A high strength, general purpose direct aesthetic restorative.
An enhanced glass ionomer filling material, which has been developed for minimal intervention dentistry. Ideal for use in posterior situations where aesthetics are of prime concern.
Available in two formats: powder/liquid and capsules (coming soon).
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Superb translucency | Excellent appearance |
| Aesthetic match to natural tooth | Visually superior |
| VITA® shading | Good colour matching |
| Contains fluorescent additive | Matches enamel fluorescence |
| High compressive strength | Durable restorations |
| Radiopaque | Shows on patient x-rays |
| Packable consistency | For ease of use |
| Excellent biocompatibility | Minimal pulpal reaction |
| Adheres chemically to tooth structure | No need to etch or bond |
| Low solubility | For prolonged life |
Product indications
- Minimal Intervention (MI) treatment
- ART Technique
- Suitable for class I and II cavities in the adult dentition (non-load bearing)
- Geriatric and Paediatric restoration classes I, II, III, V cavities
- Final restorative for deciduous teeth
- Intermediate restorative for heavy stress cavities
- Sealing of pits and fissures Base and lining material
Typical properties
| Working time | Setting time | Compressive strength | Shear bond strength | Acid erosion | Solubility (mm/hr) | Radiopacity (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO9917-1:2007(E) Classes B & C | – | 1 min 30 sec – 6 mins | 100 MPa | – | 0.17 max | – | – |
| Aesthetic Posterior Glass Ionomer Restorative | 2 mins | 3 mins 10 secs | 260MPA | 4.0 MPa (To Bovine enamel & dentine) | 0.0038 | 0.8% | 2.5 |
Shelflife
3 years from the date of manufacture when supplied in AHL’s standard packaging.
Ordering information
| Available in | Code |
|---|---|
| Powder/liquid type 10g/5ml A2 | 276XA2 |
| Powder/liquid type 10g/5ml A3.5 | 276XA3.5 |
| Capsules (x50) A2 (coming soon) | 328XA2 |
| Capsules (x50) A3 (coming soon) | 328XA3 |
| Capsules (x50) A3.5 (coming soon) | 328XA3.5 |
More information about the product is available in Product Data Sheet here.
