Bioactive Restoratives Overview Restorative materials are constantly under biological assault due to acid attack and the effects of demineralization on tooth structure. Clinical outcomes can vary from patient to patient due to the individual’s oral environment (pH), quality and quantity of saliva, acidic challenge to the tooth-restorative interface (margin), and the patient’s ability to keep these surfaces plaque free (level of home care). Rather than actively repair teeth, the majority of today’s dental restoratives are designed merely to occupy space. Bioactive restoratives, on the other hand, participate in an ionic exchange of calcium, phosphate, and fluoride that helps neutralize acid attack and supports the natural remineralization process. Bioactive materials like ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE respond to changes in pH by releasing and recharging essential minerals to help protect teeth against acid attack. Bioactive Composites for the Clinician and Patient
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