MultiCore® Flow is a dual-curing, fluoride-containing, radiopaque composite
for core build-ups. It cures chemically without the use of light. Light-curing
is optional. MultiCore Flow is available in a double-barrel cartridge or a
double-push syringe with automixing tips for fabricating core build-ups using
matrices
Composition
- The monomer matrix consists of dimethacrylate (29 wt %).
- The inorganic fillers are barium glass, ytterbiumtrifluoride, Ba-Al-fluorosilicate
- glass and highly dispersed silicon dioxide (70 wt %).
- Additional contents are catalysts, stabilizers and pigments (1 wt %).
- The total content of inorganic fillers is 46 vol %. The particle size ranges from
- 0.04 to 25 μm.
Shades
- MultiCore is available in four shades: The dentin shades Light (A1/B1),
- Medium (A2/A3) and White are particularly suitable for use under all-ceramic
- restorations, and Blue is recommended for use under metal or porcelainfused-
- to-metal crowns.
Working time
- 90 to 120 s (at 37°C/98.6°F)
- Mixing ratio
- The base and catalyst pastes of MultiCore Flow are mixed at a ratio of 1:1.
- MultiCore Flow is mixed by pressing the pastes through the static
- mixing tip.
- Indications
- Core build-up of vital and non-vital teeth
- Adhesive cementation of glass fibre-reinforced endodontic posts
- Contraindications
- The use of MultiCore Flow is contraindicated
- if the operating field cannot be kept sufficiently dry, or if the stipulated
- application technique cannot be used;
- if the patient is known to be allergic to any of the ingredients in
- MultiCore Flow.a
Side effects
- In individual cases, components of MultiCore Flow may lead to sensitization. MultiCore Flow should not be used in such cases.
- In vital teeth, dentinal areas close to the pulp should be covered with a suitable liner.
Interactions
- Substances containing eugenol/oil of cloves may inhibit the polymerization of composite materials.
- Consequently, application of such materials together with MultiCore Flow must be avoided.
