A Strontium-based Glass Ionomer:
- All GC GOLD Label Glass Ionomer contains strontium glass.
- The strontium glass provides good radiopacity and snapset characteristics, unanimously preferred by clinicians around the world.
- Interestingly, strontium will mimic calcium in the formation of strontium hydroxyapatite and strontium fluoroapatite to affect internal remineralisation within the tooth structure.
Surface Strengthening Effect:
- Research has shown that a strontium-based glass ionomer placed in calcium-containing environment (saliva) will result in calcium ion diffusing into the glass ionomer surface achieving a surface strengthening effect.
- All GC GOLD Label Glass Ionomer strengthens over time in saliva.
A Consistent Predictable Seal:
- All GC GOLD Label Glass Ionomer will display a glossy surface after mixing.
- This indicates sufficient free polyacrylic acid is available to begin the ion exchange process.
- The subsequent movement of ions between dentin, enamel and GC Glass Ionomer creates an ion exchange zone which chemically fuses them together.
- The resulting seal is consistent, predictable and long lasting.