Dentsply Poly F Intro Pack

• Versatile application: Suitable for cementations, cavity lining, temporary fillings, and restorative bases.
• Easy mixing: Powder/liquid formulation enables convenient hand mixing.
• Adequate working time: Sufficient time for precise placement and manipulation.
• Variable setting time: Ranging from 2 minutes 30 seconds to 8 minutes for cementation.
• Pulp protection: Can be used with a calcium hydroxide liner for added pulp protection.
• Patient safety: Precautions are advised to prevent skin, eye, and oral mucosa irritation.
• Easy cleanup: Can be easily cleaned from instruments and glass slabs.
• Reliable composition: Formulated with zinc oxide, magnesium hydroxide, and other components for durability.
• Convenient presentation: Powder is available in one distinctive shade for easy identification.

COMPOSITION :

• Powder contains:
• Zinc oxide 0.72 g
• Magnesium oxide 0.07 g
• Polyacrylic acid 0.13 g

ApplicationMixing RatioMixing TimeWorking TimeSetting TimeCementation

1 scoop powder :

2 drops liquid 1

15 secondsAt least 1 minute2 minutes 30 seconds to 8 minutesLining/Base

2 scoops powder :

2 drops liquid 2

20 to 25 seconds30 seconds (from start of mixing)2 minutes to 6 minutes

• 1 x 70g Powder
• 1 x 40ml Liquid

Pulp Protection:

• In deep cavities, cover the dentin close to the pulp (less than 1 mm) with a hard-setting calcium hydroxide liner, such as Dycal® calcium hydroxide liner (refer to its specific Instructions for Use).

Dosage and Mixing:

• Keep the powder and liquid separated until ready for mixing.
• Fill the water dispenser with distilled or de-ionized water.
• Invert the powder bottle to fluff the powder.
• Overfill the scoop with powder and strike off the excess with the bottle insert, leaving a flat surface level with the edge of the scoop. Avoid pressing the powder into the scoop to prevent a thick mixture.
• Place the powder onto the provided pad or a glass slab.
• Divide the powder into two halves using a stainless steel spatula.
• Dispense two drops of water by holding the bottle vertically and squeezing gently.
• Add one half of the powder to the water. As soon as the first half is wetted, incorporate the second half, then mix thoroughly. Mix rapidly to achieve a creamy consistency for cementation and a putty-like consistency for linings and temporary fillings. The mixing time for cementation consistency is 15 seconds, while the base consistency may take an additional 5 to 10 seconds.

Finishing:

• Excess material can be removed immediately or after the completion of the setting time (refer to section 2.2 Dosage and Mixing). Avoid touching the cement when it is in the intermediate, rubbery condition. Finishing burs are recommended for removing surplus material after crown cementation. Appropriate hand instruments, like a dental probe and dental floss, are used for removing excess material.

Cleaning Instruments:

• After use, clean instruments with water or drop them in a disinfectant or water to facilitate subsequent cleaning. Zinc polycarboxylate cements adhere to instruments and glass slabs, so immediate cleaning is recommended.

Question : What is Poly-F Plus?
Answer: Poly-F Plus is a conventional zinc polycarboxylate cement used in various dental procedures, including cementations, cavity lining, temporary fillings, and restorative bases.

Question : How is Poly-F Plus mixed?
Answer: Poly-F Plus is available in a powder/liquid version. The powder, which is presented in one distinctive shade, is mixed with demineralized water only. The mixture is then prepared through hand mixing.

Question : What is the working time of Poly-F Plus?
Answer: The working time of Poly-F® Plus is at least 1 minute for cementation and 30 seconds for lining/base applications. This provides sufficient time for precise placement and manipulation.

Question : Can Poly-F Plus be used to protect the dental pulp?
Answer: Yes, for deep cavities, it is recommended to cover the dentin close to the pulp with a hard-setting calcium hydroxide liner in combination with Poly-F® Plus to provide additional protection to the dental pulp.

Question : How should instruments and glass slabs be cleaned after using Poly-F Plus?
Answer: Instruments should be cleaned immediately after use with water or by placing them in a disinfectant or water for subsequent cleaning. This helps remove the cement, which adheres to instruments and glass slabs.