Advantages of glass hybrid materials in daily practice

Abstract Body: Glass Ionomer Cements (GI) are very well-known dental products mainly used in restorative and luting cases. The reinforcement of the formulation created the new generation of GI, called Glass Hybrid Materials (GHM), well indicated for extended Class II direct restorations. In such case, several characteristics are useful, such as self-adhesive properties and easy handling. However, GHM’s clinical indications are still under discussion, in particular when considered amongst others as alternatives to amalgam. This presentation will focus on the clinical indications of GHM: their physical and mechanical properties, the shape of cavities, the clinical steps, and the expected longevity of GHM restorations. Advantages for clinicians and patients such as cost efficiency, durability, reliability, easy handling, range of indications will be illustrated, and results of medium/long term clinical trial will be presented.