riva self cure - SDI - Innovative Dental Products

the tooth toughening restorative

Proprietary ionglass^TM technology
Riva Self Cure utilises SDI’s proprietary ionglass^TM filler developed by our glass technologists. ionglass^TMis a radiopaque, high ion releasing, reactive glass used in SDI’s range of dental cements. Riva Self Cure releases substantially higher fluoride to assist with remineralization of the natural dentition.

Proven ionic exchange
The ionglass™ filler of Riva Self Cure releases high amounts of calcium (Ca), phosphate (P) , fluoride (F) and strontium (Sr) ions. The higher levels are beneficial in assisting the remineralization of natural dentition. ‘A high uptake of Sr results in significantly increased microhardness of the demineralised dentine.’⁽³⁾ Riva Self Cure is great for Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID).

Great marginal adaptation
Riva Self Cure is the answer to long term microleakage prevention. Use it as a restorative or a base under permanent restorations. “....self-cured glass ionomer bases were more effective in reducing microleakage in both the occlusal and proximal cavo surfaces than a flowable resin.“⁽⁴⁾

Riva Self Cure

Flowable composite

Low acid erosion
Riva Self Cure has a very low acid erosion value. This improves the longevity of the restoration, resisting disintegration and wear caused by oral acidity. The ISO Standard dictates that a material cannot have acid erosion of more than 0.17mm.

Surface hardness
The greater the surface hardness, the greater the resistance to abrasive wear. Riva Self Cure is a dynamic glass ionomer cement that can withstand high penetration of the surface.

Initial low viscosity
Riva Self Cure initially flows to maximise bonding to tooth surface.

Setting times
The capsules are available in regular or fast set. The powder / liquid system is available in regular set only.

High strengths
The high strength properties of Riva Self Cure ensure the material will withstand long term mastication forces.

Indications

• Small Class I and II restorations

• Deciduous teeth restorations

• Geriatric restorations

• Intermediate restorative and base material for
class I and II cavities using the sandwich technique

• Root surface & Class V restorations

• Core build ups

• Cervical erosions

• Temporary fillings

• Restorative in the field using theART technique

• Abfraction lesions

^{(1) McCabe JF, Al-Naimi OT. Fluoride Release into Water for the Riva GIC Products compared with Competitor Products. University of Newcastle (UK). February 2005

(2) McCabe JF, Al-Naimi OT. Fluoride Release of Two SDI Products with Two Competitor Product. University of Newcastle (UK). December 2007

(3) McIntyre JM, Cheetham J, Dalidjan M, Ionic Exchange between Riva Self Cure GIC and demineralized dentine. University Of Adelaide, (Australia) IADR 2006.

(4) Duong T, Tran L, Perry R, Kugel G (2007). Microleakage testing in vitro using three different bases under composites. Special Issue of the Journal of Dental Research. Abstract #0366.

* Fuji IX GP Extra, Fuji IX GP and Ketac Molar are not the registered trademarks of SDI Limited.

** Published and SDI Test Data.}

For detailed instructions please click here to download pdf.

Isolate tooth, prepare cavity.

1. Apply Riva Conditioner for 10 seconds or Super Etch 37% Phosphoric Acid for 5 seconds.

2. Wash thoroughly.

3. Remove excess water. Keep moist.

4. Mix the capsule in an amalgamator OR mix the powder/liquid combination on a mixing pad.

5. Apply Riva Self Cure to tooth surface.

6. Form a contour and cover with a matrix if required.

7. Apply Riva Coat and light cure.

8. Final finishing under water spray using standard techniques can begin approximately 4.5 minutes for fast set (6 minutes for regular set) after start of mixing.

9. Apply Riva Coat and light cure.