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  • Sauro S. et al. Effects of ion-releasing restorative materials on dentine bonding longevity of modern universal adhesives after load-cycle and artificial saliva aging. Materials 2019;12(5)722.
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  • Bishnoi N, et al. Evaluating marginal seal of a bioactive restorative material Activa Bioactive and two bulk fill composites in class ll restorations-an in vitro study. Int J Appl Sci 2020;6(3)98-102.
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  • Eissa MM, et al. Clinical performance of a bioactive restorative material vs. a glass hybrid restorative in posterior restorations in high-risk caries patients. World J Dent 2021;12(4):292-300.

  • Lardani L, Derchi G, Marchio V, Carli E. One-year clinical performance of Activa Bioactive-Restorative composite in primary molars. Children 2022, 9, 43. doi.org_10.2290_children9030443.

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  • Deepika U, et al. Clinical evaluation of bioactive resin-modified glass ionomer and giomer in restoring primary molars- A randomized, parallel-group, and split-mouth controlled clinical study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2022:40:288-296

  • Inci MA, Korkut E. Is bioactive glass an effective agent in pulp-capping treatments? A randomized controlled clinical trial with one-year follow-up. J Contemp Dent Pract 2022;23(11):1128-1135.

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  • Zmener O, Pameijer CH, Della Porta R. Efficacy of Bioactive Resin Composites in Sealing the Marginal Gap: An Ex Vivo Study. Scientific Archives Of Dental Sciences. 2025;7(9):48-54.

Related Literature

  • Abdulla HA, Majeed MA. Assessment of bioactive resin-modified glass ionomer restorative as a new CAD CAM material part ll_fracture strength study. J Res Med Sci 2019;7(5)_74-79.
  • Abdulla HA, Majeed MA. Assessment of bioactive resin-modified glass ionomer restorative as a new CAD CAM material. Part 1_marginal fitness study. Indian J Foren Med Tox 2020;14(1)865-870.
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  • Armstrong SR, et al. Resin-dentin interfacial ultrastructure and microtensile dentin bond strength after five-year water storage. Oper Dent 2004;29(6):705-12.
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  • Bertassoni LE, et al. Functional remineralization of dentin: induced mineral re-growth for biomechanical recovery. AADR 2009.
  • Bishnoi N, et al. Evaluating marginal seal of a bioactive restorative material Activa Bioactive and two bulk fill composites in class ll restorations-an in vitro study. Int J Appl Sci 2020;6(3)98-102.
  • Cannon ML, Comisi JC. Bioactive and therapeutic preventive approach to dental pit and fissure sealants. Compendium 2013;34(8):642-645.
  • Comisi CC. Bioactive materials support proactive dental care. Cosmetic Dent 2012;1:7-13
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  • DeRouen TA, et al. Neurobehavioral effects of dental amalgam in children: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2006;295(15):1784-1792.
  • ElReash A, et al. Biocompatibility of new bioactive resin composite versus calcium silicate cements – an animal study. BMC Oral Health 2019;19_194-203.
  • Flaim GM, et al. Remineralization of dentin lesions from a whisker-reinforced, resin-based composite. AARD 2009.
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  • Jun SK. The biomineralization of a bioactive glass-incorporated light-curable pulp capping material using human dental pulp stem cells. Biomed Res Int 2017;doi.org_10.1155_2017_2495282.
  • Karabulut B, et al. Reactions of subcutaneous connective tissue to MTA, Biodentine, and a newly developed base-liner. Wiley 2020;doi.org_10.1155_2020_6570159.
  • Khoroushi M, Keshani F. A review of glass ionomers: from conventional glass-ionomer to bioactive glass-ionomer. Dent Res J 2013;10(4):411-420.
  • Lopez-Garcia S, et al. In vitro evaluation of the biological effects of ACTIVA Kids BioACTIVE Restorative, Ionolux, & Riva LC on human dental pulp stem cells. Materials 2019,12,3694;10.3390_ma 12223694.
  • Murray PE,et al. Analysis of pulpal reactions to restorative procedures, materials, pulp capping, and future therapies. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med 2002;13:509Niu L, Pashley DH, Tay FR, et al. Biomimetic remineralization of dentin. Dent Mat 2014;30(1):77-96.
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  • Rouler J-F, et al. In vitro wear of dual-cured bulkfill composites and flowable bulkfill composites. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2020;1–9.
  • Sauro S. et al. Effects of ion-releasing restorative materials on dentine bonding longevity of modern universal adhesives after load-cycle and artificial saliva aging. Materials 2019;12(5)722.
  • Skartveit L, et al. In vivo fluoride uptake in enamel and dentin from fluoride-containing materials. J Dent Child 1990; 57(2):97-100.
  • Spencer P, et al. Adhesive/dentin interface: the weak link in the composite restoration. Am Biomed Eng 2010;38(6):1989-2003.
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Bonding

