Shofu Zirconomer Improved

Shofu Zirconomer Improved

Zirconomer Improved, a reinforced Glass Ionomer with special zirconia fillers, combines the strength of amalgam with glass ionomer's protective benefits without mercury hazards. It provides sustained fluoride protection, making it ideal for permanent posterior restorations in high-risk patients and cases requiring strong structural cores. With superior mechanical properties, including high compressive strength and dimensional stability, Zirconomer Improved ensures long-lasting performance in stress-bearing posterior restorations. Its remarkable translucency, achieved through zirconia nano fillers, offers a natural tooth color match, making it suitable for cores requiring coverage with high-end all-ceramic restorations. 

INDICATIONS :

• Class I and II cavities in deciduous teeth
• Class I and II restoration in selected permanent teeth
• Repair of amalgam restored teeth when either tooth or restoration has fractured
• In all classes of cavities where radiopacity is a prime requirement
• Core build-up
• Repair of crown margins

Features :

• High strength and durability like Silver amalgam with protective benefits of glassionomer
• Improved edge strength and marginal adaptation
• High translucency, flexural modulus and compressive strength
• Improved mixing and handling characteristics
• Excellent resistance to abrasion and erosion
• Remarkable radiopacity
• Sustained high fluoride release for anti-cariogenic benefits especially in cases with high caries risk
• Exceptional for minimally invasive procedures as it chemically bonds to enamel and dentin while displaying tooth-like co-efficient of thermal expansion, which results in low interfacial stresses and minimizes potential for failure
• Packable and condensable like amalgam without the hazard of mercury or the risk of corrosion, expansion and thermal conductivity
• For class i & ii, structural base in sandwich restorations, core build-up, root surfaces where overdentures rest, in both pediatric and geriatic cases, as long-term temporary for fractured cusps & fractures amalgam restoratios as well as in ART techniques.

COMPOSITION :

• Powder : Fluoroaluminosilicate glass, Zirconium oxide, 
  pigments and others
• Liquid : Polyacrylic acid solution and Tartaric acid

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :

Packaging :

• 1 x 12 gm Powder (Shade : Universal)
• 1 x 5 ml Liquid
• 1 x Mixing Pad
• 1 x Spoon & Spatula

Direction to Use :

• Preparation: Prepare the tooth for restoration by removing any decay or damaged tooth structure. Clean the tooth and surrounding area thoroughly.
• Mixing: Mix the Shofu Zirconomer Improved powder and liquid instructions. The mixing time is typically 10-15 seconds.
• Placement: Place the mixed Shofu Zirconomer Improved into the prepared cavity using a suitable instrument. It is important to work quickly as the material will begin to set within a few minutes.
• Condensation: Use a suitable instrument to condense the Shofu Zirconomer Improved and ensure it is evenly distributed within the cavity. It is important to avoid overfilling the cavity as this may result in excess material and potential occlusal interferences.
• Finishing: Once the material has set, finish and polish the restoration using a suitable polishing system. It is important to avoid over-polishing as this may reduce the material's strength and wear resistance.