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RIVA SELF CURE HV

Product Description

Following suit with SDI’s other glass ionomer products, Riva Self Cure HV features ionglass filler. Using SDI’s proprietary ionglass technology, Riva Self Cure HV is fluoride releasing to aid in remineralization. With Riva Self Cure HV, clinicians need not worry about volumetric shrinkage following curing as the glass ionomer restorative is resin-free. In addition, Riva Self Cure HV features exceptional marginal adaptation and a very low acid erosion value. Riva Self Cure HV has uses in a variety of applications. The glass ionomer restorative features high compressive strength, making it ideal for dentin replacement. Additional indications of Riva Self Cure HV include: core build ups, geriatric restorations, temporary fillings, and deciduous teeth restorations. Riva Self Cure HV is BPA- and HEMA-free. This glass ionomer restorative can also minimize chair time, as it can be bulk filled.

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Glass ionomers have many unique attributes that make them extremely useful and versatile for the top-level practice of today’s dentistry. These biocompatible materials have many distinctive advantages that make them highly suitable for restorative and preventive dentistry. In recent years, advanced clinical techniques and manufacturer developments have improved glass ionomers...

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Peer-to-Peer: Riva Light Cure HY Glass lonomer Restorative

Riva Light Cure HV combines the best of glass ionomer cements and composites into one material. Riva Light Cure HV is a high-viscosity resin-reinforced glass ionomer restorative cement from SDI (North America). According to the manufacturer, Riva Light Cure HV combines the fluoride release and strong chemical bond of glass ionomers with the esthetics of composites. SDI also describes the marerial as having excellent handling properties so that it is very sculptable and does not stick to instruments. In addition, Riva Light Cure HV uses SDI's proprietary ionglass filler, which is a radiopaque, high ion releasing,...