Bioactive restorative materials are relatively new in dentistry. Activa BioACTIVE (Pulpdent Corporation, Watertown, MA) dual cured material is the first dental restoratives with a bioactive resin matrix, shock-absorbing resin component and reactive glass ionomer fillers designed to mimic the physical and chemical properties of natural teeth. It is a highly esthetic bioactive hydrophilic composite that bonds chemically to teeth, seals against 4 microleakage and releases more calcium, phosphate, and fluoride. It is delivered via a dualbarrel, automix syringe using a special dispensing gun. The company states that Activa is more bioactive than glass ionomers while more durable and fracture resistant than composites (ACTIVA BioACTIVE RESTORATIVE - Pulpdent).
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