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Tooth restorations that take less time.
October 01, 20163M Newsroom.Tooth restorations that take less time.
One procedure that has the potential to slow down a dentist’s day is posterior restorations – fillings in the back of the mouth. 3M science is simplifying this procedure and improving productivity from start to finish.
October 1st, 2016. 3M Newsroom.
Posterior dental restorations can be time-consuming and complicated. What’s more, in order to assure a deep, uniform cure of the filling, multiple layers of the composite filling material are normally required.
3M Oral Care has addressed these issues with four innovative products designed to reduce procedure time. The four products include:3M Oral Care has addressed these issues with four innovative products designed to reduce procedure time. The four products include:
Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, a one-coat adhesive that works quickly and eliminates the need for primers and multiple types of adhesives.
Filtek™ Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative, a bulk fill composite that can be placed in one convenient increment up to 5mm - no time consuming layering or additional dispensing devices. As with any 3M composite, this product does not contain mercury as an added ingredient.
Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light, that provides a deep, uniform cure.
Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing Wheels that adapt to all tooth surfaces.
By using these four products together, dentists can move through a posterior restoration with speed and simplicity, helping them stay on schedule.