Silidont (silicophosphate cement): instructions in dentistry, price

Healthy teeth are a guarantee of health and a beautiful smile for every person. However, as a result of disregard for the rules oral hygiene often occurs cariesfrom which appear holes in the teeth.

When contacting dentistry, the specialist offers fillingcement Silidont.

Properties

Silidont - filling material, belonging to the silicophosphate group. It is produced in powder form, consisting of 20% phosphate (visphat) and 80% silicate (silicine) cement. It is intended for filling carious cavities:

• in children on temporary teeth (premolars) with carious cavities of I, II, V class;
• in adults on permanent molars and premolars with carious cavities of I, II, V class.

For permanent teeth, it is necessary to make a spacer before filling, which will isolate pulp.

Silidont is produced in the form of a container with a powder, orthophosphoric liquid (H₃PO₄) acids in a glass mixing jar.

Silidont was previously called Erkodont of mixed type and included zinc-phosphate and silicate powder. Currently, an improved Silidont-2, less toxic, is being produced for dental practice.

Silidont-2 is used to fill any carious cavities of all teeth, except for those that do not extend to the lip and buccal surfaces. It is produced in the form of a powder in a plastic jar of 50 gr., In 3 colors (from light yellow, yellow-gray to light yellow-gray) and 30 gr. glass bottle with liquid for mixing it.

Silicophosphate cement Silidont is used for filling permanent, temporary chewing and anterior teeth, their contact surfaces. Medium and deep caries filled with this tool only when creating an insulating gasket.

Composition, properties

The powder consists of 5 parts of silicate and 4 parts of phosphate cement, which are produced.

Liquid - phosphoric acid, which has been partially neutralized with aluminum hydroxide (Al (OH)₃) and zinc oxide (ZnO).

Properties of the preparation:

• high mechanical strength;
• high chemical resistance;
• sets quickly;
• plastic;
• radiopacity;
• ensures the tightness of the filling, which reduces the risk of complications or recurrence;
• bactericidal action;
• high compatibility with biological tissues.

A significant plus of the funds is the low cost and the ability to purchase in any pharmacy chain.

Indications, contraindications, side effects

Indications for use of Silidont:

1. Filling of permanent and temporary teeth molars and premolars in children.
2. Filling in adults of small and large molars, superficial type of caries, medium and deep in the presence of isolation with another cement (containing zinc, phosphate).
3. Fixation fixed dentures.

Contraindications to the use of the composition - individual intolerance, allergy to one of the chemicals.

Side effects may arise due to non-observance of the rules for mixing and applying the composition:

1. Development secondary caries.
2. Loss of filling.

How is it applied

To mix a mixture of liquid and cement, the surface should be prepared, it should be:

• smooth;
• dry;
• clean;
• room temperature.

Also needed putty knife made of plastic or stainless steel.

In this case, it is necessary to observe the temperature regime in the room from 18 ° C to 21 ° C.

Stages:

1. For one scoop of powder (0.22 g), two drops of liquid (0.11 g).
2. Pour half a measuring spoon on the surface and add all the liquid.
3. Stir thoroughly with a spatula and gradually add the second part of the powder.

Mixing should take place within 1 minute. The cement must be quickly mixed until a homogeneous gel-like mass. You can check the quality of the prepared material with a spatula - the composition should follow it.

If the room temperature is more than 22 ° C, the dental surface must be cooled in water for 2-3 minutes.

If the temperature is less than 16 ° C, then it is necessary to add more powder than with normal mixing.

If the filling material is very dense, then you need to prepare a new one: you cannot add liquid, due to a possible violation of chemical reactions in it.

For better fixation of the cement, it must be protected from premature wetting with saliva in the mouth, for this it is covered with wax.

Price

The price of Silidont cement ranges from 238 rubles. up to 350 rubles depending on the pharmacy chain.