GC EUROPE G-aenial Universal Flo - Manual (Page 11)

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6.4.2 G-ænial universal Flo vs. competitors
Figure 10: Gloss rate after Toothbrush abrasion
test of different composite materials.
Source: GC Corporation, R&D department
Within the limitations of this test, it can
be concluded that G-ænial universal
Flo is capable of maintaining a high
level of gloss in comparison with
competitor composite material.
6.5 Radiopacity
Figure 11: Radiopacity of various composite
materials
Source: GC Corporation, R&D department, Japan,
2010
Thanks to the use of ultra fine strontium
glass fillers, G-ænial universal Flo
exhibits a clinically relevant
radiopacity superior to the radiopacity
of dentin, while maintaining an
aesthetic translucency.
Filtek Z250, Filtek Z100, Filtek Supreme XT Flow and Filtek Supreme XTe are trademarks of 3M espe. Tetric evoceram and Tetric
evoFlow are trademarks of ivoclar Vivadent. Grandio and Grandio Flow are trademarks trademark of Voco. ceramX Mono,
SureFil and EsthetX HD are trademarks of Dentsply. Venus is a trademark of Heraeus. N'Durance is a trademark of Septodont.
Clearfil Majesty Flow is a Trademark of Kuraray. Flow-It is a trademark of Pentron. Revolution Formula 2 and Herculite XRV are
trademarks of Kerr.
6.6 Summary of physical properties
G-ænial universal Flo is able to achieve physical performance comparable to or better than
conventional composites especially in regards to the high flexural strength and wear resistance,
due to its homogeneously dispersed and extremely fine silane treated filler particles. These fillers
also make it possible to obtain a high gloss in very few steps and to increase gloss of un-polished
surfaces over time (due to its self-polishing property).
Polish retention of various composites after toothbrush
abrasion test
Radiopacity (1.0 mm thickness)