen virtually no postoperative discomfort, even in extremely deep pulp caps," Dr. Auster said. "In addition, I've found it holds very well when bonding agents and composites are placed over it.”
A ‘Perfect Fit’ for Pulp Capping
Light-cured, moisture-tolerant, insoluble, and radiopaque, Ceramir Protect LC Syringe has a high alkaline pH level that creates a hostile environment for bacteria formation, which promotes healing and protects against hypersensitivity.
“Ceramir Protect LC Syringe is a perfect fit as a pulp capping agent due to its bioactivity, high alkaline pH, very high calcium release on moist tooth structure, as well as the fact that it sticks very well to both wet and dry tooth structure,” Dr. Auster observed.
Combining a ready-to-use, single-component syringe delivery with thixotropic handling, Ceramir Protect LC Syringe includes fine needle tips for precise application, even in deep cavity preparations.
“It’s simple to use and effective, and the handling is excellent,” Dr. Auster added.
