Consultants’ Comments
- “I like the fluoride release.”
- “Opacity facilitated easy cleaning.”
- “There were no complaints of sensitivity during or after use.”
- “Setting time is longer than I would like.”
- “Capsule is hard to activate.”
- “With multiple crowns, it was hard to determine whether there would be enough cement left in the capsule for all of them without having to mix another one.”
Description
GlasIonomer Cement CX-Plus CAPSULE is a self-cured, fast-set glass ionomer luting cement indicated for cementation of crowns, inlays, and bridges. CX-Plus has a high level of fluoride release and a high compressive strength. Manual activation of the capsule is followed by mixing for 10 seconds in a high-speed capsule mixer. CX-Plus has a working time of 3:10 from the start of mixing and a setting time of 4:10. Each box contains 50 foil-wrapped capsules. GlasIonomer Cement CX-Plus CAPSULE was evaluated by 30 consultants in 596 uses. This luting cement received an 86% clinical rating.
Product Features
Consultants used CX-Plus CAPSULE for a variety of indications including cementation of metal- and zirconia-based crowns and bridges, posts, ortho bands, stainless steel crowns and crowns over implants. CX-Plus CAPSULE provides a homogeneous mix and is easy to express into the restoration. The cement coats the restoration without running yet flows well under pressure during seating. Excess cement peels cleanly from the margins when done during the gel stage. Consultants who took radiographs of completed restorations reported CX-Plus to be radiopaque
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Clinical Tips
- Leave the tooth moist to avoid dehydration and postoperative
sensitivity.
