RE-GEN Universal Adhesive
Powerful bonding agent deposits biologically charged ions directly onto the tooth to promote regeneration of tooth structure
Find out why Dr. Howard S. Glazer believes Vista Apex RE-GEN Universal Adhesive:
• Protects against pupal sensitivity and bacterial microleakage to help create a strong bond and a longer-lasting restoration
• Allows clinicians to restore health to the tooth from the inside out
Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD
In addition to maintaining a comprehensive general practice in Fort Lee, NJ, Dr. Glazer is an international speaker and author. He is a fellow and past president of the Academy of General Dentistry and former assistant clinical professor in dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. Dr. Glazer has been a visiting clinician at several universities, and he is the deputy chief forensic dental consultant to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York.
We've come a long way from the days of alloy restorations. Back then, we learned to use a bioactive material when we placed calcium hydroxide to stimulate apatite and secondary dentin growth, helping to protect against pulpal sensitivity. We then placed an alloy restoration on top and sent the patient on his or her way.
Fast forward to today, and bioactivity is one of the most heavily used buzzwords in dentistry. However, there's a flawed process with today's bioactive materials because when adhesives seal the tooth to prevent penetration of contaminants, they also seal out any ion release from adjacent restorative materials. The resulting barrier prevents bioactive ions in the composite from reaching the tooth, so those ions cannot contribute to the regeneration of tooth structure.
Restoring From the Inside Out
With the introduction of RE-GEN Universal Adhesive, Vista Apex has provided clinicians with a product that allows them to restore health to the tooth from the inside out. Unlike traditional adhesives, RE-GEN Universal Adhesive is not a barrier to bioactivity, but rather a powerful agent that deposits biologically charged ions onto the tooth, which is exactly where they are needed to promote regeneration of tooth structure.
With RE-GEN, instead of speaking about the product’s bioactivity, I talk about biomimicry because we are truly going from being reparative dentists to restorative dentists based on the fact that we are now replacing the calcium phosphate and fluoride that is lost in the decay process. This is extremely beneficial to the patient, as it will go a very long way in helping to protect against pupal sensitivity and bacterial microleakage, while producing a longer-lasting restoration. I have seen great results using RE-GEN, with little or no sensitivity on follow-up.
This clinical success is also the result of a unique addition to the bonding protocol when using RE-GEN Universal Adhesive. The RE-GEN Cleanser removes contaminants from the tooth surface, disinfects, and properly prepares the enamel for exceptional long-term bonding results.
I would like my peers to take a good hard look at bioactive materials on the market today, and hopefully, make the decision to heal the tooth from within by using RE-GEN Universal Adhesive.
