EQUIA Forte is the next generation of EQUIA^® that combines EQUIA Forte Fil and EQUIA Forte Coat to build a strong, superior bulk-fill system.

EQUIA Forte Fil's glass hybrid innovation is achieved through the introduction of ultrafine, highly reactive glass particles, dispersed within the conventional Glass Ionomer (GI) Structure. With the addition of a higher molecular weight polyacrylic acid, the new glass hybrid formulation builds a high strength restorative. EQUIA Forte Coat incorporates a new multi-functional monomer that produces a tougher resin matrix. Together, these innovations result in a strong bulk fill glass hybrid restorative system with exceptional physical properties and aesthetics.

EQUIA Forte is ideal for Class I, II and V restorations. Key benefits of EQUIA Forte:

• Bulk-fill
• Easy and quick to use
• Not technique sensitive
• Non sticky and packable
• No polymerization shrinkage or shrinkage stress
• Optimal marginal seal that offers long-term resistance to microleakage and discoloration
• High fluoride release at tooth restorative interface with recharge capability
• Outstanding resistance to wear and acid erosion
• Available in 8 aesthetic shades

In comparison to original EQUIA, EQUIA Forte extends the indications to include stress bearing Class II Restorations, and is available in brand-new, red packaging. EQUIA Forte Coat is available in a bottle (4 mL) and a NEW unit dose pack (contains 50, 0.1 mL units).

New & Improved EQUIA Forte

2015		Basso M, Brambilla E, Benites MG, Giovannardi M, Ionescu AC. Glass Ionomer Cement for Permanent Dental Restorations: A 48-Month, Multi-Centre, Prospective Clinical Trial. Stoma Edu J. 2015; 2(1):25-35.

Original EQUIA^®

2011		Incorporating Glass Ionomers into the Daily Routine of General Practice. Dr. Ron Kaminer. www.dentallearning.net. February 2011. EQUIA. CRA Newsletter. March 2011. Volume 4, Issue 3. Page 4. EQUIA Restorative System – Product Evaluation. Dental Product Shopper. March 2011. Pages 90-91. Clinical Performance of a New Glass Ionomer-based Restoration System: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Katrin Friedl a, Karl-Anton Hiller b, Karl-Heinz Friedl a,b. Science Direct. July 2011. 7 pages.
2010		Glass Ionomers: A Therapeutic Alternative to Direct Composite Restorations. Daniel H. Ward, DDS. Canadian Oral Health. April 2010. What’s Hot and What’s Getting Hotter: EQUIA. Dr. Howard Glazer. AGD Impact. April 2010. Page 14. Simplifying Posterior Restorations Using Self-Adhesive Systems. Dr. Douglas A.Terry. Dentistry Today. May 2010. Pages 100-102. A Rapid and Esthetic Alternative to a Direct Posterior Composite. Dr, Mark Pitel. Dentistry Today. November 2010. Effect of Resin Coating on the Ultimate Strength of Glass Ionomers. M. Shinohara, A. Antunes, J. Padovano, A.k. Bedran-Russo, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. Res Issue 89, (Special Issue A). 796, 2010 (Washington, D.C.).
2009		Fuji IX GP Extra Evaluation. Reality. Revised – March 2009. G-Coat Plus Evaluation. Reality. May 2009.
2008		Glazing Resins: Are they Important and How do they Differ? CRA Newsletter. January 2008. Volume 1, Issue 1. Fuji IX GP Extra Evaluation. The Dental Advisor. March 2008. Volume 25, No. 2. Improved Glass Ionomer Restorative—GC Fuji IX GP EXTRA. CRA Newsletter. April 2008. Volume 1, Issue 4. SEM and Microleakage Evaluations of the Marginal Integrity of Two Types of Class V Restorations with or without the Use of a Light-Curable Coating Material and of Polishing. E. Magni, L Zhang, R. Hickel, M. Bossu, A. Polimeni and M. Ferrari. Journal of Dentistry. July 2008. Influence of Coating Materials on Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement. K. Kato, H. Yarimizu, H. Nakaseko and T. Sakuma. GC Corporation. Res Issue 87 (Special Issue B) 0487, 2008 (Toronto).
2007		2007 Buying Guide (Fuji IX GP EXTRA). CRA Newsletter. December 2007. Volume 31, Issue 12. G-Coat Plus Evaluation. The Dental Advisor. December 2007. Volume 24, No. 10.
2006		Esthetic Effects on Restoratives of Experimental Surface Coating (UC-3). H. Yarimizu, D. Usuki, D. Ohta, H. Nakaseko and S. Akahane. GC Corporation. Res Issue 85 (Special Issue A) 1911. 2006 (Orlando). The Influence of Coating for the Maturation of Glass Ionomer Cement. K. Kato, T. Noguchi, H. Nakaseko, and S. Akahane. GC Corporation. Res Issue 85 (Special Issue B) 2076. 2006 (Brisbane).

