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Biomimetic Dentistry Glossary

Biobase (BB)

A key term of biomimetic restorative dentistry, clearly defined. Part of The Hybrid Layer's free reference glossary.

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Summary – What is the Biobase?

The Biobase consists of the following layers:

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.

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Three lectures on building the Biobase: caries detector dye through to a finished biobase, fibre reinforcement of the composite core, and posterior adhesive protocols on real cases.

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