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beautifulGRADIA® DIRECTComposite Restoratives

RESTORATIVES

ONEFrom simple imperfections to complete, high-end, multi-layered restorations,

GRADIA® DIRECT restoratives provide you with simply beautiful results.

Designed to work together, the easy-handling, non-sticky GRADIA DIRECT family

of premier composites:

• Employs the latest in micro and nano technologies

• Offers unmatched handling

• Features natural, lifelike coloring and characteristics

• Blends into the surrounding tooth structure to create stunning restorations

• Allows 90% of restorations to be done with only one shade

• Is brushable and not sensitive to ambient light

With GRADIA DIRECT composites, you can take your time crafting the most

beautiful restorations possible.

GRADIA DIRECT’s unique UDMA resin systemabsorbs polymerization shrinkage stress, reducinglatent energy on bonding interfaces. Reducedinterface stress helps protect margin integrity forlonger lasting, gap free restorations and alsominimizes post-operative sensitivity.

Polymerization Shrinkage Stress (MPa)

O = GrandiO* V = Venus* E = Esthet-X*

F = Filtek Supreme Plus Universal Restorative*

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Stay out of the shrinkage red zone.

Bis-GMA Resins

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HandlingGRADIA DIRECT provides superior handling capabilities, withanterior shades that sculpt readily and posterior shades thatoffer exceptional strength and body. With plenty of workingtime, even in strong ambient light, its non-stick formula allowsyou to easily sculpt, shape and contour with unmatched artistryand precision.

GRADIA® DIRECT

Microfine Composite Restorative

GRADIA DIRECT is easy to place

Sculpts readily with a bladed instrument

Ordinary restoratives aremade up of a simple particle structure (x10,000).

GRADIA DIRECT features a diverse, tooth-likeparticle structure (x10,000).

Can be shaped andsmoothed with a brush for

reduced finishing time

Natural looking — a perfect match

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BeautyGRADIA DIRECT attains natural reflectivity through the use of a multifaceted tooth-like particle structure, providing your restorations withtrue-to-life color while rendering them virtually undetectable compared toother restoratives.

The amount of each element and its particle size distribution has beencarefully chosen so that when added together, many different interfacesoccur with different reflective properties. The result is internal reflectivityand optical properties that replicate that of natural teeth.

Single Shade Simplicity

GRADIA® DIRECT is so easy to use that 90% of restorations can be completed with just one shade. GRADIA DIRECT not only picks up the color and matches the surrounding teeth, it becomes esthetically“invisible” compared to other restoratives.

For more complex cases, GRADIA DIRECT features a simple-to-use Shade Guide (based on the VITAPANClassical Shades) that includes unique, 4-step tabs to helpyou judge the influence of material thickness on a particular shade. By positioning one shade thickness overanother, you can easily gauge the effect of shade layering.

Esthetic Dentistry by Dr. Wynn Okuda, Past President and Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Private Practice in Honolulu, Hawaii

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Class IV

BEFORE AFTER

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POSTERIOR OR UNIVERSALSTANDARD SHADES

POSTERIOR OR UNIVERSALOUTSIDE SHADES

ANTERIOR OR UNIVERSALSTANDARD SHADES

ANTERIOR OR UNIVERSALINSIDE SHADES (OPAQUE)

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ANTERIOR OR UNIVERSALSTANDARD SHADES

GRADIA® DIRECT X

A New Universal Composite

The X-FillerThe GRADIA DIRECT X difference is found in itsnew nanofiller, which is made of a lanthanideelement, to block X-rays, but not visible light. Theresult is a nearly 60% increase in radiopacity, as wellas increased translucency, giving you a much moreuniversal product that's effective in treating virtuallyany patient.

Restoring the X-FactorGRADIA® DIRECT X simplifies your estheticrestorations by combining ease of handling andextreme durability with high polishability forimproved radiopacity and translucency — resultingin a more universal composite.

Plus, GRADIA DIRECT X offers your patientsexcellent wear resistance and a natural feel foradded comfort. And it won't wear away opposingenamel, either.

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Gradia Direct X’s low modulus absorbs stresswhile minimizing opposing enamel wear.

High flexural strength provides lasting durabilityfor trouble free restorations.

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GRADIA DIRECT X has 60% higher radiopacitycompared to GRADIA DIRECT Posterior.

GRADIA® DIRECT LoFloSpecifically designed for easy handling upon placement into the proximal box anddentin, GRADIA DIRECT LoFlo provides 55% less shrinkage than the leading flowable composite on the market, while remaining highly wear-resistant. Its uniquefiller offers increased polishability and radiopacity. Plus, LoFlo is also a great 60-second sealant when used over GC G-BOND™.

