GlasIonomer FX-II Capsule: A Superior Glass Ionomer Restorative
Shofu Dental is announcing the launch of their new direct restorative GlasIonomer FX-II Capsule during the 2013 CDA Presents: San Francisco meeting.
The GlasIonomer FX-II Capsule is an aesthetic, all-purpose, glass ionomer cement for direct restoration, designed for minimally invasive dentistry. As a restoration, the material is shown to have superior levels of fluoride release/rechargability and compressive/tensile strength in comparison to other leading glass ionomers, making it ideal for high caries pediatric and geriatric patients. In addition to this, adhesion to enamel and dentin is consistently stable at equal levels creating a stronger marginal seal. The adhesive strength of this product coupled with natural teeth like thermal expansion properties provides far less strain on the restoration. The radiopaque qualities of the new GlasIonomer FX-II display a highly favorable natural fluorescence.
The application benefits of GlasIonomer FX-II are equally noteworthy. One key benefit is that there is no conditioner required for this material, resulting in faster application time. Simply prepare the cavity using the conventional method, mix the capsule for 10 seconds and apply, net setting time is 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The combination of a fast setting time and no conditioning requirement greatly reduces valuable working time and allows one to see more patients within a day.
Unlike many other glass ionomer restoratives, the new GlasIonomer FX II Capsule demonstrates excellent handling and packability. Indications for use include, non-load bearing C I & C II restorations in permanent dentition, restorations of C III & C V cavities and wedge shaped defects, pediatric/geriatric restorations and core build-up and base/liner material. Offered in shades A2, A3, A3.5 and B2. The material is simultaneously translucent and opaque, creating an aesthetic appeal and beautiful vita shade matching abilities.
Shofu Dental’s GlasIonomer FX-II Capsule is clearly an overall stronger, more durable and highly therapeutic minimally invasive restorative and the most impressive point of all is its extremely favorable price point. Only $4.54 a capsule, packaged in a kit of 50 with a total cost of $227.70.