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Choosing Composite Shades in Restorative Dentistry: A Practical Guide

Advertorial — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:37:20 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by Solventum. This article is an adaptation of an original article^ by Dr. Paulo Monteiro, Dr. GiuseppeChiodera, Style ItalianoCo-authors: Dr. Walter Devoto, Prof. Angelo Putignano, Dr. Jordi Manauta, Dr. Marcin Krupinski, Dr. Carlos Fernandez Villares, Dr. Bianca Varvara Composite resin materials are integral to modern restorative dentistry, […]

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The future of composites

Advertorial — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:56:06 +0000

STELA SDI Limited is proud to announce the launch of Stela, a new bulk fill flowable self-cure composite that is widely lauded as an amalgam replacement and the future of composites. This innovative restorative is the result of a partnership between SDI scientists and engineers from three leading Australian universities, the University of New South […]

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Tools of the trade: Surefil One

Editor — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:04:08 +0000

by Dr Parminder Bains, The Walk-In Dental Centre, Perth, WA Surfil One is a tooth-coloured, one-step, self-adhesive composite hybrid. It’s an etchant, adhesive and restorative all-in-one. It provides high-quality restorations with speed and efficiency. What’s good about it It’s as easy to use as placing glass ionomer yet is as durable as a traditional composite. […]

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Tools of the trade: 3M Filtek Z250 composite resin

Editor — Tue, 25 May 2021 05:15:43 +0000

by Dr Darren Scott, Randwick Dental Care, NSW The first generation of this composite resin was Z100 and that was my product of choice in the early 90s when released. I moved to Z250 when it came on the market around 20 years ago. It’s a fantastic all-round composite resin that can be used in […]

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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: Filtek Supreme XTE

Editor — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:22:44 +0000

by Dr John Xu, Marketplace Dental Centre, Wagga Wagga, NSW Unlike a lot of other composite materials on the market, Filtek Supreme XTE is a very versatile product. It’s an ideal filling material for both the back and front teeth with great aesthetic results. It’s also very strong. What’s good about it Whether I’m doing […]

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NEW Filtek Flowable range with an enhanced delivery system.

Advertorial — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:27:52 +0000

Designed for enhanced comfort and easier injection, the improved dispenser provides better access while reducing bubbles and waste. Over the past few decades, flowable composites have transformed from the new material on the market to a mainstay product in dental clinics around the world. With benefits ranging from the ability to easily inject the material […]

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Tools of the trade: Esthetic Carving Knife by Hu-Friedy

Editor — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:27:25 +0000

by Dr Jacqueline Amparo, Gordon, NSW There are times when overhangs and ledges cannot be avoided when using composites. Even after positioning a well-placed matrix system, there can be a minute overhang that frays the floss. After taking out the bulk of excess composite resin, I use the Esthetic carving knife to refine the […]

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