EQUIA Forte®
Bulk Fill, Fluoride Releasing, Glass Hybrid Restorative System
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
| 2018 | Grossi JA, Cabral RN, Ribeiro APD, Leal SC. Glass Hybrid Restorations as an Alternative for Restoring Hypomineralized Molars in the ART Model. BMC Oral Health. 2018 Apr 18;18(1):65. doi: 10.1186/s12903-018-0528-0.
EQUIA Forte System — A Go to for Bulk-Fill Cases. Allison Walker. https://www.dentalproductshopper.com. June 2018. |
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| 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. | |
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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. |
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| 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.). |
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| 2009 | Fuji IX GP Extra Evaluation. Reality. Revised – March 2009.
G-Coat Plus Evaluation. Reality. May 2009. |
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| 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). |
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| 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. |
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| 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). |
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Class I Restoration Case
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Images courtesy of Dr. Dan Ward, Columbus, Ohio.
Class II Restoration Cases
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Images courtesy of Dr. Mark Pitel, Poughkeepsie, New York.
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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
 GC Fuji II® |
 GC Fuji II LC® |
 GC Fuji II LC® CAPSULE |
| Glass Ionomer Restorative | Light-Cured, Resin-Reinforced Restorative | Light-Cured, Resin-Reinforced Restorative |
 GC Fuji IX GP® |
 GC Fuji IX GP® EXTRA |
 GC Fuji IX GP® FAST |
| Packable Posterior Restorative | Packable Glass Ionomer Restorative | Fast, Packable Posterior Restorative |
 GC CAPSULE APPLIER V |
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| Description | |
| Indications | Class I, II & V; core build-up |
| Working Time | 1 minute, 15 seconds |
| Net Setting Time | 2 minutes |
| Total Time EQUIA Forte (Average) | 3 minute, 25 seconds |
| Curing Mechanism | EQUIA Forte Fil: Self; EQUIA Forte Coat: Light |
| Number of Shades | 8 |
| Translucency | Yes |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | 219 |
| Surface Hardness (Hv) (1 day) | 85 |
| Flexural Strength (MPa)(ISO9917-2: 2007) | 46 |
| Acid erosion (mm) | 0.11 |
| Wear erosion (µm) | EQUIA Forte Fil: 20 EQUIA Forte Fil with EQUIA Forte Coat application: 10.5 |
| Radiopacity | Yes |
| Fluoride Release (µg/cm2) (Day 1) | 115.3 |
| Delivery System | Capsule & Liquid |
| Gram Weight (powder) | 0.40 |
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New & Improved EQUIA Forte
Clinical Video by Dr. Randy Shoup: Class II Stress Bearing Restoration with EQUIA Forte
Clinical Video by Dr. Randy Shoup: Class II Sandwich Technique with EQUIA Forte, G-Premio BOND™ and G-ænial Sculpt®
Clinical Procedure: EQUIA Forte Versus Composite - Chair Time
Features & Benefits Commercial
Restoring the Posterior Dentition: Case 1
Restoring the Posterior Dentition: Case 2
Restoring the Posterior Dentition: Live
Live Procedure
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Microdentistry Procedures with Dr. James C. Burden, DMD, FAGD
Una Nueva Maner de Pensar, una Nueva Maner de Tratar con Dr. J. Zalba
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