ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT delivers durable, reliable cementation while stimulating the natural remineralization process
It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, in the context of bioactive dental materials, imitation holds a different meaning that has more to do with practicality than praise.
That is precisely why Les Rykiss, DMD, advises fellow clinicians who are in the market for the ideal dental cement to prioritize bioactivity above all else. “Bioactivity is a broadly used term in the dental industry right now. It is really like biomimicry, as materials are trying to mimic what nature already provides,” he said. “ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT by Pulpdent is a truly bioactive material that mimics the physical and chemical properties of teeth, and it’s because of the way that the material is made.”
Formulated for Seamless Cementation
ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT is a light- and self-cure ionic resin cement for indirect applications that features a unique bioactive resin matrix.
Dr. Rykiss added, "It has reactive ionomer glass fillers and a shock-absorbing, rubberized resin matrix, making the cement tougher and more resistant to fracture. It is an insoluble, resilient cement that does not cause clinicians any difficulty."
Responding to pH cycles in the mouth, ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT releases and recharges calcium, phosphate, and fluoride. This mimics the natural ionic properties of saliva, helping to strengthen the restoration at the material-tooth interface. Its bioactivity also helps support hydroxyapatite formation, guarding against microleakage and failure.
“ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT seamlessly pairs to the restoration and the tooth,” Dr. Rykiss said. “Because the cement reacts to the continuous pH changes in the oral cavity and provides a barrier at the margins, my patients experience virtually no postoperative sensitivity.”
Ease of Use and Cleanup
In conjunction with ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT, Dr. Rykiss noted that he “absolutely adores” performing post-and-core procedures while also using ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE—a highly esthetic, highly polishable composite that bonds to teeth and helps seal against microleakage. “I use the ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE to build up the tooth, so that the post is in the core restorative material, and then I use the cement to place the crown,” he explained. “The fuse between the post, core material, and cement is extremely smooth and simple to achieve.”
Dr. Rykiss appreciates that ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT makes cleanup easier, too. “Cleaning up the resin is a piece of cake. Some other cements become rock solid, even with only a partial cure,” he said. “That is never a problem with ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT. I have easily fixed an overhang with a scaler or a scalpel, and overall, it is just an incredibly easy cement to work with.”
