Sdi Riva Self Cure GIC Powder & Liquid A1

TECHNICAL DATA:

Compressive Strength: 270MPa

STORAGE AND HANDLING

• Do not remove Riva Self Cure capsules from their foil packets until ready to use
• Store at temperatures between 4°C – 20°C (39°F – 68°F) for capsules and 4°C – 30°C (39°F – 86°F) for powder liquid kits
• Use at room temperature between 20°C and 25°C (68°F – 77°F).

PRECAUTIONS :-

• For professional use only
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiry date
• Do not mix powder or liquid with any other brand of glass ionomer products

• 1 x 6.9mL (8g) Riva Self Cure Liquid bottle
• 1 x 15g Riva Self Cure Powder jar

A. CAVITY PREPARATION :-

1. Clean and isolate tooth.

Note: A conservative cavity should be prepared, employing standard techniques and instruments. Undercuts are not necessary

2. In cases where pulp protection is necessary, use a calcium hydroxide liner

B. CONDITIONING / ETCHING :-

1. Apply Riva Conditioner to the prepared surfaces and leave in cavity for 10 seconds

2. Rinse thoroughly with water

3. Remove excess water. Keep moist. Avoid contamination.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to completely dry the surface. Surface should be glistening

C. PROCEDURE FOR MIXING AND PLACING

CAPSULE SYSTEM :-

1 Push the plunger on a hard surface until it flush with the body of the capsule. Important: Do not click with an applicator before you mix

2. Immediately place activated capsule into the Ultramat 2 amalgamator or any high speed capsule mixer (4000 – 4800 rpm)

3. Mix for 10 seconds

NOTE: The working time can be extended by decreasing the mixing time by no more than 3 seconds (i.e. minimum mixing time is 7 seconds)

4. Immediately remove the capsule and place into the Riva capsule applicator

5. Click the trigger of the Riva capsule applicator until glass ionomer paste is seen through the clear nozzle

6. Extrude Riva Self Cure into the cavity, being careful not to trap air under the restoration.

NOTE: Temperatures higher than 23±1˚C will shorten the working time specified in the above table

7. At the end of the working time, apply Riva Coat to all exposed surfaces of restoration

8. Light cure for 10 seconds.

POWDER / LIQUID SYSTEM (REGULAR SET ONLY)

1. Gently tap Riva Self Cure powder bottle on the hand. Using the plastic scoop provided, dispense one level measure of powder onto the mixing pad

2. Carefully dispense the recommended number of drops of Riva Self Cure Liquid next to the powder on the mixing pad. Replace cap tightly

3. Use a plastic spatula and divide the powder into two equal parts

4. Mix the liquid with one part of the powder for 10 seconds and then include the second part and continue mixing for another 15 to 20 seconds

5. Place mixed paste into the cavity, being careful not to trap air under or within the restoration. At 23ºC / 74ºF, the working time will be about two minutes

6. At the end of the working time, apply Riva Coat to all exposed surfaces of restoration

7. Light cure for 10 seconds

D. FINISHING :-

1. Finish the restoration using standard techniques, after the specified finishing time

2. Apply another layer of Riva Coat

3. Light cure for 10 seconds

4. Instruct patient not to eat for at least one hour after procedure.