G-CAM is one of those rare materials that could change the dental industry.This material is easy for professionals to use and offers patients an incredibly comfortable experience. Together, these features make it a real game-changer for crown and bridge.
G-CAM is a unique PMMA-based material reinforced with graphene. This makes it ideal for permanent restorations. It is made by Graphenano’s dental division, a Spanish company that applies graphene across many industries.
Originally launched in 2019, the precise “graphene doping” process has resulted in a material which ticks almost all the boxes we look for in dentistry:
G-CAM is a monolithic material milled from pucks, giving it a final appearance that looks more natural, similar to BruxZir. Pucks are available in shades A1, A2, A3, B2, C2 & BL2. We can also surface stain the material where needed. This makes G-CAM perfect for use in permanent posterior restorations.
Although zirconia has a higher hardness, G-CAM offers high flexural strength, which means it can absorb impacts more easily and provide greater durability. This means G-CAM is excellent at resisting deformation through chewing/grinding without breaking. In the unlikely event the restoration does break, it can be easily repaired with light-cure composite.
Unlike traditional PMMA, G-CAM works for almost all permanent restorations. Its ability to be added to with pink composite makes it an excellent choice for implant solutions. It can be milled very thin, and adjustments are easy to make without any specialist tools.
G-Cam comparison chart
G-Cam preparation guide
One of G-CAM’s biggest draws is the experience for the patient. The click-clack sounds that patients hear with porcelain or zirconia restorations are completely absent and the G-CAM equivalent to a 70g zirconia restoration could weigh as little as 12g. This lightness means patients will feel very little difference between the restoration and their natural dentition.
For cases with a dark/discoloured prep, we would strongly recommend the use of block-out cement to avoid distortion of the final shade. Because of the milling method used in G-CAM’s manufacture, we therefore do not recommend this material for inlays.
G-CAM combines outstanding quality with affordability. Because it’s easy to produce in the lab, each unit starts from just £75. As there’s no sintering process, we can also drastically reduce turnaround times for urgent cases.
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First Published: Mar 2022
