ORTHO-CHOICE
GLASS IONOMER BAND CEMENT

Instructions For Use

Directions:

Ortho-Choice Glass Ionomer Band Cement is specially formulated to provide a strong bond to both enamel and metal. It provides sufficient working time for multiple band cementation and removal of excess material. It is fluoride releasing and radiopaque.

Mixing Information:

  • Mixing Ratio: 0.186 g powder : 0.133 g liquid
  • Minimum Ratio: 2 scoops : 3 drops (or multiples thereof)
  • Dispense 3 drops of liquid onto a mixing pad for each 2 scoops of Ortho Band powder.
  • Using a suitable spatula, incorporate Ortho Band powder into Ortho Band liquid and thoroughly mix with a flattening action for 20 seconds.
  • Glass Ionomer Band Cement has a working time of 3 minutes.

Please Note: The above times are based on normal room temperature (72oF, 22oC). Warmer or cooler conditions may alter these times. If possible, allow product to reach room temperature before using.

Mixing Instructions:

  1. Prior to measuring, gently shake or invert powder bottle several times to fluff the powder.
  2. Dispense 2 level scoops of powder, or multiples thereof, onto a mixing pad.
  3. Dispense 3 drops of liquid onto the mixing pad for each 2 scoops of powder.
  4. Using a suitable spatula, incorporate powder into liquid and thoroughly mix with a flattening action for 20 seconds.
  5. Glass Ionomer Band Cement has a working time of 3 minutes

Application Instructions:

  1. Clean teeth to be banded with pumice or non-oil containing prophy paste and rinse thoroughly.
  2. Dry thoroughly and provide suitable moisture control to isolate area and to prevent moisture contamination during initial setting.
  3. Apply Glass Ionomer Band Cement onto all tooth bearing surfaces of the band.
  4. Immediately seat band onto tooth.
  5. Glass Ionomer Band Cement can be easily wiped away with a cotton roll during the gel stage or removed with a scaler after it has set.

Precautions:
Glass Ionomer Band Cement contains polyacrylic acid. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact is made, wash eyes with copious amounts of water. See your physician immediately, if required.

Wash and clean Band Cement from instruments immediately after use. Wipe dry with a clean towel.

Keep powder and liquid bottles tightly covered when not in use. Store in cool dry area.

 

 

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