GC Fuji IX GP FAST is the fast setting version of GC Fuji IX GP, a strong, wear-resistant multipurpose glass ionomer restorative. This product achieves its initial set in only 3 minutes and 35 seconds after mixing; final finishing can begin in only 3 minutes after placement. It's non-sticky, dough-like consistency and simple placement technique make minimally invasive restorations a snap. It possesses all the benefits of a glass ionomer, with the additional advantages of packability and handling ease. The encapsulated GC Fuji IX GP FAST is available in 5 Vita® Shades.
Features & Benefits:
- Advanced glass ionomer
- Self-adhesion to tooth structure
- Tooth-like coefficient of thermal expansion to maintain the marginal seal
- Thermal insulation
- Biocompatible
- Stronger, harder, wear-resistant and less soluble than the previous generations
- Allows for a wide range of applications
- Can be bulk-filled for increased simplicity of placement
- Ideal alternative to amalgam, composite and compomer for geriatric and pediatric applications
- Reduces the chance of washout
- Increases the durability of the restoration
- Sustained, rechargeable fluoride release
- Reduces the propensity for secondary caries
- Fluoride release is recharged when the patient uses a fluoridated rinse or dentifrice
- Radiopaque
- Facilitates oral diagnosis
- Convenient, premeasured capsules offered in 5 Vita® Shades
- Encapsulated material can be mixed and applied in less than 30 seconds
- Improved shade matching