Tuffbites Tuffcem Luting Type 1 Glass Ionomer Dental Cement

Tuffbites Tuffcem Luting Type 1 Glass Ionomer Dental Cement

Tuffbites Tuffcem Luting Type 1 Glass Ionomer Dental Cement is the ideal radiopaque, self curing translucent, particle glass-ionomer luting material with excellent tooth adhesion high fluoride release and flowability, It is useful for a wide range of clinical applications. Tuffcem luting is available as powder and liquid kit in a universal light yellow shade.

How to Use Tuffbites Tuffcem Luting Type 1 Glass Ionomer Dental Cement :-

Powder/Liquid ratio (0.19/0.12), Mixing time (min. sec) : 45-60 seconds, setting time (min. sec) :

• 2min 30sec, (at 23±1°C from start of mixing) Final finishing commencing time (after seating the restoration) : 5 min.

A. Tooth Preparation :

• Prepare tooth in usual manner. For pulp capping, use calcium hydroxide paste Calcigel.
• Clean the prepared teeth with pumice and water.
• Rinse thoroughly with water. Remove excess moisture by blotting with a cotton pellet or gently blowing with an oil free air.

DO NOT DESICCATE.

Prepared surfaces should appear moist (glistering).

B. Restoration Preparation :

• Make sure that the restoration is pretreated and handled according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

C. Powder and Liquid Dispensing :

• The standard powder to liquid ratio is 0.19/0.12 (1level scoop of powder to 2 drops of liquid.)
• For accurate dispensing of powder lightly tap the bottle against the hand. Do not shake or invert.
• Hold the liquid bottle vertically and squeeze gently.
• Close bottle immediately after use.

D. MIXING : Dispense Powder and Liquid onto the pad. Using the plastic spatula, add all the powder to the liquid. Mix rapidly for 45-60 seconds.

NOTE : When mixing larger amounts, divide the powder into two equal parts. Mix the first portion with all of liquid for 15 seconds. Incorporate the remaining portion & mix the whole thoroughly for 45 seconds (Total 60 seconds).

E. APPLICATIONS : IMMEDIATELY apply (within 1 minute after dispensing) to the surfaces to be coated using a micro applicators, DO NOTAIR BLOW..

CONTRAINDICATION :-

• Tuffcem Luting should not be used if the patient is known to be allergic to any of the ingredient used.
• Do not apply the material directly onto areas near the pulp or on to the exposed pulp as irritation may occur.