Gluma
Encyclopedia
Gluma is a brand-name desensitizer, used in dentistry
to treat sensitivity.
and 35% HEMA (hydroxyethyl methacrylate
) in water
is used to help control both hypersensitive dentin
and reduce the incidence of post-operative sensitivity in restorative dentistry
procedures. It’s also useful as a cavity disinfectant, a rewetting agent and an adhesion
promoter (when combined with most dentin bonding systems).
Research indicates that when used as a desensitizer under bonded restorative material, Gluma has no significant influence on bond strength, unlike some other liners, which contribute to a decrease in bond strength. In one study, potassium nitrate
was more effective at reducing sensitivity.
, thereby preventing the flow of fluid and decreasing sensitivity.
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
to treat sensitivity.
Use
Its formula of 5% glutaraldehydeGlutaraldehyde
Glutaraldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH22. A pungent colorless oily liquid, glutaraldehyde is used to disinfect medical and dental equipment...
and 35% HEMA (hydroxyethyl methacrylate
Methacrylate
Methacrylates are the salts or esters of methacrylic acid.Methacrylates contain methyl-vinyl groups, that is, two carbon atoms double bonded to each other, directly attached to the carbonyl carbon, and wherein the vinyl group is substituted with a non-terminal methyl group.Methacrylates are common...
) in water
Water
Water is a chemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds. Water is a liquid at ambient conditions, but it often co-exists on Earth with its solid state, ice, and gaseous state . Water also exists in a...
is used to help control both hypersensitive dentin
Dentin
Dentine is a calcified tissue of the body, and along with enamel, cementum, and pulp is one of the four major components of teeth. Usually, it is covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root and surrounds the entire pulp...
and reduce the incidence of post-operative sensitivity in restorative dentistry
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
procedures. It’s also useful as a cavity disinfectant, a rewetting agent and an adhesion
Adhesion
Adhesion is any attraction process between dissimilar molecular species that can potentially bring them in close contact. By contrast, cohesion takes place between similar molecules....
promoter (when combined with most dentin bonding systems).
Research indicates that when used as a desensitizer under bonded restorative material, Gluma has no significant influence on bond strength, unlike some other liners, which contribute to a decrease in bond strength. In one study, potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the formula KNO3. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrate ions NO3−.It occurs as a mineral niter and is a natural solid source of nitrogen. Its common names include saltpetre , from medieval Latin sal petræ: "stone salt" or possibly "Salt...
was more effective at reducing sensitivity.
Method of action
The glutaraldehyde in Gluma works by occluding (blocking) the microscopic tubules that compose dentinDentin
Dentine is a calcified tissue of the body, and along with enamel, cementum, and pulp is one of the four major components of teeth. Usually, it is covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root and surrounds the entire pulp...
, thereby preventing the flow of fluid and decreasing sensitivity.