Direct Cusp Replacement Using a Bioactive Restorative
Presented by Dr. Delfín Barquero
Restoring a tooth with extensive caries and preserving the maximum amount of residual tooth structure requires choosing the right technique, as well a suitable material to withstand the forces of occlusion.
In this video, Dr. Delfín Barquero demonstrates how ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE™ from Pulpdent can be used for direct cusp replacement.
ACTIVA is an esthetic, moisture‑friendly, bioactive composite
ACTIVA BioACTIVE‑RESTORATIVE delivers all the advantages of glass ionomers in a strong, resilient, resin matrix that will not chip or crumble. It chemically bonds to teeth; seals against microleakage; releases calcium, phosphate, and fluoride; is more bioactive than glass ionomers; and is more durable and fracture resistant than composites.
A Decade of Success
ACTIVA debuted in 2014 at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. Since that time, the material has been used clinically for millions of restorations. Each of those restorations are still actively supporting tooth health today. Additionally, ACTIVA has been intensely studied in the domestic and global research community. It continues to demonstrate its ability to support apatite formation, help remineralize tooth structure, and help defend against microleakage—the leading cause of restorative failure.
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About Dr. Delfín Barquero
For more than a hundred years the tradition of dentistry has been passed down through the Barquero family in Costa Rica. Dr. Delfin Barquero continues this proud tradition bringing innovative new technologies and sciences to the practice of modern dentistry in Costa Rica through DaVinci’s Dental Care. Dr. Barquero studied General Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation at the University of Costa Rica and currently teaches and lectures around the world.