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45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Very high flow
0 %
High flow
7 %
Accurate
43 %
Low flow
29 %
Very low flow
21 %
G-ænial Universal Flo Technical Manual
9.0 Field evaluation
In the development phase, a field test of G-ænial Universal Flo was conducted in June and July
2010, with twenty-height dentists. almost 500 cases were restored using G-ænial universal Flo,
as follows:
• Restorations: 40%.
• Lining and base indications: 36%.
• Sealants: 5%,
• Root surfaces restorations: 5%
• Tunnel preparations: 5%
9.1 handling
Very easy
Easy
Difficult
Very Difficult
ease of dispensing
25 %
71 %
4 %
0 %
Very good
Good
Acceptable
Poor
Stickiness
25%
54%
18%
4%
Thixotropic property
18%
43%
29%
7%
adaptation to cavity walls
32%
29%
21%
7%
avoidance of excess paste extruding
due to residual pressure
25%
50%
18%
7%
Several factors that are of prime importance when placing a restoration were assessed during this
field test with the following results:
- The new syringe design was well accepted: 96% very easy or easy.
- The paste did not stick to the instrument: 79% very good or good.
- absence of extrusion of paste due to residual pressure: 75% very good or good.
- Thixotropic material, not runny and stays in place once dispensed into the preparation: 61% very
good or good.
- The adaptation to the cavity wall or bonding agent was also rated well: 61% very good or good.
Regarding the flowability of the
material, it was considered appropriate
by 43% of users. Most of the other
users judged the material as low or very
low flowing, which is in line with the
stated properties of the material and is
useful when considering its indications.
how was the flowability of Gænial universal Flo when placing
it into preparations?