Glass ionomer luting cement
INDICATIONS
Attachment of crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, posts and orthodontic bands
CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS
No temperature rise during setting
Highly biocompatible, low acidity
Micro-fine film thickness for occlusal accuracy
Excellent adhesion to dentine and enamel
High compressive strength and low solubility
SPECIFICATION
| Sr. | Test Performed | Limit | Result |
| 1. | General Characteristics | It is a radiopaque fine glass powder and organic polymer liquid used as luting material for dental crown and bridge. |
Complies |
| 2. | Film Thickness | Not more than 25 µm | 16 µm |
| 3. | Net Setting Time |
Not less than 1.5 and not more than 8 minutes |
5.2 |
| 4. | Compressive Strength |
Not less than 50 MPa |
62 MPa |
| 5. | Acid erosion |
Not more than 0.17mm |
0.08 mm |
| 6. | Acid Soluble Pb content |
Not more than 100mg/kg |
72mg/kg |
| 7. | Radiopacity | Shall be equivalent to that of the same thickness of aluminium. | Complies |
