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 | GC America Inc. | GC America Inc. | GC America Inc. | GC America Inc. | GC America Inc. |
| Item | Miracle Mix Metal-Reinforced Crown and Core Build-Up | GC Fuji II LC Glass Ionomer Restorative | GC Fuji IX GP FAST Packable Posterior Restorative | GC Fuji IX GP Packable Posterior Restorative | Gradia Core Composite for Core Build-Up for Post Cementation |
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| Description | Miracle Mix offers the proven formula of glass ionomer cement with 100% fine, silver alloy powder for lasting core build-ups, block-outs and repair. | GC Fuji II LC has smaller glass particles which allow greater density and assures a smoother, glossier, more attractive finish. The harder material | GC Fuji IX GP FAST is the fast setting version of GC Fuji IX GP, a strong, wear-resistant multipurpose glass ionomer restorative. This product | GC Fuji IX GP is the easy-to-use, handle and place fluoride releasing alternative to expensive compomers and composites and in many cases, amalgam. It | GRADIA CORE has a one-step, self-etching bonding system and easy mixing system, which results in a homogeneous mix of the two paste components. The |
| Quantity | 000124 - 50 Capsules
000239 - 1 Alloy Powder (17 g), 1 Liquid (10 g), 1 Powder (15 g) | 436400 - 25 Powder (0.33 g) / Liquid (0.085 mL) Capsules (5 Each of A1, A2, A3, B2, C2)
436700 - 25 Powder (0.33 g) / Liquid (0.085 mL) Capsules (5 Each of A3.5, A4, B3, B4, C4) | 1 Cavity Conditioner (5.7 mL)
1 GC Fuji Coat LC (5.2 mL)
50 Capsules (10 Each of A2, A3, A3.5, B2, B3)
Capsule Applier | 439153 - 1 Cavity Conditioner (5.7 mL), 1 GC Fuji Coat LC (5.2 mL), 50 Capsules (10 Each of A2, A3, A3.5, B2 B3), GC Fuji Capsule Applier
439901 - 1 Cavity Conditioner (5.7 mL), 1 GC Fuji Coat LC (5.2 mL), 1 Liquid (8 g), 1 Powder (15 g) (A2) | 1 Cartridge (10 mL)
20 Intra-Oral Nozzles
20 Mixing Tips
Dispensing Dish
Micro Tip Applicator
Micro Tip Holder
Self-Etching Bond Liquid A
Self-Etching Bond Liquid B |
| Cure Type | Self Cure | Light Cure | Self Cure | Not Available | Dual Cure |
| Compressive Strength | Not Available | Not Available | 38,870 psi (268 MPa) | 31,908 psi (220 MPa) | 39,595 psi (273 MPa) |
| Set Time | 000124 - 5 minutes
000239 - 5 - 5.5 minutes | 20 seconds | 2 minutes | 2 minutes 20 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Material Type | Silver Alloy Glass Ionomer | Glass Ionomer | Packable Glass Ionomer | Packable Glass Ionomer | Composite |
| Bonding Agent Needed | Not Available | Not Available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bond Strength | Not Available | Not Available | Bovine Dentin - 841 psi (5.8 MPa)
Bovine Enamel - 957 psi (6.6 MPa) | Bovine Dentin - 638 psi (4.4 MPa)
Bovine Enamel - 856 psi (5.9 MPa) | Dentin - 3,147 psi (21.7 MPa)
Enamel - 3,133 (21.6 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength | Not Available | Not Available | 3,336 psi (23 MPa) | 3,191 psi (22 MPa) | Not Available |
| Shades | Not Available | A1
A2
A3
A3.5
A4
B2
B3
B4
C2
C4 | A2
A3
A3.5
B2
B3 | A2
A3
A3.5
B2
B3 | Not Available |
| Dispensing | Bottle
Capsule | Bottle | Capsule | Capsule | Dispensing Gun |
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