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Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS)

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

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Summary

Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS) is the process of appropriately conditioning, priming and placing a layer of adhesive on freshly-cut dentin. This is commonly carried out immediately after the tooth is prepared, at the preparation appointment. This seals the dentin and allows time for the dentin bond to fully develop between preparation of the tooth and placement of the final (direct, indirect or semi-(in)direct) restoration.

Advantages of IDS:

  • Allows time for the dentin bond to develop and therefore for the hybrid layer to mature in a stress-free environment with less influence from polymerisation forces (Decoupling With Time).
  • Combats potential issues relating to the Hierarchy of Bondability (HOB).
  • In comparison to Delayed Dentin Sealing (DDS), where the dentin bonding is carried out at the same time as the fit of the indirect restoration, IDS increases potential bond strength by 400%.
  • Reduces sensitivity in the provisional stage as the tubules are sealed.
  • Reduces post-op sensitivity as the hybrid layer is allowed sufficient time to develop.

Learn More…

To learn about Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS) in more detail, including when and how to carry this out, visit the link below:

Lesson 3 – Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS) and Resin Coating (RC)
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Three lectures on the adhesion behind Immediate Dentin Sealing: posterior adhesive protocols on real cases, the science of the dentin bond, and the foundations of adhesive dentistry.

Adhesive Protocols for Posterior Restorations — Dr Jorge Aravena Diaz Super Dentin: Beyond the Biomimetic Interface — Professor Junji Tagami The Foundations of Adhesive Dentistry: A Restorative Dentistry Update — Dr Melissa Seibert

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