Description
About Glass Cem – Glass Ionomer Powder And Liquid Type II
- GIC II has radiopaque glass powder and organic polymer liquid.
- It offers strong adhesion to enamel and dentine.
- High compressive strength. It is also used in fillings prior to crown preparations.
- Used in primary teeth fillings/ fissure sealing, filling of cervical erosions.
Advantages:-
Chemical adhesion to tooth structure allows minimal cavity preparation without the need for etching or bonding agents. Chemical setting without shrinkage and similar thermal expansion as tooth structure offers an excellent marginal seal. Strontium based glass provides good radiopacity facilitating post operative diagnosis. Low solubility for more durable and longer lasting restorations.
Benefits:
1. Primary teeth fillings.
2. Fissure sealing.
3. Filling of cervical erosions.
2. Fillings prior to crown preparations.
