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45%

40%

35%

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

Very high flow

0 %

High flow

7 %

Accurate

43 %

Low flow

29 %

Very low flow

21 %

G-ænial Universal Flo Technical Manual

9.0 Field evaluation

In the development phase, a field test of G-ænial Universal Flo was conducted in June and July
2010, with twenty-height dentists. almost 500 cases were restored using G-ænial universal Flo,
as follows:
• Restorations: 40%.
• Lining and base indications: 36%.
• Sealants: 5%,
• Root surfaces restorations: 5%
• Tunnel preparations: 5%

9.1 handling

Very easy

Easy

Difficult

Very Difficult

ease of dispensing

25 %

71 %

4 %

0 %

Very good

Good

Acceptable

Poor

Stickiness

25%

54%

18%

4%

Thixotropic property

18%

43%

29%

7%

adaptation to cavity walls

32%

29%

21%

7%

avoidance of excess paste extruding
due to residual pressure

25%

50%

18%

7%

Several factors that are of prime importance when placing a restoration were assessed during this
field test with the following results:
- The new syringe design was well accepted: 96% very easy or easy.
- The paste did not stick to the instrument: 79% very good or good.
- absence of extrusion of paste due to residual pressure: 75% very good or good.
- Thixotropic material, not runny and stays in place once dispensed into the preparation: 61% very

good or good.

- The adaptation to the cavity wall or bonding agent was also rated well: 61% very good or good.

Regarding the flowability of the
material, it was considered appropriate
by 43% of users. Most of the other
users judged the material as low or very
low flowing, which is in line with the
stated properties of the material and is
useful when considering its indications.

how was the flowability of Gænial universal Flo when placing

it into preparations?

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