Amalgam Alternatives You Can Be Confident In
In the EU, dental amalgam is going to be banned as of January 2025, is your dental practice ready for the trickle-down effect this will have in the UK?
Why is dental amalgam being banned in the EU? Dental amalgam has been a target since the 2017 EU mercury regulation came into effect, which aims to protect health and the environment from the possible effects of mercury.
While there has been no conclusive evidence that dental amalgam has any adverse health effects on patients, the regulation considers the full life cycle of mercury, from mining to waste disposal. Mining mercury is harmful to miners exposed to the vapours, and upon discard, the mercury also harms the environment.
As a result of this ban, it will be prohibited to export dental amalgam from the EU from 1st January 2025 – drastically affecting UK supply chains.
As a result of reduced manufacturing, amalgam will become more expensive, nullifying one of the key benefits of the treatment today.
Not sure what to do about this? GC has you covered with a range of scientifically-proven restorative options, suitable for a variety of indications, so that you can continue to deliver effective treatment to your patients.
What Alternatives Are Right For You?
It is difficult to chose just one dental restorative material for your practice, as every patient and every treatment is different, leading to a wide range of needs – a single solution could never be the perfect option for everything.
Even amalgam has hard limitations, with lacking aesthetics and health and environmental concerns over mercury. So, what are the alternatives? You want to have restorative solutions for every patient, without overloading your inventory with too many overlapping solutions. GC can help.
Strengthen your restorative portfolio with EQUIA Forte HT, G-ænial Universal injectable, and everX Flow from GC. Between the glass hybrid, injectable composite, and fibre reinforced composite, you can cater to every restoration and patient aesthetic preferences, without compromising on clinical value.
In these three products, you will be able to find an alternative to amalgam that you can rely on.
Which One Do You Need?
EQUIA Forte HT – the glass hybrid
EQUIA Forte HT is the best choice when you need:
- Quick and easy placement
- High moisture tolerance
- Proven longevity
As a glass hybrid solution, EQUIA Forte HT is both a forgiving and moisture-tolerant material. This makes it a great choicefor indications when isolation is going to be difficult to achieve. Furthermore, with glass hybrids, there is no need for aseparate bonding process, as they use chemical adhesion.
EQUIA Forte HT is also minimally invasive, necessitating the removal of infected dentine only.
G-ænial Universal Injectable – the injectable composite
G-ænial Universal Injectable is the ideal choice when you need:
- Excellent thixotropic viscosity
- Enduring wear resistance
- High polishability and aesthetics
As an injectable composite, G-ænial Universal Injectable has the unique ability to mould itself to any cavity shape, whilestaying in place. This means the material is adaptable and able to flow under pressure, filling all the intricate bumps andgulleys of a cavity space. The thixotropic quality also means that the material is easy to place, flowing smoothly as it isinjected into place.
everX Flow – The Fibre Reinforced Composite
everX Flow is the one to pick when you need:
- Fibre reinforced strength
- Flexible cavity adaption
- Easy bulk placement
The fibre reinforced composite, everX Flow, is the strongest dentine reinforcement material available from GC. Thefibre reinforcement significantly enhances the tensile strength of the restoration, making it highly resistant to fractureand wear, and able to withstand the stresses of biting and chewing for longer than alternatives. The durability andstrength of this material makes it an ideal choice for large or cracked cavities.
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