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Fuji Bulk

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GC Fuji Bulk Posterior Glass Ionomer Restorative Cement

GC Fuji BULK is a radiopaque posterior glass ionomer restorative cement in capsules, intended for use only by dental professionals for the following applications:

  1. Class I and II restorations in deciduous teeth.
  2. Non-load bearing Class I and Class II restorations in permanent teeth.
  3. Base material for load bearing situations in Class I and Class II cavities using a sandwich laminate technique.
  4. Transitional and intermediate restorations.
  5. Class V and root surface restorations.
  6. Core build-up.

Contraindications1

  • Pulp capping.
  • Avoid use in patients with known allergies to glass ionomer cement, methacrylate monomer, or methacrylate polymer.

Cavity Preparation

  1. Prepare the tooth using standard techniques. Extensive mechanical retention is unnecessary. For pulp capping, use calcium hydroxide.
  2. Apply GC CAVITY CONDITIONER with a cotton pellet or dry by gently blowing with an air syringe. Do not desiccate; prepared surfaces should appear moist (glistening).

Capsule Activation and Mixing

  1. Before activation, shake the capsule or tap its side on a hard surface to loosen the powder.
  2. To activate the capsule, push the plunger until it is flush with the main body.
  3. Immediately place the capsule into a metal GC CAPSULE APPLIER and click the lever once. The capsule must be activated just before mixing and used immediately.
  4. Immediately remove the capsule and set it into a mixer (or an amalgamator) and mix for 10 seconds (~4,000 RPM).

Product Overview and Instructions

Restorative Technique

  1. Immediately remove the mixed capsule from the mixer and load it into the GC CAPSULE APPLIER.
  2. Make two clicks to prime the capsule, then syringe. The working time is 1 minute 15 seconds from the start of mixing at 23°C (73.4°F). Higher temperatures will shorten working time.
  3. Within 10 seconds maximum after mixing, start to extrude the mixture directly into the preparation.
  4. Form the preliminary contour and cover with a matrix if required.
  5. During the first 2 minutes from the start of mix, take extra care to avoid moisture contamination or drying out. If protection cannot be guaranteed, immediately apply one of the following:
    • G-COAT PLUS (light cure for 20 sec.)
    • EQUIA Forte Coat (light cure for 20 sec.)
    • GC Fuji VARNISH (blow dry)
    • GC Fuji COAT LC (light cure)

Technical Notes:

  • To adjust the nozzle direction, hold the applier with the capsule towards you and turn the capsule body.
  • To remove the used capsule, push the applier release button, twist the capsule, and pull upwards.

Finishing

  1. Final finishing under water spray using standard techniques can begin approximately 2 minutes after the start of mixing.
  2. Apply a final coat of G-COAT PLUS (light cure 20 sec.), EQUIA Forte Coat (light cure 20 sec.), GC Fuji VARNISH (blow dry), or GC Fuji COAT LC (light cure 10 sec.).
  3. Instruct the patient not to apply pressure for 1 hour.

Storage and Specifications

  • Storage: Store in the original aluminum foil in a cool, dark place at 4-25°C (39.2-77.0°F).
  • Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacture.
  • Shades: Universal.
  • Packaging: Packages of 50 capsules.
  • Capsule Contents: Average 0.4g powder and 0.11g (0.09mL) liquid. Minimum net volume of mixed cement per capsule is 0.14mL.

Safety Precautions

  • In case of contact with oral tissue or skin, remove immediately with a sponge or cotton soaked in alcohol. Flush with water.
  • In case of contact with eyes, flush immediately with water and seek medical attention.

Footnotes

  1. Original PDF page 1: gc-fuji-bulk-ifu, p.1 ↩

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