Immediate Dentin Sealing

Six Lessons Approach Podcast by Dr. David Alleman

Immediate dentin sealing is a commonly known technique even outside of advanced adhesive and biomimetic restorative dentistry. Originally developed in the 1990’s to solve the issue of temporization contamination, its uses once refined were immense when applied to dentin adhesion. Yet for doctors currenting using immediate dentin sealing as part of their restoration protocols, there may be more benefits left untapped when not used as part of a larger system of protocols that aim to mimic the natural function of a tooth: the Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry.

Dr. Alleman discusses the history of immediate dentin sealing, its early pioneers and how doctors can use this technique in their own practice to save pulps and maximize adhesion.

Publications discussed in this episode:

• Paul SJ, Schärer P. The dual bonding technique: a modified method to improve adhesive luting procedures. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1997 Dec;17(6):536-45.
• Van Meerbeek, B. (1993). Dentine adhesion: morphological, physico-checmial and clinical aspects [Catholic University of Leuven]
• Fusayama T. A Simple Pain-Free Adhesive Restorative System by Minimal Reduction and Total Etching. 2nd Edition. Ishiyaku EuroAmerica, Inc.; 1993
• Kashiwada T, Takagi M. New restoration and direct pulp capping systems using adhesive composite resin. Bull Tokyo Med Dent Univ. 1991 Dec;38(4):45-52.
• Sato M, Eta al. How to use "Liner Bond System" as a dentin and pulp protector in indirect restorations. Japan Society for Adhesive Dentistry. 1994:41-48.
• Bertschinger C, Paul S, Luthy H, Scharer P. Dual application of dentin bonding agents: effect on bond strength 1996
• Akimoto N, Takamizu M, Momoi Y. 10-year clinical evaluation of a self-etching adhesive system. Oper Dent. 2007 Jan-Feb;32(1):3-10. doi: 10.2341/06-46.
• Magne P, Kim TH, Cascione D, Donovan T. Immediate dentin sealing improves bond strength of indirect restorations. J Prosthet Dent. 2005 Dec;94(6):511-9.
• Urabe I, Nakajima S, Sano H, Tagami J. Physical properties of the dentin-enamel junction region. Am J Dent. 2000 Jun;13(3):129-35.

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