Fill-Up!
A new ally in fast posterior and high quality restorations.
DR. FERNANDO GRANDÓN VILLEGAS DDS, MS, CHILE
The advent of adhesive dentistry and development of the latest generation composite resins have transformed the way to deal with restorative treatments for back teeth. Recent evidence highlights success rates of 82% to 90% after 10 years, comparable in terms of longevity to amalgam restorations. However, it is sensitive technique and entails performing a large number of steps. Against this backdrop, the development of photoreactive bulk-fill composites is an interesting way to make the process easier.
Larger increments are possible with low volumetric contraction and low polymerisation stress. One point still to be resolved is the excess translucency needed to facilitate the passage of light in increases of up to 5 mm, which is limiting when masking discoloured substrates. This makes these photoreactive bulk-fill composites highly dependent on the light curing device to guarantee a suitable degree of conversion. We are therefore pleased with the development of this new bulk-fill composite with flowable consistency, dual cure, simple dispensing and major adaptability, which solves the aforementioned problems.
CONTACT
Dr. Fernando Grandón Villegas – DDS, MS
Director Adhesive Aesthetic Odontology Programme
University of Concepción, Chile.
President Chilean Society for Oral Prosthesis
and Rehabilitation, Concepción Subsidiary.