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Calcium Hydroxide

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Cements

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  • RTD Bonding Report – DenTASTIC and Embrace. Grenoble, France. 2008.
  • Freedman G. Adhesive cementation: one step and predictable. Oral Health April 2006:44-48.
  • Hoffman ID. Advanced resin technology: Embrace WetBond. Spectrum 2005;4(1):68-76.
  • Freedman G. Simplified adhesive cementation: what, where and how. Dentistry Today 2005;24(3):80-86.
  • Embrace WetBond Resin Cement Retention Values. 2005. Pulpdent Corporation.
  • CRA Newsletter August 2004;28(8). Embrace Universal Resin Cement.
  • CRA Newsletter October 2004;28(10). Embrace Universal Resin Cement.
  • Reality 2004 Vol 18. First Look Embrace WetBond Universal Resin Cement.
  • Reality web site. First Look Resin Cements; RelyX Unicem, Maxcem, Embrace Wetbond

Embrace WetBond

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  • Prabhakar AR, Murthy SA, Sugandhan S. Comparison evaluation of the length of resin tags, viscosity and microleakage of pit and fissure sealants – an in vitro scanning electron microscope study. Contemporary Clinical Dentistry 2011;2(4):324-330.
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  • RTD Bonding Report – DenTASTIC and Embrace. Grenoble, France. 2008.
  • Kavaloglu Cildir S, Sandalli N. Compressive strength, surface roughness, fluoride release and recharge of four new fluoride-releasing fissure sealants. Dent Mat J 2007;26(3):335-341.
  • Freedman G. Adhesive cementation: one step and predictable. Oral Health April 2006:44-48.
  • O’Donnell JP. A moist environment for sealants. RDH July 2006;58-60.
  • Glazer HS. Difficult repairs made easy with a restoration & PFM repair kit. Contemporary Esthetics September 2006:58-60.
  • CRA Newsletter April 2005;29(4). Embrace WetBond Restoration & PFM Repair Kit.
  • Hoffman ID. Advanced resin technology: Embrace WetBond. Spectrum 2005;4(1):68-76.
  • Sharma S, Kugel G. A new material for polishing and sealing composite-based materials. Contemporary Esthetics 2005;9(4):66-67.
  • Freedman G. Simplified adhesive cementation: what, where and how. Dentistry Today 2005;24(3):80-86.
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  • Reality 2004 Vol 18. First Look Embrace WetBond Universal Resin Cement.
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  • Embrace WetBond Resin Cement Retention Values. 2005. Pulpdent Corporation.
  • The Dental Advisor October 2004;21(8). Embrace Seal-n-Shine ++++1/2.
  • In Vitro Study on Toothpaste/Toothbrush Abrasion Resistance of a New Dental Material: Seal-n-Shine. 2004. Pulpdent Corporation.
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  • CRA Newsletter August 2004;28(8). Embrace Universal Resin Cement.
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  • Reality 2004 Vol 18. First Look Embrace WetBond Seal-n-Shine.
  • Reality 2004 Vol 18. First Look Embrace WetBond Universal Resin Cement.
  • Reality 2004 Vol 18. First Look Embrace Restoration and PFM Repair Kit.
  • Reality web site. First Look Resin Cements; RelyX Unicem, Maxcem, Embrace Wetbond
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  • Trushkowski RD. Placing sealants and restoring small lesions in a slightly moist field. Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, July 2004.
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Endodontics

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Etching

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  • Focus on sealants. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene February 2013.
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  • Pameijer CH. SEM evaluation of Etch-Rite on enamel. 2007.
  • Reality 2004;18. Ratings: Porcelain Etch Gel ++++.
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General Dentistry

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  • Reality 1996. Ratings: Pic-n-Stic ++++.

Pit & Fissure Sealant

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  • Walter R, Swift EJ, et al. Antibacterial potential of dental sealants against cariogenic oral bacteria. UNC School of Dentistry 2009.
  • Strassler HE, O’Donnell JP. A unique moisture-tolerant, resin-based pit and fissure sealant: clinical technique and research results. Inside Dentistry 2008;4(9):108-110.
  • O’Donnell JP. A moisture-tolerant resin-based pit and fissure sealant: research results. Inside Dentistry 2008;4(7):50-52.
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  • O’Donnell JP. A moist environment for sealants. RDH July 2006;58-60.
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  • New technique in sealants. Journal of Practical Hygiene, Nov-Dec 2005;14(9):29-31.
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  • CRA Newsletter. Buying Guide – Outstanding Products 2003: Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant.
  • January 2004;28(1):5. Degrange M. Penetration depth and marginal leakage of Embrace WetBond Pit and Fissure Sealant. 2001.
  • Nathanson D, et al. In vitro elution of leachable components from dental sealants. JADA 1999;128:1517-1523.
  • Reality 1996. Ratings: Seal-Rite/Seal-Rite Low Viscosity ++++.

