Biobase (BB) - The Hybrid Layer

Summary – What is the Biobase?

The Biobase consists of the following layers:

Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS)
Resin Coating (RC)
Thin layer of composite (which is fibre-reinforced if necessary)
Deep Margin Elevation (DME)

Clinical photographs showing the stages of forming the Biobase — **Fig 1.** Clinical photographs showing formation of the Biobase. From left to right: (1) PSZ and CRE. (2) IDS with Clearfil SE Protect and RC with Majesty Flow. (3) Ribbond placed within layer of AP-X Posterior composite.
*Photo Credit: Dr Haider Waleed*

Learn More…

To learn more about the Biobase in relation to Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS), Resin Coating (RC), the Oxygen-Inhibited Layer (OIL) and Decoupling With Time (DWT), see Lesson 3 of the Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Dentistry below.

Lesson 3 – Immediate Dentin Sealing and Resin Coating