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Active Cem

Active Cem

Resin modified glass ionomer, self-adhesive triple-cure permanent cement

  • Permanent cementation of crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays, posts and cores, ceramic crowns, and Maryland bridges.
  • Proven color stability over time.
  • Active Cem is a resin modified glass ionomer, self-adhesive triple-cure, radiopaque permanent luting cement and does not require etching, priming, or bonding.
  • Active Cem classification according to ISO 9917-2 is Type 3 and according to ISO 4049 is Type 2, Class 3.
  • Active Cem has a radiopacity value above 1.4 mm Aluminium. (Radiopacity is defined as the ability of a material to be visible in x-ray photographs.)
  • Forms ideal bond with metal alloys, porcelain, ceramic, dentin, enamel, amalgam.
  • A triple-cure cement – glass ionomer setting mechanism, self-curing, light cured or immediate set and extra strength at the margins.
  • When light-cured, performs immediate restorations stability and easy clean-up of excess cement.
  • Features high retention and total margin integrity.
  • Available in 1 shade: A2 - Universal. To see shade guide visit www.bjmlabs.com.
  • Active Cem has been on the market since 2023 with no changes in formula. No complaints of any health-related or chemical performance issues were received.

Technical Data

  • Compressive Strength: > 140 MPa
  • Flexural Strength: > 70 MPa
  • Water sorption: ≤ 40 μg/mm3
  • Solubility: ≤ 7.5 μg/mm3
  • Shear bond strength to etched enamel: in progress
  • Shear bond strength to etched dentin: in progress
  • Shear bond strength to Zirconia: in progress
  • Shear bond strength to CEREC: > 20 MPa
  • Film thickness: > 20 μm
  • Working time (in ambient light and temperature): > 90 seconds, in the 1.5 - 3.5 min interval
  • Setting time (in oral temperature): < 10 minutes, in the 2.5 - 4.5 min interval
  • Light curing time: 10 – 20 seconds
  • Compatible with LED: Yes

Instructions for Use

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Scientific Literature

  1. Active Cem Color Stability Test – Internal Report, June 2024.
  2. Active Cem Fluoride Ions Release Test – Internal Report, September 2024
  3. Clinical evaluation by the Dental Advisor, October 2024.

Infographics

  1. Advantages; Formula Main Blocks; Test Results

SDS

Active Cem Base

Active Cem Catalyst

 

100031 Active Cem Automix

3 Automix Syringes 5 ml (8 g) each of Active Cem

3 Detachable Manual Adapters