I have it—you want it! Ceramir Restore QuikCap

Dr. Howard Glazer reviews a promising new product or material to hit the dental industry. In this installment, learn more about Ceramir Restore QuikCap from Doxa Dental.
Oct. 26, 2021
2 min read

There’s no doubt that one of the earliest bioactive materials used in dentistry was glass ionomer, well known for its release of fluoride. Doxa has taken the glass ionomer concept to the next level with its 100% resin-free, tissue-friendly, bioactive Ceramir Restore QuikCap. This new restorative provides a continuous release of both fluoride and calcium, and incorporates glass ionomer and bioceramic technologies to create both a chemical and mechanical seal with lower acid solubility and better chemical integration with the tooth structure.

We know that glass ionomers bond well to tooth structure, thereby inducing apatite formation (i.e., fluoride-substituted hydroxyapatite). Furthermore, this material releases hydroxyl ions that neutralize harmful acids and create a low alkaline pH and, therefore, much less acid erosion and very low postoperative sensitivity. The calcium release is beneficial in helping to rebuild surrounding dentin and enamel. Ceramir Restore is indicated for non-load-bearing class I and II restorations; class V restorations; core buildups; temporary fillings; and dentin replacement. It’s an ideal material for use with pediatric and geriatric populations. Dry-polishing this material will bring up a nice luster. You will need a triturator and a QuikCap applicator for direct application, but it’s well worth the effort.

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Editor's note: This article appeared in the October 2021 print edition of Dental Economics.

Howard Glazer, DDS, FAGD, is a columnist for Dental Economics. He is a key opinion leader in dental products and maintains a general practice in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Dr. Glazer is a fellow and past president of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He lectures frequently on the subjects of dental materials, cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry, and patient management.

About the Author

Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD

Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, American Society for Dental Aesthetics, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and a diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is an attending dentist at the Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey, and the deputy chief forensic dental consultant to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York.

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