Bioactive proprietary ionglassTM technology

Riva Self Cure utilizes SDI’s proprietary ionglass™ filler developed by our glass technologists. ionglass™ is a radiopaque, high ion releasing, a bioactive glass used in SDI’s range of glass ionomer products. Riva Self Cure releases substantially higher fluoride to assist with remineralization of the natural dentition.

The strongest dentin replacement

• When dentin is missing, use Riva Self Cure to replace it. It is the best dental material available today that virtually mimics dentin. No adhesive is required, and sensitivity is non-existent. Like dentin, Riva Self Cure has a very high compressive strength, ensuring it will withstand long-term mastication forces.

Surface hardness

• The greater the surface hardness, the greater the resistance to abrasive wear. Riva Self Cure is a dynamic glass ionomer cement that can withstand high penetration of the surface.

Low acid erosion

• Riva Self Cure has a very low acid erosion value. This improves the longevity of the restoration, resisting disintegration and wear caused by oral acidity. The ISO Standard dictates that a material cannot have acid erosion of more than 0.17mm.

Bulk fill to save time

• Riva Self-Cure can be bulk filled to minimize chair time.

Setting times

Indications

• Non-stress-bearing Class I and II restorations
• Deciduous teeth restorations
• Geriatric restorations
• Intermediate restorative and base material for Class I and II cavities using the sandwich technique
• Cervical (Class V) restorations
• Core build-ups
• Temporary fillings
• Restorative in the field using the ART technique
• Dentin replacement