Instructions for using Cobalt fissure sealant

Product Description:

• Cobalt dental fissure sealant is used to cover the grooves of the occlusal and lingual surfaces of the teeth to prevent decay. The use of cobalt color-changing technology during resin curing in this product facilitates the placement of the resin in the tooth fissure. After curing, this product changes color from pink to opaque white to allow for follow-up fissure sealant over time.
• It should be noted that although the presence of pink color indicates that the product is not fully cured, its color change to white does not indicate complete cure and the recommended time for complete product cure (30 seconds) should be considered.

Components:

One 3 gram syringe, two special tips

How to use:

– Cobalt fissure sealant is a completely hydrophobic product and requires complete tooth isolation for placement and bonding to the enamel, so the tooth must be fully erupted to prevent contamination of the work environment with saliva. – Enamel surface preparation: Clean the debris on the tooth surface with a non-fluoride brush and paste and completely remove the remaining debris and paste with a water jet. Note: The use of cleaning agents containing oil and fluoride is not recommended. – Surface isolation: Note that rubber dam provides the best isolation, however, the use of a cotton roll for isolation is also acceptable. Enamel etching: Place Cobalt Etch Gel on all enamel surfaces requiring fissure sealant for 30 seconds. Ensure that the environment is covered so that the etched enamel margin extends beyond the expected limits for the sealant. Then remove the etching acid by placing suction near the acid and rinse the surface with plenty of water and air. Avoid contact of the etched enamel with saliva or any other object and if the tooth becomes contaminated with saliva, re-etch the surface for 5 seconds. Dry the etched surfaces thoroughly with oil-free water and air.

Applying bonding

Cover the enamel surface with a layer of enamel bonding (Cobalt Wetting Resin) and after 15 seconds, thin the bonding layer with a blowtorch until a thin layer of bond is placed on the enamel. Then cure the resin with a light cure for 30 seconds.

Applying sealant:

– Apply sealant to the grooves using the needle tip. At the same time, prevent the sealant from flowing beyond the etched surface. While placing the sealant, move the tip of the syringe to reduce the possibility of air bubbles and improve its flow in the grooves. A catheter can also be used for this purpose. After covering the desired areas, cure the sealant surface for 30 seconds. If the surface of the tooth grooves is larger than the head of the light cure device, ensure complete cure of the sealant by moving the device head and increasing the cure time. It should be noted that although the remaining pink tint indicates insufficient curing. Changing the color of the sealant and creating a white opaque color indicates that the cure is not complete and the cure time must be completed.

Warnings:

Since uncured methacrylate resins can cause tissue sensitivity in some people, avoid contact of this product with soft tissue and in case of contact with soft tissue, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.

If you accidentally splash some fissure sealant into the patient’s or dentist’s eye, rinse the eye with plenty of water and see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. If the substance comes into contact with other body tissues, wash the area thoroughly with plenty of water.

Do not use this product after the expiration date.

Storage conditions:

Please store at 20-25°C. Exposing the product to temperatures above 35°C and below 10°C can result in phase separation in the mixture.

Avoid exposing the product to the mentioned temperatures for long periods of time.

Production of Fartak Andishe Borna Company, Iran, Tehran, Enghelab Street, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Campus, Dental Materials and Equipment Development Center, 1st Floor – Fartak Andishe Borna Company