Table 1.
List of tested restorative dental materials and their manufacturers
| Material Name | Manufacturer | Instructions for Use |
|---|---|---|
| Fuji IX, Gold Label Capsule | GC Corp., Tokyo, Japan |
• Shake capsule • Activate capsule • Mix for 10 s • Apply directly to cavity • Protect with varnish or coat |
| Estelite Sigma Quick | Tokuyama Dental Corp., Japan |
• Etch tooth surface • Apply adhesive • Place in ≤ 2 mm increments • Light cure each layer for 10 s |
| Fuji II LC, Gold Label Capsule | GC Corp., Tokyo, Japan |
• Shake capsule • Activate capsule • Mix for 10 s • Apply to cavity • Light cure for 20 s • Protect surface |
| Activa BioACTIVE Restorative | PULPDENT Corp., MA, USA |
• Etch tooth surface • Apply bonding agent • Apply from syringe • Light cure for 20 s • Self-cures as backup • Polish after full set (4–6 min) |
| Biodentine | SEPTODONT, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France |
• Mix for 30 s in capsule mixer • Apply with spatula or gun • Wait approximately 12 min for full setting |