Description
A fluoride-releasing glass ionomer restorative cement(A2 SHADE) .
INDICATIONS –
- Restoration of primary teeth.
- Core build-up.
- Restorations of Class III, V, and limited Class I cavities.
- The standard powder to liquid ratio is 1:1
Packaging
- 1 x 15gm Powder
- 1 x 13gm Liquid
ADVANTAGES –
- Ease of use
- Longer shelf life
- Sturdy bottle
- Good consistency
- Free-flowing liquid
- Odor-free
- Highly biocompatible and nonirritant to the tissues.
- Excellent strength, good marginal seal and insoluble in the oral cavity.
- High flexural strength, reduces the risk of restoration fracture.
- Adhesion to enamel and dentin.
- Long-term fluoride release.
- Low acid erosion.
- Radiopaque.
- Cost-effective.
- Smooth Mixing.
Key Specification
COMPOSITION OF GIC:
POWDER
- Silica – 41.9%
- Alumina – 28.6 %
- Almunium Flouride – 1.6%
- Calcium fluoride – 15.7%
- Sodium fluoride – 9.3%
- Almunium Phosphate – 3.8 %
LIQUID
- Polyacrylic acid – 35%
- Tartaric Acid – 5-15 %
- Water
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
- Mixing Time 23°C – 30 second
- Working time B 23°C – 2 min
- Setting time B 23°C – 4 min