Dental composite resins are types of synthetic resins which are used in dentistry as restorative material or adhesives.

Synthetic resins evolved as restorative materials since they were insoluble, aesthetic, insensitive to dehydration, easy to manipulate and reasonably inexpensive. