Consultants’ Comments

• “PASTE PAK is wonderful – dispenses equal amounts for consistent results.”
• “Easy to mix.”
• “A more viscous material would allow more precise placement.”

Description

GC Fuji LINING LC PASTE PAK is a hybrid ionomer lining material containing aluminosilicate glass in 2-HEMA and UDMA resin matrix. It is indicated as a base or liner under composite or amalgam restorations. The PASTE PAK dispenses base and catalyst pastes that require hand spatulation. Curing time is 20 seconds with a standard halogen curing light (470 nm). The starter package contains a 7-g PASTE PAK cartridge, PASTE PAK dispenser, mixing pad, and spatula. Twenty-six consultants used GC Fuji LINING LC PASTE PAK in over 400 restorative procedures. This product received an 89% clinical rating.

Editors’ Note: The original evaluation was published in THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Vol. 20, No. 3, April 2003.