Description
INTERIM is a temporary intermediate restorative material; It is used as therapeutic basis for temporary
restoration and cavities filling.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Setting time is approximately 5 to 8 minutes (for powder / liquid 6/1 in weight).
It’s hydrogenic concentration has pH = 7 – 8, even at the moment that the product is placed in tooth. By thisreason INTERIM is one of the less irritant cement used in Dentistry.
USE INSTRUCTIONS:
Powder/liquid ratio (g/g): 6/1 in weight.
1. On a flat glass plate dispense one measure of powder and one drop of liquid, divide powder into 3 equal
parts;
2. Mix 1/3 of the powder with the liquid and espatule during 20 seconds;
3. Add more 1/3 of the powder and espatule during 20 seconds;
4. Finally add remaining 1/3 of the powder and espatule during 20 seconds until obtain a low adherent mass to the glass plate;
5. Place the material using Hollemback plugger and finish placement with a plugger or a burnisher while the cement is setting. Any excess may be taken off using a Hollemback carver or low speed burs.
CONTRAINDICATION:
INTERIM should not be used in patients is known to have sensibility to any of the ingredients listed.
CHARACTERISTICS/ PROPERTIES:
Zinc Oxide and Eugenol (modified) based material;
Reduced setting time – 5 to 8 minutes;
The color of the powder is ivory;
Easy to manipulate and insertion inside dental cavity Presents strength;
Presents resistance to abrasion;
Antiseptic and sedative properties due to Eugenol;
Insoluble on oral environment;
Biocompatibility as a pulp protective
Promotes marginal sealing;
Easy to remove.
BIBLIOGRAFHY:
SKINNER, E.; MATERIAIS DENTÁRIOS de SKINNER: Tradução Dioracy Fonterrada Vieira;
8ªEd. – Rio de Janeiro: Editora Interamericana, 1984;
MONDELLI, J. e outros; DENTÍSTICA OPERATÓRIA – 3ª Edição, São Paulo, Sarvier, 1977;
BERBERT, A., 1934 – Endodontia Prática – São Paulo: Sarvier, 1980;
VIEIRA, D.F.- BASES PARA A APLICAÇÃO RACIONAL DOS MATERIAIS ODONTOLÓGICOS. 2ª Ed. São Paulo, Atheneu,
USP, 1976;
SSAO, M.; & PINTO, A. C. G.; MANUAL DE ODONTOPEDIATRIA – Editora Dent’Art S.A. – São Paulo 1973.
