Riva Self Cure HV
The glass ionomer restorative with true aesthetics
The tooth remineralising restorative
Riva Self Cure is the ideal self curing conventional glass ionomer restorative material for minimally invasive dentistry, bulk fill and radiopacity.
With excellent tooth adhesion and fluoride release, Riva Self Cure can withstand high penetration of the surface and does not contain resin, which eliminates the issue of volumetric shrinkage after curing.
The high compressive strength of Riva Self Cure means it can be used to replace and mimic dentine.
BULK FILL GLASS HYBRID RESTORATIVE SYSTEM
New & improved
70% Easier activation
Riva Self Cure capsules with easy activation technology.
SDI technology makes it 70% easier to press down to activate Riva capsules. This SDI Australian innovation makes restorations faster and easier than ever before.
In addition to easier activation, the Easy Activation technology delivers improved extrusion control. Easy activation capsules are 70% easier to extrude than glass hybrid and glass ionomer capsules from other manufacturers. This innovation minimises hand tremors and muscle stress, giving you more stability and control when placing restorations.
SDI’s ionglass™ filler was developed specially for Riva and is manufactured in Australia by our glass experts. The ionglass™ technology mimics the natural tooth structure, ensuring restorations withstand long term mastication forces and patients will be satisfied with treatment.
Bioactive glass hybrid
Riva Self Cure contains ionglass™ filler, made of a unique blend of different sizes of ultrafine highly reactive glass particles. This bioactive proprietary hybrid glass enables long term restorations, being outstanding in handling, strength and aesthetics.
The ionglass™ filler contains fluoride and strontium ions which synergistically enhance tooth bioremineralisation. (Source: Thuy et al. Arch Oral Biol. 2008 Nov; 53(11):1017-22)
Biomimetic
Riva Self Cure replaces dentine, imitating some of its natural features. The ionglass™ technology for Riva Self Cure mimics dentine’s hydrophilic characteristic and coefficient of thermal expansion. To make the restoration time-efficient, no etching or adhesive is required, reducing chair time for the dentist and the risk of sensitivity for the patient.
Superior fluoride release
The extra strong hybrid matrix provides great fluoride release†, increasing defense against caries, while having very low wear to enable the perfect long term bulk fill restoration every time.
Easy activation & extrusion
The new Easy Activation capsules are now 70% easier to activate and extrude than other products. This minimises hand tremors and muscle stress, giving you more stability and control when placing restorations, whilst saving you time and effort when preparing a restoration.
† Source: Internal test data Dec 2020
Beautiful handling
Riva Self Cure extrudes easily into the cavity with the innovative ionglassTM particles enabling creamier, non-stick and smoother handling. Polishability is made simple and long-term surface integrity is maintained. For an exceptional packable, high viscosity material, use Riva Self Cure HV.
Highest radiopacity
Riva Self Cure ionglassTM offers significantly higher radiopacity than other restorative options of its category. On radiographs, the contrast between Riva Self Cure and dentine is evident on the tooth-restoration interface . This helps to diagnose and treat patients faster and more easily.
Long term acid resistance
The ionglassTM technology stimulates the biomineralisation of dentine by over saturating the minerals in its organic matrix. The result is the formation of fluorapatite crystals, which are more resistant to acid attacks than the natural tooth, benefiting patients during bacterial and acidic challenges.
Choice of setting times
Different clinical scenarios demand different setting times. Riva Self Cure is available in a range of viscosity and transparency options to suit your placement preferences.
Riva Self Cure Fast Set offers the fastest setting time for when a quick procedure is required. If more time is needed, Riva Self Cure offers the ideal time-frame for working with comfort and confidence.
Indications
- Class I
- Class II
- Class V
- Core build up
- Deciduous teeth restorations
- Geriatric restorations
- Temporary fillings
- ART technique restorations
- Dentine replacement
- Sandwich technique restorations
- Molar Incisal hypomineralisation (MIH) (intermediate approach)
- SMART technique restorations (Silver Modified – e.g. Riva Star, SDI Limited)
- Minimally invasive dentistry
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