Core build-up materials are used when there is not enough healthy tooth left for proper crown placement. Building up the core of the tooth with resin or plastic composites allows for better retention of the crown and reduced sensitivity while strengthening the tooth itself. Composition of core build-up materials should be close to that of dentin. Core build-up materials may be light-cured, self-cured or dual cured. A benefit of dual cure is the assurance of complete curing even in areas that may be hard to reach for the curing light. Curing times vary but are often completed within 5 minutes. Vendors often offer a compatible natural or opaque shade as well as a contrasting color for easy core identification. For easy application, many vendors offer auto-mix syringes with needle tips for perfect placement, many of these are self-adhesive, however be sure to inquire whether a bonding agent is needed. There are a multitude of core build-up products on the market, research and choose the product that will best fit in with your needs.
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Company | Centrix | Centrix | Centrix | Centrix | Centrix |
Item | Encore AF Advanced Formula Self-Cure Composite Core Build-Up Material | Connexio 7th Generation Bonding System | Encore D/C MiniMix Dual-Cure Core Build-Up Material | Encore Self-Cure Composite Core Buildup Material | SuperCure and SuperCure-Q Light-Activated Core Buildup Material |
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Description | Encore AF is a smoother, creamier version of the Encore self-cure composite core buildup material. The improved blend of hybrid glass filler syringes | Connexio is a dual-cure, self-etching bonding system that creates a strong, resilient bond quickly and easily. Reinforced with nano-particles, | The single-dose Encore D/C MiniMix kit contains 36 cartridges. Each cartridge has two mixings nozzle and our exclusive needletip. Our product is dual- | Encore is a self-cure composite core buildup material that mixes easily and syringes through a NeedleTube™. Available with or without fluoride in | Syringes easily and stays where placed without slump. Cures fast and deep. The barium borosilicate glass filler cuts easily, letting you prep the core |
Quantity | 1 Base (25 g)
1 Catalyst (25 g) | 1 Part A (3 mL)
1 Part B (3 mL) | 36 Single-Dose Cartridges (0.5 mL)
72 Mixing Nozzles | 1 Base (25 g)
1 Catalyst (25 g)
1 Connexio™ Part A (3 mL)
1 Connexio™ Part B (3 mL)
Mixing Pad
NeedleTubes™ Micro Applicators
Spatulas | 310140 / 310142 - 30 Tips (0.25 g)
310141 / 310143 / 310146 / 310147 - 30 Tips (0.5 g) |
Cure Type | Self Cure | Dual Cure | Dual Cure | Self Cure | Light Cure |
Compressive Strength | 43,221 psi (298 MPa) | Not Available | 32,198 psi (222 MPa) | 29,878 psi (206 MPa) | 34,084 psi (235 MPa) |
Set Time | 4 - 5 minutes | 10 seconds | 40 seconds | 4 - 5 minutes | 40 seconds |
Material Type | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | SuperCure - Barium Borosilicate Glass
SuperCure Q - Barium Borosilicate, Quartz Glass |
Other Core Component | Fluoride | Not Available | Not Available | Flouride | Not Available |
Bonding Agent Needed | Yes | Yes | Not Available | Yes | Yes |
Bond Strength | Not Available | 5,700 psi (39.3 MPa) | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Tensile Strength | 6,817 psi (47 MPa) | 3,553 psi (24.5 MPa) | 6,962 psi (48 MPa) | 6,527 psi (45 MPa) | 7,252 psi (50 MPa) |
Shades | Natural
White | Not Available | Contrast Blue
Natural | Natural
White | Contrast
Natural |
Dispensing | Syringe | Bottle | Syringe | NeedleTubes Micro Applicator | Syringe |
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