Meron - cement for reliable fixation of orthodontic products

German dental glass ionomer cement Meron is a high-quality material intended for fixing dental structures in the oral cavity, crowns, pins, inlays and other orthodontic items.

Its use has features that affect the quality of fixation.

What kind of material, purpose

Meron is a glass-polyalkenate, non-toxic material of heterogeneous structure for fixing any dental constructions, bridges, crowns, pins, onlays. It is a cement that hardens gradually, dissolves to form calcium ions, and reacts with the surface. Further, a gel-like mass is formed, which can still be corrected, after which it completely solidifies.

Meron is a quality product capable of hardening in a humid environment. It is used to restore the dentition in adults and children, fixing metal, plastic and other structures, filling carious cavities.

Composition, properties

The preparation contains:

• paraben;
• fluorides;
• calcium;
• fluorosilicate;
• silicon;
• quartz;
• polyacrylic acid;
• aluminum oxide and phosphate.

Cement Meron is produced in two packages: a complete and a mini set, which contains 35 g or 15 g powder (cement) and mixing liquid 15 ml and 7 ml, as well as accessories in the form of a measuring spoon, capacity and spatula for kneading.

Properties:

• good biocompatibility, the presence of intermolecular communication with dentin and enamel;
• radiopacity;
• slight dissolution in the oral cavity;
• low acid load;
• aesthetic appearance.

Meron is a state-of-the-art luting cement that has a cost advantage over others. composite materialsas well as high strength and low polymerization shrinkage.

Indications and contraindications

Meron is designed to seal cracks and secure:

• orthodontic rings, devices and structures;
• crowns;
• fixed dentures;
• pins;
• structures for correction bite;
• bridges;
• overlays;
• tabs.

Contraindicated in patients with individual intolerance (allergy) to the chemical constituents of Meron, as well as in the presence of the following problems:

• hypersensitivity to parabens, polyacrylic acid, fluorosilicate.
• infectious diseases of the oral cavity.
• damage to soft tissues or the presence of open mouth wounds.
• cardiac stimulants.

Method of application, precautions

Stages of using Meron:

1. Completely clean and dry enamel, dentin and metal surfaces, especially if other preparations have been used in the oral cavity before, so that a chemical reaction does not occur.
2. Instead of a cap, put a nozzle with a pipette on a bottle with a liquid, which is mixed with a powder. Mixing time should not exceed 1 minute, working time should not exceed 3-4 minutes.
3. Apply a layer of cement and install the structure. Binding of the composition to the structure and cavity occurs within 5-6 minutes.

The normal temperature should not be less or more than 15-22 ° C, otherwise the composition may change its properties, while its binding to structures will be delayed or accelerated.

The preparation is mixed in a ratio of 3: 1 (powder: liquid), the container with the powder must be closed immediately to avoid moisture ingress, which will reduce the strength of the material in the future. Before installation temporary structurestoo sharpened dental stumps should be desensitized (decreased tissue sensitivity). Before the final fixation of orthodontic rings, crowns, posts, all insulating and other foreign materials are removed so as not to reduce adhesion.

A few more important points:

1. Work very carefully on thin dentin so that cement does not come into contact with pulp and did not cause irritation or allergy.
2. Do not use the composition in excess, so that the excess does not irritate the oral mucosa. The resulting surplus can be removed using probe or an ultrasonic scaler not earlier than after 15 minutes.
3. After preparing the cement, the instrument must be rinsed immediately so that the residues on it do not dry out.

Manufacturer, price

The manufacturer of glass ionomer cement Meron is the German company VOCO GmbH. It is a global manufacturer of quality dental materials. The price of the kit depends on the type of kit (mini or full) and ranges from 2127,00 rubles. up to RUB 2900.00