GlasSpan is a ceramic system used for splinting teeth( lateral and front).Such a system interacts with almost all types of other dental materials.
This material is colorless, so it is not visible in the mouth and under the resin coating.
GlasSpan provides a unified range of materials required for all the shining and restoration procedures.
Contents
- Form
- Properties of the system and its advantages
- Scope of application
- Application features
- Working and technical qualities of the
- material Cost and analogues
Form
Packing is a glass capsule.
The set includes:
- ribbon ceramic( GlasSpan Tape) - length 27cm( 3 by 9cm), width 2.00mm;
- small cord( Rope Small) - length 27cm( 3 by 9cm), width 1.00mm;
- cord medium( Rope Medium) - the length of 27cm( 3 by 9cm), width 1.50mm;
- cord large( Rope Large) - the length of 27cm( 3 by 9cm.), Width 2.00mm.
One set contains 4 glass capsules.
Properties of the system and its advantages
Ceramic material is very thin and fully compatible with other biological tissues. Due to the hydrophobic nature of the system, the destruction of the restoration sites by moisture is prevented.
The strength of the glass does not allow crumbling to small dangerous fragments. Glas Span is quite safe and environmentally friendly. Do not wear out and do not undergo temperature influences. Does not dissolve when cutting and does not unravel during modeling( if this is not necessary).
Tape for splicing GlasSpan has a number of advantages over other similar systems:
- does not require specialized devices for work;
- does not lengthen or shrink;
- retains its persistence and consistency of physical properties even at high temperatures;
- absorption of a small amount of moisture, because of what it does not fall into the prosthesis;
- the material is colorless and not visible in the mouth;
- durability, durability and elasticity;
- high micromechanical retention;
- providing aesthetics;
- does not need special scissors, gloves and other tools;
- retains ductility, long service and wears out slowly.
Scope
In dental practice, GlasSpan is used for the following purposes:
- periodontal splinting of teeth;
- if a fast palliative tooth is required;
- normalize reimplanted and aching teeth;
- strengthen bridge bridges for a while;
- requires post-orthodontic preservation;
- holding the splinting of the front and side teeth;
- formation of long-term and short-term connecting bridges;
- quick replacement of dropped or removed teeth;
- adhesive splinting on the background of periodontal disease;
- microprosthetics;
- restoration of teeth with the use of an in-channel pin.
Features of application
Features and techniques of GlasSpan application depend on the type of dental manipulations:
- Shielding .The method of splinting depends on which part of the teeth it is performed on. If necessary, strengthen the front lower teeth should begin with the formation on the inner surface of the teeth of a small groove in which the fiberglass GlasSpan material is placed. After this, the formed groove is filled with a composite. The fiberglass ribbon ring covers not only the loosened teeth, but also the well-fixed( canines), which promotes a uniform distribution of the load on the front teeth during chewing. Teeth that have undergone a tiling with a ceramic system are firmly connected to each other and their mobility is markedly reduced. If it is necessary to carry out the operation on the upper front teeth, the fiberglass groove is made on the outside of the tooth surface. When splitting the lateral and posterior chewing teeth, the furrow is drilled only on the masticatory surface.
- Microprosthetics .The use of reinforced fiberglass in microprosthetics is indicated for those patients who have allergic reactions to dentures made of metal.
- Production of adhesive bridges. In this case, the material is used to create the basis of the prosthesis by laying fiberglass pins.
Working and technical qualities of the
material. Most dentists who use Glas Span in their work stated that this material is easier to operate in comparison with other fiber reinforcement systems. Do not get dirty.
Some of the other reinforcing materials are treated or pre-impregnated with resin and can not be directly affected by fingers or gloves without contamination. This makes it difficult to handle or attempt to place the tire in the oral cavity.
Glas Span tape is the thinnest and most flexible material for splinting. Other reinforcing materials are much thicker.
The tape is cut with any scissors for seams or a pulling cord. For materials from other manufacturers, special scissors are required, which must be purchased at an additional cost.
Unique round braided rope configuration: this is the only fiber that is twisted into a hollow rope( in addition to the ribbon), it is more convenient for intracoronal splinting, as well as for strengthening the bridge prosthesis, building up pillars and cores. Ropes can be pumped with fluid composite or layered material.
Patented surface treatment: Glas Span is the only etched and silanized ceramic fiber that provides ultimate mechanical and chemical adhesion to the composite resin. Some of the other fibers are pre-coated with resin, but without a patented surface treatment that provides maximum bond strength.
Tapes are made of ceramic fiber, not plastic, - ceramic fibers are more stable in size than plastic, do not absorb moisture, and do not need restoration. The transparency of the fiberglass is more aesthetic, and the ceramic material does not wear out. If it is exposed during polishing, it can be easily closed without jeopardizing the entire restoration. This does not apply to reinforced plastic materials.
If during the polishing and adjustment of the restoration plastic fibers accidentally become exposed to temperature, they will begin to fuse. The material is contaminated, which means you have to redo the entire tire. At the same time, GlasSpan can be easily polished, the material does not react to temperature changes.
Cost and analogues
The price of the kit ranges from 1000 to 2000 rubles depending on the point of purchase. The cost of treating a single tooth with the help of this tape will be from 1500 rubles. You can buy in online stores. Has an unlimited shelf life.
Glasspan can be replaced by the following analogous materials:
- Ribbon ( strips for hardening dental structures) - the price is 7300 rubles;
- Bioloren InFibra ( sewing tape) - the price is 2800 rubles;
- Fiber-Splint ( tape for restoration and application of dental tires) - 2100 rubles;
- Fiber Splint ML ( multilayer tape) - 4500 rubles.