Consultants’ Comments
- “Very easy to use.”
- “Homogeneous mix – adapts well to the tooth.”
- “Light activated – easy to control working time.”
- “Wonderful esthetics, especially for Class V restorations – good translucency.”
- “Less sticky than traditional glass ionomers.”
- “Capsule is hard to activate.”
- “Make a thinner tip that is easier to bend to improve ease of placement.”
Description
Riva Light Cure is a fluoride-releasing, light-cured, resin-reinforced glass ionomer restorative material. It is indicated for Class I, II III, and V restorations; for restoration of primary teeth; core build-ups; root surface restorations; as a base or liner, pit and fissure sealant; and for semi-permanent fillings. It is available in shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B2, B3, B4, C2, C4 and a bleach shade. It is available in capsules or powder/liquid kits. The kit evaluated included a kit of 50 Riva Light Cure in assorted shades; a 10 ml bottle of Riva Conditioner (polyacrylic acid); Riva Applicator 2; product literature; quick reference guide and instructions; and expanded instructions/MSDS. Riva Light Cure was used by 21 consultants in 480 cases. It received an 89% clinical rating.
Product Features
The large number of indications makes Riva Light Cure useful for many clinical conditions. Consultants found the material easy to work with and appreciated the variety of shades available. The light-cured feature allows control over working time and is an advantage over traditional glass ionomers. Overall, consultants liked the esthetics and choice of shades. Some consultants found the capsule difficult to activate. Forty-three percent of consultants reported that Riva Light Cure was better than and 38% reported it was equivalent to their current resin-reinforced glass ionomer. Fifty-two percent would switch and 76% would recommend this product.
Clinical Tips
Use the conditioner to get optimal bonding.
Wet your instrument with bonding resin for contouring or packing.
Editors’ Note:
Since the evaluation of Riva Light Cure, the manufacturer has developed an easier to activate and extrude capsule.
