Equia Forte Flashcards
1
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What is Equia Forte?
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Bulk fill restorative material with new glass hybrid technology
2
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Describe Glass Hybrid Technology in Equia Forte
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- Highly reactive, ultrafine glass disperse within the glass ionomer fillers to accelerate and enhance matrix formation after mixing
- Increases ion availability and builds stronger matrix structure with greater physical properties, wear resistance and fluoride release
3
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What is the function of Equia Forte Coat?
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Acts as a thin coating, improving translucency and strength of the restoration
4
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How is Equia Forte Coat applied?
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- Applied with brush and light cured to form a highly wear resistant, self adhesive laminate providing smooth, sealed surface with higher strength and wear resistance
- Placed and cured for 20s after final finishing
5
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Name 5 indications for Equia Forte
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- Class I restorations
- Non stress bearing Class II restorations
- Intermediate restorations
- Class V and root surface restorations
- Core build up
6
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Name 4 features of improved efficiency of polymerization using Equia Forte Coat
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- Better flow gives thinner film layer
- Smoother final surface
- Over 40% improved wear resistance
- 35% increase in hardness
7
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Name 5 advantages of Equia Forte
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- Low shrinkage stress
- Bulk fill and packable
- Chemical adhesion
- Not technique sensitive
- Increase strength of glass ionomer over time due to unique maturation effect