GRADIA® DIRECT FloGRADIA DIRECT Flo is a highly flowable, fluoride-releasing composite designed towork in conjunction with GRADIA DIRECT. It offers balanced physical properties, low-viscosity/high-flow characteristics and direct application. Use it as a liner/base orsealant, for tunnel preps, or to block out undercuts and restore imperfections.

G-BOND™ – Effective in all conditionsThe perfect complement to the GRADIA DIRECT family, G-BOND is the one-component, one-coatadvanced 7th generation bonding system. G-BOND gives you a strong, long-lasting bond between light-cured composites, enamel and dentin in all surface conditions. And unlike earlier-generation bonding agents, G-BOND is an all-in-one etch-desensitize-prime-bond system that is not technique sensitive and never requires any mixing.

Wet or dry, one-step, one-coat G-BONDcreates a consistently reliable bonding interface that locks onto dentin and enamel in all surface conditions.

Visit www.got-g.com for more information.

G-BOND Product Codes

002277 GC G-BOND

Contains: One 5 mL bottle of G-BOND, One Package of 50 Micro-tips, One Micro-tip Handle,One Dispensing Dish and Technique Card.

002302 (Unit Dose Package)

Contains: 50 Unit Doses (0.1 mL) of G-BOND, One Package of 50 Micro-tip Brushes and Technique Card.

Bond Strength Comparison

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Source: Antebi, R.; Nathanson, D.; and Hughes, C.V. (2006), Bond Strength of Self-Etching Adhesives to Enamel and Dentin In-Vitro, Boston University.

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FlowablesGRADIA DIRECT's line of flowables features excellent handling characteristics and high fluoride release,which improves the resistance of teeth to acidic attack to help prevent secondary decay.

Source: Antebi, R.; Nathanson, D.; and Hughes, C.V. (IADR 2006), Bond Strength of Self-EtchingAdhesives to Enamel and Dentin In-Vitro, Boston University.

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CV: CervicalCVD: Cervical DarkCVT: Cervical TranslucentCT: Clear TranslucentDT: Dark TranslucentGT: Grey TranslucentNT: Natural TranslucentWT: White TranslucentBW: Bleach White XBW: Extra Bleach White

Standard (Body) and Inside Special (Dentin) shades based on the Classic Vita®* Shade Guide.

*Not a trademark of GC America Inc.

GRADIA® DIRECT Anterior - No Barium or FAS fillers for ultimate aesthetics and handling (radiolucent)

Standard

Inside Opaque Shades

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AO2 AO3 AO4

002275 002050 001988 001989 001990 001991 002042 002274 002043 002044 002045 001993 002048002273 001983 001967 001968 001969 001970 001976 002272 001977 001978 001979 001972 001982

XBW BW A1 A2 A3 A3.5 A4 B1 B2 B3 C3 CV CVD

002053 002049 002052 001996 002051 002054002040 001984 001986 001975 001985 001987

Outside Translucent ShadesDT CT GT NT WT CVT

GRADIA® DIRECT Posterior - 6 Shades (radiopaque)

Standard

002003 002004 002005 002006001997 001998 001999 002000

P-A1 P-A2 P-A3 P-A3.5

SKU 606002© 2008 GC America Inc.

GRADIA® DIRECT X Universal 10 Shades (highest radiopacity)

Inside Outside

002590 002591 002592 002593 002597 002598 002599 002560 002793 002794002601 002602 002603 002604 002608 002609 002610 002611 002795 002796

X-A1 X-A2 X-A3 X-A3.5 X-B1 X-B2 X-C2 X-D2 X-XBW X-BW

Standard

002596002607

X-AO2 X-WT

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GRADIA DIRECT Syringe RefillsContains: 1 Syringe (2.7 mL each)

GRADIA DIRECT Unitip RefillsContains: 20 Tips (0.16 mL each)

GRADIA DIRECT Unitip RefillsContains: 10 Tips (0.16 mL each)

GRADIA DIRECT Flo RefillsContains: 2 Syringe (0.8 mL each)

GRADIA DIRECT LoFlo RefillsContains: 2 Syringe (0.8 mL each)

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Standard Inside Opaque

GRADIA® DIRECT Flo & LoFlo - 7 Shades (radiopaque)

3737 W. 127th St.Alsip, IL 60803

800.323.7063www.gcamerica.com

Related Item Product Codes

002009 GRADIA DIRECT Shade Guide423000 Unitip Applier423003 Mixing Pads (14B, 5 Pads, 1-5/8" x 2-3/8")