Class I Restoration Case

Images courtesy of Dr. Dan Ward, Columbus, Ohio.

Class II Restoration Cases

Images courtesy of Dr. Mark Pitel, Poughkeepsie, New York.

Images courtesy of Dr. Tim Bizga, Cleveland, Ohio.

• Bulk-fill
• Easy and quick to use
• Not technique sensitive
• No polymerization shrinkage or shrinkage stress
• Non sticky and packable
• High flexural strength
• Outstanding resistance to wear and acid erosion
• Moisture tolerant (no rubber dam required)
• Coefficient of thermal expansion is the same as dentin
• Self-adhesion (chemical bond creates a hybridized layer)
• Improved strength over other glass ionomer restoratives*
• High fluoride release at interface and over time with recharge
• Optimal marginal seal that offers long-term resistance to microleakage and discoloration
• With two simple steps, EQUIA^® creates economic, aesthetic and effective solutions for Class I, II and V Restorations

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United States Section (this section is required for United States Orders ONLY)

Item Number	Description	Quantity
452005	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Assorted Shades Contains: EQUIA Forte Fil (10 caps of each shade: A2, A3 and A3.5; 9 caps of each shade: B1 and B3; 0.14 mL liquid per capsule), EQUIA Forte Coat bottle (4 mL) and GC CAVITY CONDITIONER bottle (5.7 mL).
452001	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A1 (48)
452002	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A2 (48)
452003	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A3 (48)
452004	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A3.5 (48)
452006	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade B1 (48)
452007	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade B2 (48)
452008	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade B3 (48)
452009	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade C4 (48)
452500	EQUIA Forte Coat - Refill (Bottle) Contains: One EQUIA Forte Coat bottle (4 mL), 50 Micro-Tip Applicators, 1 Applicator Holder and 20 Disposable Dispensing Dishes.
452505	EQUIA Forte Coat - Refill (NEW!  Unit Dose) Contains: Box of 50 EQUIA Forte Coat Unit Doses (0.1 mL each), 50 Micro-Tip Applicators and 1 Applicator Holder.
452000	EQUIA Forte Fil - Assorted Shades Contains: Ten caps of each shade: A2, A3 and A3.5; 9 caps of each shade: B1 and B3; 0.14 mL liquid per capsule.
452010	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A1 (48)
452011	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A2 (48)
452012	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A3 (48)
452013	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A3.5 (48)
452014	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade B1 (48)
452015	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade B2 (48)
452016	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade B3 (48)
452017	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade C4 (48)

Canadian Section (this section is required for Canadian Orders ONLY)

Item Number	Description	Quantity
462005	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Assorted Shades Contains: EQUIA Forte Fil (10 caps of each shade: A2, A3 and A3.5; 9 caps of each shade: B1 and B3; 0.14 mL liquid per capsule), EQUIA Forte Coat bottle (4 mL) and GC CAVITY CONDITIONER bottle (5.7 mL).
462001	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A1 (48)
462002	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A2 (48)
462003	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A3 (48)
462004	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade A3.5 (48)
462006	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade B1 (48)
462007	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade B2 (48)
462008	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade B3 (48)
462009	EQUIA Forte - Intro Kit Shade C4 (48)
452500	EQUIA Forte Coat - Refill (Bottle) Contains: One EQUIA Forte Coat bottle (4 mL), 50 Micro-Tip Applicators, 1 Applicator Holder and 20 Disposable Dispensing Dishes.
452505	EQUIA Forte Coat - Refill (NEW!  Unit Dose) Contains: Box of 50 EQUIA Forte Coat Unit Doses (0.1 mL each), 50 Micro-Tip Applicators and 1 Applicator Holder.
462000	EQUIA Forte Fil - Assorted Shades Contains: Ten caps of each EQUIA Forte Fil Shade: A2, A3, A3.5, B1 and B3.
462010	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A1 (48)
462011	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A2 (48)
462012	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A3 (48)
462013	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade A3.5 (48)
462014	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade B1 (48)
462015	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade B2 (48)
462016	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade B3 (48)
462017	EQUIA Forte Fil - Shade C4 (48)

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