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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Company | Kuraray America, Inc. | Kuraray America, Inc. |
Item | Clearfil Core Build-Up Material | Clearfil DC Core Plus Build-Up Material |
Price | Inquire | Inquire |
Description | CLEARFIL CORE is a chemical-cure composite core build-up material that has a unique shade and high compressive strength. It is especially suitable for | CLEARFILâ„¢ DC CORE PLUS is a dual-cure (light-cure with self-curing property) two-component core build-up material supplied in an automix delivery |
Quantity | 1 Catalyst Paste (23 g)
1 Universal Paste (21 g) | 1 Automix Syringe, Paste A (8.9 g / 4.5 mL) and Paste B (9 g / 4.5 mL)
10 Large Guide Tips
10 Small Guide Tips
20 Mixing Tips |
Cure Type | Self Cure | Dual Cure |
Set Time | 1 minute 30 seconds | Not Available |
Material Type | Composite | Not Available |
Bonding Agent Needed | Yes | Optional |
Shades | Neutral | Dentin
White |
Dispensing | Jar | Syringe |
Get Info | Inquire | Inquire |