Glass ionomer cements are a restorative dental material used for filling teeth and securing crowns, bridges, onlays and other dental appliances inside the mouth while also providing fluoride release. These cements combine a silicate glass powder and an ionomer which can be an acid in order to create the bond between the restoration and the natural tooth structure. Along with conventional glass ionomer cements, there are variations including resin-modified glass ionomer cements, hybrid ionomer cements, tri-cure glass ionomer and metal reinforced glass ionomer cements. Setting times vary between products and most are either self-cure or dual cure. There are a variety of options when choosing glass ionomer cements, and as with all dental materials, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use to obtain optimal outcomes.
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| Company | SDI | DenMat | GC America Inc. | GC America Inc. | GC America Inc. |
| Item | Riva Luting Cement | Infinity Syringeable | Fuji I Luting Cement | Fuji ORTHO BAND Cement | Fuji ORTHO Cement |
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| Description | Glass ionomer luting cement with fabulous fluoride release. Riva Luting releases very high amounts of fluoride. Caries prevention is totally maximized | Infinity is a dual-cure, fluoride releasing, hybrid resin-ionomer cement. Its high bonding strength, tough fracture resistance, low-film thickness, | Designed for the final cementation of crown and bridge restorations, Fuji I has been refined to provide enhanced physical properties. Fuji I | GC Fuji ORTHO BAND is a blue, resin modified glass ionomer for bonding orthodontic bands. It can also be used for the cementation of appliances | Ideal for bonding brackets, bands and acrylic appliances, Fuji ORTHO is the self-curing formula. Just like Fuji ORTHO LC, you'll experience bonding |
| Quantity | Riva Luting Powder / Liquid Kit: 35 g (1.23 ounces) Powder / 25 g (0.88 ounces) Liquid
Riva Luting Powder / Liquid Kit: 15 g (0.53 ounces) Powder / 11 g (0.39 ounces) Liquid
50 x Riva Luting Capsules | Value Kit: 3 10 g (0.35 ounces) Syringes
60 Auto-Mix Dispensing Tips Syringes | Powder Liquid 1:1 Package Includes:
35g Powder
25 g (0.9 ounces) Liquid
Scoop
Mixing Pads Capsule Package Includes:
50 Capsules
0.33 g Powder And 0.18 g Liquid Per Capsule | GC Fuji ORTHO BAND Paste Pak Starter Kit:
Two Fuji ORTHO BAND Paste Pak Cartridges
One Mixing Pad
One Paste Pak Dispenser
One Mixing Spatula | Fuji ORTHO Standard Package Includes:
40 g (1.4 ounces) Powder
2 Bottles Liquid (6.7 mL Each)
1 Scoop
1 Mixing Pad |
| Compressive Strength | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 110(9) MPa | Not Available |
| Tensile Bond Strength | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 8(3) MPa | Not Available |
| Dual/Self Cure | Not Available | Dual Cure | Self | Self | Self |
| Resin Modified | Not Available | Not Available | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bond Strength to Dentin MPA | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 8(2) MPa | Not Available |
| Film Thickness | 17 µm | Low | Not Available | 3 µm | Not Available |
| Working Time | 3 minutes | Not Available | 2 minutes 15 seconds | 3.5 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Set Time | 5 minutes | Not Available | 2.5 minutes | 3 minutes | 5.5 - 7 minutes |
| Radiopaque | Not Available | Yes | Yes | Not Available | Not Available |
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