A high strength strontium-based glass ionomer restorative providing all the properties of genuine glass ionomers with physical properties strong enough for use in posterior teeth.
A Strontium-based Glass Ionomer:
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All GC Gold Label Glass Ionomer contains strontium glass.
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The strontium glass provides good radiopacity and snapset characteristics, unanimously preferred by clinicians around the world.
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Interestingly, strontium will mimic calcium in the formation of strontium hydroxyapatite and strontium fluoroapatite to affect internal remineralization within the tooth structure.
Surface Strengthening Effect:
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Research has shown that a strontium-based glass ionomer placed in calcium-containing environment (saliva) will result in calcium ion diffusing into the glass ionomer surface achieving a surface strengthening effect.
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All GC Gold Label Glass Ionomer strengthens over time in saliva.
A Consistent Predictable Seal:
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All GC Gold Label Glass Ionomer will display a glossy surface after mixing.
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This indicates sufficient free polyacrylic acid is available to begin the ion exchange process.
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The subsequent movement of ions between dentin, enamel and GC Glass Ionomer creates an ion exchange zone which chemically fuses them together.
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The resulting seal is consistent, predictable and long lasting.
INDICATIONS:
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Class I and small Class II restorations in non-load bearing areas
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Class I and Class II restorations in deciduous teeth
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Transitional restorations
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Base / Core build-ups