Course Overview
Presented by GC UK.
As the phase-down of dental amalgam gathers pace, this CPD article from Wayne John, Clinical and Technical Specialist at GC UK, gives an update on the glass-hybrid restorative materials ready to replace it.
Aims:
This article highlights the need for alternative restorative materials to match the strength and longevity of dental amalgam.
Learning objectives:
- To give readers an understanding of the issues surrounding the use of dental amalgam.
- To provide readers with an overview of the development of glass-ionomer materials.
- To give readers an understanding of the clinical advantages of glass-hybrid restoratives.
