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Tools of the trade: Estelite Posterior

Editor — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:53:14 +0000

by Dr Glaphyra Lim, Maison Dental, Hunters Hill, NSW Estelite Posterior is specifically designed for creating dependable restorations in the posterior of the mouth. It has high physical strength and is cured quickly. I use this composite for all my posterior restorations. What’s good about it There are four different shades available but I generally […]

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Tools of the trade: Estelite Asteria

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:28:59 +0000

by Dr Hisham Abdul-Ghaffar, bc dental, VIC Estelite Asteria is a universal composite I use for nearly all my fillings. It works beautifully in anterior and posterior teeth and provides outstanding aesthetic results. What’s good about it It’s 70 per cent filled by volume and has excellent polish-ability. It sets nicely and has a simplified […]

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Tools of the trade: Scotchbond Universal Plus

Editor — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:10:36 +0000

by Dr Kavitha Vegunta, Precision Dental Care @ Kingston, ACT Scotchbond is a self-etch primer and bond in one bottle. It’s a radiopaque universal adhesive that reduces X-ray misdiagnosis. What’s good about it After using Scotchbond for the past 18 months, I’ve noticed that postoperative sensitivity after a filling is much less compared to other […]

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Tools of the trade: Ultra XS

Editor — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:55:51 +0000

by Dr Deborah Elijah, Precision Dental Care @ Kingston, ACT UltraCal XS is a calcium hydroxide paste that is used after the instrumentation phase of root canal treatment. It kills the remaining microbes inside the root canal prior to placing the filling material. What’s good about it The root canal is prepared by clearing the […]

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Tools of the trade: Gemini 810 + 980 diode laser

Editor — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:55:23 +0000

by Dr Ish Goonewardene, Totalcare Dental & Dermal, Bondi Junction, NSW The Gemini is a dual wavelength soft tissue diode laser. It’s a straightforward, small and portable piece of equipment. What’s good about it I love that it has a Bluetooth foot pedal as that means no cords get in the way. The unit has […]

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Tools of the trade: EsteCem II

Editor — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:01:13 +0000

by Dr George Lathouras, Smileologie, East Brisbane, QLD EsteCem II is a dual-cure resin cement. I was using multiple cements for different procedures so I changed to this one to streamline my processes. It can be used with bridges, inlays, onlays, and porcelain, zirconia or alumina crowns. It can also be used with veneers and […]

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Tools of the trade: Precontour Dixieland Matrices

Editor — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:39:56 +0000

by Dr Davina Shaio, Oris Dental, Minyama, QLD I use these matrices with almost all fillings that involve a marginal ridge. They tighten really well and create a nice contact that’s not too tight. What’s good about it Conventional straight tofflemire bands create a straight surface that doesn’t mimic the natural shape of the teeth. […]

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Tools of the trade: RelyX Universal Resin Cement

Editor — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 03:17:34 +0000

by Dr Joanne Evans, Gateway Dental Care, Mona Vale, NSW This is a 3M product that comes with its own bonding agent, Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive. What’s good about it I really like the delivery system of this product. The tips are shaped beautifully; they’re slightly bent and are very good for accessing inside crowns. […]

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Tools of the trade: Estelite Sigma Quick

Editor — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:18:54 +0000

by Dr Mandy Liu, Dentist Mandy, Bondi Beach, NSW Estelite Sigma Quick is a composite resin I use with composite veneers or anything to do with front teeth. A lot of other composites come in many different shades and require blending with a guide. Estelite is very easy to use and provides a highly aesthetic […]

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Tools of the trade: Omnichroma

Editor — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:07:08 +0000

by Dr Jennifer Do, The Liverpool Dentist, NSW Omnichroma is a composite resin that claims it can colour-match the shade of any tooth. It makes restorations simpler and faster to complete. The final result is excellent and my patients have all been very happy. What’s good about it I’ve been using Omnichroma for about a […]

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Tools of the trade: Dentapen

Editor — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:07 +0000

by Dr Rita Trak, Dental & Skin Clinic, Bentleigh East, VIC No-one likes pain and no-one likes getting an injection, myself included. I was looking for a way I could numb my clients for their dental and skin treatments but without the pain of the needle. I wanted a product I would use on myself […]

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Tools of the trade: NiTin Full Curve Matrix Bands

Editor — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:54:47 +0000

by Dr Sonia Sahota, Smiles of Diamond Creek, VIC These bands are part of the NiTin Sectional Matrix System. They’re sturdy with a really nice curvature. What’s good about it With other brands, I would often end up with a pinpoint contact but the NiTins are always tight with a good broad contact. I was […]

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Tools of the trade: Elements E-motion Endo Motor

Editor — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:46:46 +0000

by Dr Vanessa Romer, Highgate Hill Dental Centre, QLD This is a great endo motor that makes root canal treatments easier and faster. We’ve had the E-motion for about a year and it’s very smooth. There’s a large touch screen attached to the motor that makes everything easy to operate. What’s good about it The […]

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Tools of the trade: Ziagel

Editor — Wed, 06 May 2020 04:54:47 +0000

by Dr Alisha Azam, Dental Aspects, Regents Park, QLD Ziagel is a topical lignocaine anaesthetic that comes in a gel with a push dispenser. I use it for numbing the gum prior to administering local anaesthetic. What’s good about it Ziagel successfully eliminates the prick of the needle and patients really appreciate that. It makes […]

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Tools of the trade: Opalustre

Editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:51:30 +0000

by Dr Jennifer Do, The Liverpool Dentist, NSW Opalustre is a type of enamel micro-abrasion for decalcified lesions on teeth. It works very well for patients with mild to moderate fluorosis, hypomineralisation issues or decalcification after orthodontic braces. What’s good about it Opalustre is a purple gel that’s very easy to apply. I fit a […]

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Tools of the trade: 3M ESPE intraoral syringe

Editor — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:38:54 +0000

by Dr Jeremy Sternson, Melbourne Dental Group, VIC This is a single-use syringe for placing polyvinyl siloxane impression materials. I was given one as a sample by a rep from Dentavision and the second I used it, I knew I could never go back to the old way of taking impressions. I now use it […]

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Tools of the trade: 3M Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative

Editor — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:30:42 +0000

by Dr Virginia Williams, Dr Virginia Williams Dental Practice, Ballarat, VIC There was an earlier 3M Bulk Fill product that was great. It allowed you to fill deeper fillings without having to use lots of very small increments. It had the shrinkage factor just right. However, I only used that product where it didn’t show […]

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