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For decades, 3M ESPE has been the trailblazer in the glass ionomer success story.Just like you as a dentist, we see a real need for differentiated therapy. Thus, glass ionomers are only part of our comprehensive product offering.It's true that they don’t represent a universally applicable restoration material, but they provide excellent results with little effort for many indications. Indications: Single-surface fillings in posterior areas. Core build-ups Primary teeth fillings (as amalgam substitute). Cervical fillings in posterior region Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) Base material for single- and multiple-surface composite fillings. Composition of GIC - Powder Silica - 41.9% Alumina - 28.6 % Almunium flouride - 1.6% Calcium flouride - 15.7% Sodium flouride - 9.3% Almunium Phosphate - 3.8 % Liquid - Polyacrylic acid - 35% Tartaric Acid - 5-15 % Water Advantages: • High flexural strength,reduces the risk of restoration fracture. • Adhesion to enamel and dentin. • Long-term fluoride release. • Low acid erosion. • Radiopaque. • Cost-effective.