What will EasyGum Bond to:
Harvest EasyGum® is bondable to typical acrylic denture resins used for making bases, such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), as well as metals and ceramics (zirconia).
Can you apply the Intense Modifiers before you put on the strip?
The modifiers are intended to be used underneath and/or over the strip, depending on the esthetic effect to be achieved.
Can you apply the strip and modifiers and then cure or should you apply the strip, cure and then modify and then cure again?
If applied underneath, the modifiers should be cured before the strip application due to the risk of smearing. If applied over, it can be cured together.
How long will this last intraorally?
Similar composites, used for tooth restorations, last at least 5 Years. Considering the conditions under the strip is used (less wear forces) it should easily last 7 to 10 Years.
Do you need to cut back analog or digitally the gingiva area, so it is not bulked out when you add the Easy Gum?
Yes, clinically it is indicated for permanent use to cut back the gingival tissue parts. For temporary use or Try-Ins not really, but this also depends a lot on the case, so this will be up to the technician!
What do I polish it with?
Generally, felt wheels, soft brushes, tissue rods and polishing paste (Speed Polish).
What do I glaze this with?
You can use any light cure glaze or polish with Speed Polish
Do you need an air barrier coating with the EasyGum?
EasyGum does not need an air barrier coating or cover gel like other composites. EasyGum is made with a proprietary blend that avoids the oxygen inhibition layer.
In regard to a hybrid: What about the strength of the bonding agent and long-term wear for long-term use.
We know that wear in hybrids happens only to the occlusal surfaces. The EasyGum will never be part of this, so from the wear standpoint it will last an undefined time.
For gingival (partial) restorations the (de-) coloration stability is the most relevant. This mainly depends on technician controlled issues such as polymerization completeness and surface finish. EasyGum is designed to withstand this for at least 5-10 years.
A special part of this is the possibility of infiltration in-between EasyGum and substrate. Here the chosen Bonding is a big part of the solution. A chemical bonding like ours has the power to avoid this for at least 5 Years!
Where to buy EasyGum:
Order Direct at Harvest Dental
OR
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IFU: https://support.harvestdental.com/support/solutions/articles/154000151366-harvest-easygum-and-all-in-one-bond-instructions-for-use
SDS Strips: https://support.harvestdental.com/support/solutions/articles/154000153975-harvest-easygum-composite-strip-safety-data-sheet
General Instructions EasyGum™ Bond:
- Rinse the preparation thoroughly and remove any pooled water. Leave moist.
- Dispense a drop of EasyGum™ Bond into the cavity of the enclosed mixing well. Using a bristle brush applicator, apply 1 coat of EasyGum™ Bond to the entire preparation to be bonded to allow material to dwell for twenty seconds. DO NOT DRY.
- Using the remaining material in the well and same applicator, apply 2 additional coats of EasyGum™ Bond.
- Dry the surface thoroughly. Do not blast the surface with air or use suction as this could remove material from the surface and lead to debonding.
- Light-activate for ten seconds. EasyGum™ Bond can be activated with any dental activation light.
- Continue procedure with EasyGum™ Strip and Modifiers following EasyGum™ Instructions For Use.
Notes:
- Although it is not critical to the success of Harvest Universal Adhesive, it is recommended that the preparation be cleaned with Clean and Boost (Gel or Liquid, Vista-Apex) prior to beginning the bonding protocol.
- Pumicing or gentle particle abrasion of preparation is also recommended.
- EasyGum™ Bond is always light-activated before placing EasyGum™.
- ***Note: You will need 2-3 drops per arch. One bottle of EasyGum Bond will last approximately 50 strips.
EasyGum Gingiva Strip Use Instructions:
A. Cleaning
Roughen up base surface to be covered using a crosscut bur or sandblasting with aluminum oxide to enhance adhesion. Thoroughly clean to remove any dust and debris.
B. Preparing for Bonding
Apply and prepare EasyGum™ Bond to bonding areas according to Instructions For Use (for All-in-One Bond, see below). If desired, gingival characterization of the dental base material utilizing EasyGum™ Modifiers can be completed now prior to the application of the Strip.
C. Application
Select EasyGum™ with the desired shading that, when cured, matches natural gingival issues. Cut the Strip to roughly the overall size needed and apply to the base with minor pressure to attain basic adhesion.
D. Trimming and Finishing
Trim the Strip to the desired shape, and finish with typical hand tools to include the appropriate features such as the gingival line and interdental papilla. EasyGum™ Modifiers can be applied and modelled for additional texture and enhanced coloration to closely resemble the natural gingiva.
E. Light Curing
Light cure using a standard dental light curing unit according to the following and the light manufacturer’s instructions:
***In cases where the gingival area is large and using a directed light source, light-cure the Strip in segments.
F. Contouring and Polishing
After light-curing, contour, and polish EasyGum™ as needed using typical methods.
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