VOCO Argion GIC 15G

Argion’s adhesion to enamel and dentine prevents marginal leaks and creates retentions. Undercuts give additional hold to the filling. The layer thickness of the fillings should be at least 1 mm. Clean the cavity (for instance with a 3 % hydrogen peroxide) and then rinse carefully with water and dry with an air jet. If the remaining dentine is thicker than 1.5 mm, no additional lining is necessary. To avoid pulp irritations which may occur in case of insufficient dentine thickness, covering of the areas near the pulp with calcium hydroxide is recommended. Attention! Mix Argion only with water. Shake powder well before use Apply Argion at room temperature (19 °C - 23 °C). In case of high temperatures using a cooled glass plate is recommended. Place Argion powder on a glass plate or suitable mixing pad and mix the powder portion by portion into the water. Use 1 drop of water for 1 level measuring scoop of powder (this corresponds to a mixing ratio of powder/water = 7 : 1). When dispensing the water, hold the dropper bottle in an absolutely vertical position, making sure that the metal cannula protrudes approx. 2 - 3 mm above the top. Do not use drops for mixing that flow out when tilting the bottle. A strong plastic spatula or another abrasion resistant spatula should be used for mixing. Mix on a glass plate or other nonabsorbent surface. Start mixing in larger portions and continue with smaller ones. Mixing time is approx. 50 - 60 s. Do not exceed 1 min. Argion can be worked for approx. 2 min. from the end of the mixing procedure (room temperature). Argion’s setting time is approximately 2 - 3 min after the filling has been inserted into the cavity. The working area must be kept dry during the filling procedure. Application of rubberdam is recommended. Linings and build-up fillings can be carefully worked after setting (approximately 4 - 6 min after insertion). Fillings should be at least 1 mm deep. Prevent feather-shaped margins. When in doubt, prepare in a conventional way. Argion is susceptible to water contamination during the setting phase. Immediately cover the filling with a strip, matrix or a protective varnish after application. Rough excess material should be removed immediately. Upon removal of the strips or matrix, the filling must be completely covered again with protective varnish. In fillings, finishing and contouring (flexible disc) should be done no earlier than 15 min after application. Repeat varnish and allow to set. The best results for final polishing are obtained 24 h after the filling has been inserted