Universal micro-hybrid composite with super low shrinkage

Significantly less shrinkage
Glacier exhibits the lowest polymerization shrinkage of 1.5%.⁽¹⁾ Glacier utilises longer resin chains with fewer monomer links to reduce shrinkage. Less links equate to less shrinkage. Lower shrinkage minimises sensitivity and microleakage; an effective seal against microleakage decreases the potential for secondary caries development.

Mean particle size
Glacier’s particle size distribution, with a mean size of 0.7 microns, optimizes wear resistance and polishability for anterior and posterior restorations.



Compressive strength
Glacier’s optimum filler level maximises strength, and minimises wear and shrinkage. Glacier’s compressive strength of 375 MPa enhances longevity by withstanding mastication forces.

Abrasive wear
Glacier’s wear resistance prevents loss of anatomic form. Glacier ‘is extremely resistant to wear.’ ⁽³⁾


Bond strength
Stae, a fluoride releasing single component bonding agent, exhibits uniform bonding to the tooth structure with no gaps or voids visible within the hybrid layer.



Dental Advisor rating
Glacier 91% approval rating. ‘Consultants who used Glacier
initially continued to use it and noted that it was as good as or better than the material they previously used.’ ‘Nice esthetics.’ ⁽⁵⁾

Indications

• Anterior restorations

• Posterior restorations

• Veneers

• Inlays/Onlays

• Core build up

• Class I, II, III, IV, V

Anterior restorations

Glacier’s non-stick handling
facilitates anterior placement.

Place Glacier anteriorly without
slumping. Glacier will not stick
to the instrument nor pull back.

Glacier polishes to a smooth,
natural lustre.

Posterior restorations

Condense Glacier into a
posterior preparation.

Glacier’s firm, packable handling
ensures tight contacts.

Glacier’s high polishability
resists wear.

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**Source - Published and SDI test data.
(1) Cook W.D., (1997). Polymerization shrinkage in dental composites. Monash University, Australia.
(2) Sarkar N.K., Yang K.H., Bhattacharya R., Moiseyeva G., Lazzetti G., Li L., (1998). Corrosive- wear of commercial composite resins. LSU School of Dentistry, Louisiana, USA.
(3) Duke E.S., Robbins J.W., Haveman C., Bradely L., Buikema D.J., Hermesch C., Trevino D.F. (1998). A multicenter clinical evaluation of Glacier composite with the Paama 2 adhesive system three year final Report. Clinical Research Facility University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA.
(4) Duke E.S., DDS, MSD, (1997). Ultrastructural and physical property studies of Stae single component adhesive system. The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA.
(5) The Dental Advisor. June 1998, Vol 15, No 5.}