Hi Sarna, well regarding this question about GI :
in composite resin restoration GIC can be used a s base because they are
a.sedative to pulp
b.neutral in color
c biocompatible
d.compatible with the expansion of resin
i have not read any where that it says GI has sedative effect !!and if we look at the options we can eliminate B and D and we have to chose either A.sedative or C.biocompatible. and as i think that,any other dental material which can be placed in contact with living tissues whithout causing any harm is Biocompatible, but is not necessarily sedative.
i always put GI underneath resin composite in deep restorations so i spare the the thin dentin layer above the pulp from being etched and boned PLUS GI is caries-protective, releasing fluor ions prevent bacterial accumulation and pulpal irritation. in some cases,patients return complaining of pain after placing a composite obturation without GI base, and once i redo the obturation putting a GI base underneath and then composite obturation, the pain is gone. thats why it implies to me that GI has a sedative effect.
but u made me rethink and i searched in many books. In my university books say that GI r biocompatible and caries-protective. and the acidity is very low and it is neutralized after the mixing is complete
In Art and science of operative dentistry book i found that they recommend placing Ca(OH)2 always when the residual dentin layer is less than 0.5 mm, in spite of the self-limiting initial acidic effect of the GI.
in other books wherever i read sedative they mean Ca(oh)2.
I need a definition and example for a Biocompatible material and for a Sedative material !!