Core Build-up Materials

Core build-up materials are used when there is not enough healthy tooth left for proper crown placement. Building up the core of the tooth with resin or plastic composites allows for better retention of the crown and reduced sensitivity while strengthening the tooth itself. Composition of core build-up materials should be close to that of dentin. Core build-up materials may be light-cured, self-cured or dual cured. A benefit of dual cure is the assurance of complete curing even in areas that may be hard to reach for the curing light. Curing times vary but are often completed within 5 minutes. Vendors often offer a compatible natural or opaque shade as well as a contrasting color for easy core identification. For easy application, many vendors offer auto-mix syringes with needle tips for perfect placement, many of these are self-adhesive, however be sure to inquire whether a bonding agent is needed. There are a multitude of core build-up products on the market, research and choose the product that will best fit in with your needs.
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ItemRock Core Build-Up CompositeCore Paste Jars Core Build-Up and Posterior Restorative MaterialCore Paste Syringeable Core Build-Up and Posterior Restorative MaterialCore Paste XP Core Build-Up and Posterior Restorative MaterialCore Shade GlasIonomer Core Build-Up Base Cement
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DescriptionRock Core stands with few other products as a staple of crown and bridge dentistry. It is a dual-cure composite with high compressive strength and Core Paste is a creamy, radiopaque, composite resin system developed specifically for high-strength, reliable, core build-ups under fixed prosthesis Core Paste is a creamy, radiopaque, composite resin system developed specifically for high-strength, reliable, core build-ups under fixed prosthesis Core Paste XP Syringe has the same strength and excellent handling characteristics of original Core Paste, with over 29 years of clinical success. TheCoreShade GlasIonomer is formulated to provide a dependable, easily detectable, metal-free core build-up.
QuantityAutomix Cartridge (25 mL)1 Core Paste A Initiator (25g), 1 Core Paste B (25g)1 cartridge (50g)4 syringes (10g/syringe)1 Gray Powder (25 g)
1 Liquid (10 mL)
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Mixing Pad
Cure TypeDual CureDual CureDual Cure & Self CureDual CureNot Available
Compressive Strength300 Mpa22022022021,320 psi (147 MPa)
Set Time(Light Cure) 40 seconds
(Self Cure) 5 minutes
3 to 4 minutes; 1.5 to 2 minutes for Quick-CureSelf-Cure White & White w/ Fluoride will cure in 1 to 2 minutes
Dual-Cure Enamel will self-cure in 2.5 to 4.5 minutes (can use a curing light to hasten polmerization)
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Material TypeResinResinNot AvailableResinGlass Ionomer
Other Core ComponentSilicaOption of FluorideOption of FluorideOption of FluorideNot Available
Bonding Agent NeededNoneYesYesYesNot Available
Tensile Strength60 MpaNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
ShadesWhite
A2
White, White w/ Fluoride, White Quick-Cure with Fluoride, Enamel, Email Quick-cure, Enamel with Fluoride, BlueWhite w/ Fluoride (Self-Cure), White (Self-Cure), Enamel (Dual Cure)Enamel, Enamel w/ Fluoride, White, White w/ FluorideGray
DispensingGunCentrix GunDispensing GunAuto-mixing syringe delivery-- No dispensing gun requiredBottle
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