Dental Materials: Anchor: Core Build Up / Luting Cement
Has anybody tried the new cement and core material called Anchor?
It was developed by John Kanca and is compatible with his Simplicity bonding system. It really sounds like a great material. It can be used to cement a post and then build up the core. It can also be used to cement crowns and bridges.
At the company´s website, Apex Dental the material is described as follows:
"Independent research along with your feedback suggests a perfect core material would combine the following characteristics:* Ease of placement
* Bonds to tooth structure
* Ability to be contoured and prepared immediately
* High strength and rigidity
* Cutting resistance like tooth structure, carves like dentin
* Tooth shade under ceramic crowns
* Compatible with bonding agents
* Fluoride release
* High radiopacity (*)A material that couples these features with the proper viscosity and delivery system would not only qualify as the best core material on the market today but also a top luting cement. Working hard to simplify your practice and ensure your clinical success, Apex has created a highly versatile product to function as both your core build up and luting cement."
Any thoughts or comments?
Comments
While I have not gotten the Anchor materials, I've been using both Simplicity and Interface for a couple of months. No problems with them, and knowing JK, I don't think he'd be brave enough to release a product before doing extensive research on it. In other words, even though it has only been around for a short while, I don't believe there will be any problems with it.
Posted by: Ben Schultz, DDSm MAGD | April 3, 2006 10:56 AM
I have been using Anchor since it was introduced. It is easy to place into the tooth, flows nicely with minimal slump, and cuts much like dentin. To date, no cores have been lost. So far, I am impressed.
Posted by: Tom Ryan | April 29, 2006 02:27 PM