Q&A: Composites

Amelogen Plus | PermaFlo | Vit-l-escence | Vit-l-escence Colors

Amelogen Plus
- packability

PermaFlo
- filler
- modulus of elasticity
- opaquer use
- particle size

Vit-l-escence
- apicoectomy , restoring with
- compressive strength
- filler content
- flexural strength
- modulus of elasticity
- particle size
- photoinitiator
- Vickers hardness

Vit-l-escence Colors
- fluorescence
- porcelain , use with

Technical Q&A

Does AMELOGEN PLUS pack as well as amalgam does?
Amelogen Plus is not designed to be a " packable " composite. No composite is truly as condensable as an amalgam, but the dentist could try Vit-l-escence HV, which is a " sculptable " composite that feels much more condensable than traditional composite.

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What is the filler content of PERMAFLO?
PermaFlo is 48% filled by volume and 68% filled by weight.

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What is the modulus of elasticity for PERMAFLO?
The modulus of elasticity (flexural) for PermaFlo is 9.63 Gpa .

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What can PERMAFLO OPAQUER be used to opaque?
The opaquer shade can be used to opaque metal and stained dentin (e.g. amalgam tattoos).

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What is the particle size of PERMAFLO?
0.5 microns

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Can VIT-L-ESCENCE be used to plug the root canal after an apicoectomy ?
Vit-l-escence can be used, but we recommend Ultra-Blend instead. Etch, rinse, PQ1 and Ultra-Blend – in that order. In ALL cases, a quality dentin bonding agent MUST be used.

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What is the compressive strength of VIT-L-ESCENCE?
450-490 MPa .

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What is the filler content of VIT-L-ESCENCE?
Vit-l-escence is 75% filled by weight, 52% filled by volume

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What is the flexural strength of VIT-L-ESCENCE?
160 MPa .

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What is VIT-L-ESCENCE'S modulus of elasticity?
> 10,000 MPa .

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What is VIT-L-ESCENCE'S particle size?
.7µm

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What is the photoinitiator in VIT-L-ESCENCE?
Camphorquinone .

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What is the Vickers hardness of VIT-L-ESCENCE?
660 MPa .

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Are VIT-L-ESCENCE COLORS fluorescent?
Yes.

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Can VIT-L-ESCENCE COLORS be used with porcelain/ceramic or just with composites?
Vit-l-escence Colors are not intended for use in creating porcelain. This product is not a lab material; it should be used as a direct-placed material only.

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Updated 01/19/2006