GC EUROPE Kalore - Manual (Page 6)

6 GC Kalore technical manual
1.0 introduction
Gc corporation is a world leader in the field of crown and bridge composite resins, with products
that include GRaDia®, a micro-ceramic composite, and GRaDia® FORte – a nano-hybrid
composite. Expertise in durable, esthetic indirect composites that were excellent alternatives to
porcelain led Gc corporation to develop GRaDia® DiRect – a direct composite material offering
easy handling and unrivaled esthetics using one shade. GRaDia DiRect rapidly became the
composite of choice for many dental clinicians worldwide. Building on this technology, new
objectives included the development of next generation, state-of-the-art esthetic direct composite
materials. Since benchmark research clearly indicated that monomer technology is more advanced
in other industries, it was decided to seek an industrial partner to co-develop new innovative
monomers suitable for use in clinical dentistry. On august 21, 2007, Gc corporation signed an
agreement with DuPont, a world leader in the development and manufacture of polymers and
synthetic materials such as nylon†, lycra†, teflon† and Kevlar†. as a result of this partnership, a
proprietary new monomer – DX-511 – has been developed for direct composites. DX-511 is a key
component of GC Corporation’s new low shrinkage (stress) direct composite, KALORE™.
2.0 Product Description
KalORe™ is a visible-light-cured radiopaque nano-sized hybrid resin composite containing high-
density radiopaque (HDR) pre-polymerized fillers and DX-511. Its unique composition enables the
creation of anterior and posterior direct composite restorations with high polish, high wear
resistance, low polymerization shrinkage (stress) and durability. the non-sticky formulation provides
for easy handling and shaping, and its initial wettability to tooth surfaces eases its adaptation to
preparation walls. KalORe retains its shape, does not slump and offers sufficient working time
without premature setting of the material under the operatory light. KalORe is available in a range
of shades that result in highly esthetic, natural-looking restorations. KalORe offers the clinician
multiple advantages:
• Low polymerization shrinkage
• Low polymerization shrinkage stress
• Excellent esthetics
• Easy handling
• Adequate working time
• Durability
• High wear resistance
• High polish and gloss