GC Gold Label Type 2 Universal Restorative GI Cement

GC Gold Label Type 2 Universal Restorative GI Cement A Strontium-based Glass Ionomer:

All GC Gold Label Glass Ionomer contains strontium glass. The strontium glass provides good radiopacity and snapset characteristics, unanimously preferred by clinicians around the world. 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:
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. All GC Gold Label Glass Ionomer strengthens over time in saliva.

A Consistent Predictable Seal:
All GC Gold Label Glass Ionomer will display a glossy surface after mixing. This indicates sufficient free polyacrylic acid is available to begin the ion exchange process. The subsequent movement of ions between dentin, enamel and GC Glass Ionomer creates an ion exchange zone which chemically fuses them together. The resulting seal is consistent, predictable and long lasting.

Features

• Intrinsic chemical adhesion to both tooth structure and metal
• Glass Ionomer formulation
• Fluoride release
• High mechanical strength
• Excellent wetting properties
• Film thickness of just 15 microns
• Radiopaque
• Sharp set characteristics
• Low solubility
• Long term clinical data

Benefits:

• No surface preparation or bonding agent required, yet with exceptional retention characteristics
• Biocompatible and with a tooth-like coefficient of thermal expansion maintaining the marginal seal
• Protection from secondary caries
• Sufficiently strong for routine luting and lining requirements
• Easier to mix resulting in an smooth ultra creamy mix
• Excellent flow and complete seating of the crown, bridge or orthodontic band and the ideal viscosity for lining
• Easy post-operative checks
• Less chairside stress for both patient and dentist
• More durable, longer lasting marginal seal
• Assurance of success

Advantages: 

• Resistant to moisture
• Excellent marginal seal
• Good radiopacity
• Intrinsic adhesion to dentine and enamel
• Good handling

Indications:

• Restoration of Class II and V cavities
• Erosion lesions
• Primary teeth
• Base / core build-ups