High Viscosity GIs

Question 1

Name 2 high viscosity glass ionomers

Answer 1

1. Fuji IX

2. Chemfil Rock

Question 2

Name 6 indications for using Fuji IX

Answer 2

1. Primary tooth restorations
2. Non-load bearing Class I and II restorations
3. Class V and root surface restorations
4. Core Build Up
5. Sandwich technique
6. Temporary restorations during RCT

Question 3

Name 5 advantages of Fuji IX

Answer 3

1. High wear resistance and compressive strength
2. Packable with self cure
3. Fluoride releasing
4. Chemically bonds to enamel and dentine
5. Radiopaque and biocompatible
6. Minimal shrinkage

Question 4

Describe mixing, working, setting and final finishing time

Answer 4

Mixing - 10s
Working - 2m
Setting - 2m20s
Final Finishing - 6m

Question 5

What is the filler found in Chemfil Rock?

Question 5

What is the filler found in Chemfil Rock?

Question 5

What is the filler found in Chemfil Rock?

Question 6

What is the filler found in Chemfil Rock?

Answer 6

Zinc-modified reactive glass fillers

Question 7

Name 6 properties of Chemfil Rock

Answer 7

1. Resistant to fracture and wear
2. Self-adhesive to dentine and enamel
3. Packable, non-sticky and sculpable
4. Bulk placement and cure setting
5. Highly opaque
6. Easy application

Question 8

Describe working, setting and minimum time before finishing of Chemfil Rock

Answer 8

Working - Over 1m30s
Setting - 3m
Minimum Time Before Finishing - 6m

Question 9

Name 6 uses of Chemfil Rock

Answer 9

1. Where good isolation is difficult
2. Molar tooth fractures
3. Paediatric dentistry
4. Class V lesions cavities
5. Class III cavities
6. Base / Core build ups

Question 10

Name 2 contra indications for using Chemfil Rock

Answer 10

1. Direct pulp-capping

2. Indirect pulp-capping