Prevention

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  • Cannon M, et al. Pilot study to measure fluoride ion penetration of hydrophilic sealant. J Dent Res 89 (Spec Iss A) 1345, 2010.
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  • Hoffman I. A moisture tolerant, resin-based pit and fissure sealant. Dental Tribune 2009;4(37):17A.
  • Kane B, Karren J, Garcia-Godoy C, Garcia-Godoy F. Sealant adaptation and penetration into occlusal fissures. Am J Dent 2009;22(2):89-91.
  • Walter R, Swift EJ, et al. Antibacterial potential of dental sealants against cariogenic oral bacteria. UNC School of Dentistry 2009.
  • Strassler HE, O’Donnell JP. A unique moisture-tolerant, resin-based pit and fissure sealant: clinical technique and research results. Inside Dentistry 2008;4(9):108-110.
  • O’Donnell JP. A moisture-tolerant resin-based pit and fissure sealant: research results. Inside Dentistry 2008;4(7):50-52.
  • Kavaloglu Cildir S, Sandalli N. Compressive strength, surface roughness, fluoride release and recharge of four new fluoride-releasing fissure sealants. Dent Mat J 2007;26(3):335-341.
  • O’Donnell JP. A moist environment for sealants. RDH July 2006;58-60.
  • Hoffman ID. Advanced resin technology: Embrace WetBond. Spectrum 2005;4(1):68-76.
  • Clark L. New technique in sealants. Journal of Practical Hygiene, Nov-Dec 2005;14(9):29-31.
  • New technique in sealants. Journal of Practical Hygiene, Nov-Dec 2005;14(9):29-31.
  • The Dental Advisor October 2004;21(8). Embrace WetBond Pit and Fissure Sealant ++++1/2.
  • CRA Newsletter. Buying Guide – Outstanding Products 2003: Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant.
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  • Reality 1996. Ratings: Seal-Rite/Seal-Rite Low Viscosity ++++.

Provisional Materials

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  • Deflection at break of a rubberized-urethane provisional material. 2009. (Pulpdent)

Restoratives

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  • Deflection at break of restorative materials. Chao W, et al. J Dent Res 94 (Spec Iss A) 2375, 2015 (iadr.org).
  • Wear of a calcium, phosphate and fluoride releasing restorative material. Bansal R, et al. J Dent Res 94 (Spec Iss A) 3797, 2015 (iadr.org).
  • Fluoride ion release and recharge over time in three restoratives. Slowokowski L, et al. J Dent Res 93 (Spec Iss A) 268, 2014 (iadr.org).
  • Zmener O, Pameijer CH, Hernandez S. Resistance against bacterial leakage of four luting agents used for cementation of complete cast crowns. Am J Dent 2014;27(1):51-55.
  • Microleakage of dental bulk fill, conventional and self-adhesive composites. Cannavo M, et al. J Dent Res 93 (Spec Iss A) 847, 2014 (iadr.org).
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  • Flexural strength and fatigue of new Activa RMGIs. Garcia-Godoy F, et al. J Dent Res 93 (Spec Iss A) 254, 2014 (iadr.org).
  • Zmener O, Pameijer CHH, et al. Marginal bacterial leakage in class I cavities filled with a new resin-modified glass ionomer restorative material. 2013.
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  • Water absorption and solubility of restorative materials. (Pulpdent)
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  • pH dependence on the phosphate release of Activa ionic materials. (Pulpdent)
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  • McCabe JF, et al. Smart Materials in Dentistry. Aust Dent J 2011;56 Suppl 1:3-10.
  • Rusin RP, et al. Ion release from a new protective coating. J Dent Res 88 (Spec Iss A) 3200, 2009 (www.iadr.org).
  • Pameijer CH. Microleakage of four experimental resin modified glass ionomer restorative materials. April 2011.
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  • January 2004;28(1):5. Degrange M. Penetration depth and marginal leakage of Embrace WetBond Pit and Fissure Sealant. 2001.
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  • Glazer HS. Speedy success with Spee-Dee Build-Up. Inside Dentistry May 2009;86.Reality 2004;18. Ratings: Pulpdent SNOOP ++++.
  • Deflection at break of a rubberized-urethane provisional material. 2009. (Pulpdent)
  • Berk H. Save That Tooth. Watertown, MA: Pulpdent Corporation, 2005.
  • CRA Newsletter March 2000;24(3). Lime-Lite
  • Reality 1995;9. Ratings: Core Materials. Hardcore ++++.