Self-cured, universal glass ionomer

restorative material
The quick path to strong and aesthetic restorations

Glass ionomer restoratives for posterior teeth are In contrast to conventional glass ionomers, the
still popular – not least because they have proved resto­rations are hardly noticeable in the oral
themselves in clinical use for many years. They are environment. This is achieved by a special glass
biocompatible, self-adhere to enamel and dentine, filler, which increases the material's translucency,
sustainably release and recharge fluoride at the same so that it appears more natural. And a compressive
time and can be used without meticulous moisture strength of 256 MPa now gives FX ULTRA
control, unlike composite restoratives. restorations long-term resistance to the intraoral
The key benefits of SHOFU'S new GlasIonomer forces acting on posterior teeth.
FX ULTRA are enhanced aesthetics and strength:

Ideal for a wide variety of clinical cases…

Restorations of deciduous teeth

Restorations of non-stress-bearing Class I and II cavities

in permanent teeth

Restorations of Class III and V cavities, including cervical erosions,

root abrasions and wedge-shaped defects

Core build-ups

Quick and easy application to the cavity

Powder and liquid quickly react to form a smooth, non-sticky paste, A2 A3 A3.5 B2
which can be easily applied to the cavity in one step. FX ULTRA is
available in the four VITA *3 Classical shades A2, A3, A3.5 and B2.

Remarkable translucency, Contrast ratio *2

(10 min / 24 h / 1 week after start of mixing)
exceptional shade stability (0 = transparent / 1.0 = opaque)
1.0
FX ULTRA shows a remarkable degree of 10 min 24 h 1 week
translucency directly after setting. As compared to
0.95
conventional glass ionomer restoratives, it is also
0.9
characterised by exceptional shade stability:
There are only minimal, virtually negligible changes 0.87
0.85 0.85
in value, chroma and hue over time. 0.84 0.84
to ISO 9917-1:2007

0.8
0.80
0.78
0.77
0.76
0.74 0.74
0.7
FX ULTRA Fuji IX GP EXTRA*1 Fuji IX GP*1 Ketac Molar*1
Class V fillings with GlasIonomer FX ULTRA

Photos: Dr Sushil Koirala

before after

MPa Compressive strength (24 h) *2 in MPa

280
Strong and durable

FX ULTRA is based on a special formulation of 260

glass and polyacrylic acid. It sets by forming stable 256
ionic bonds; the result is a strong and durable glass
240 242 244
ionomer matrix, showing long-term resistance to 241

intraoral forces, so that the material is mechanically

to ISO 9917-1:2007
suitable for posterior use. 220

200
FX ULTRA Fuji IX GP EXTRA*1 Fuji IX GP*1 Ketac Molar*1

Posterior restorations with GlasIonomer FX ULTRA

Photos: Dr Kenji Murai

Initial situation After removing the old restoration New restoration

MPa
Shear bond strength (24 h) *2 in MPa
8
Reliable adhesion without etching Enamel Dentine

FX ULTRA reliably adheres to enamel and dentine 6

6.0
without the need for additional surface conditioning. 5.7

High shear bond strength minimises the risks 4.4

4
of microleakage and marginal discoloration, 3.9 3.7
3.5
3.9

ensuring durable and aesthetic restorations. 2.8

2

0
FX ULTRA Fuji IX GP EXTRA*1 Fuji IX GP*1 Ketac Molar*1
Sustained caries-protective effect

FX ULTRA restorations recharge fluoride ions from food, toothpastes or fluoride gels and continuously
release them.

Instruction for use

Powder : liquid ratio 2.7 g : 1.0 g 1 scoop : 1 drop

Mixing time (at 23 °C) 45 sec from start of mixing
Working time (at 23 °C) 2 min 20 sec from start of mixing
Setting time (at 37 °C) 2 min 30 sec from end of mixing

Order information
Both sets are available in the VITA*3 Classical shades A2, A3, A3.5 and B2.

GlasIonomer FX ULTRA 1-1 Simple set GlasIonomer FX ULTRA Mini set

Powder 15 g, liquid 8 ml, Powder 10 g, liquid 5.2 ml,
measuring scoop, spatula, mixing pad measuring scoop
PN C0030 (A2), C0031 (A3), C0032 (A3.5), C0033 (B2) PN 1125 (A2), 1126 (A3), 1127 (A3.5), 1128 (B2)

*1 Not a registered trademark of SHOFU INC.

*2 Source: R&D SHOFU INC., Japan
*3 VITA is a registered trademark of VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany.
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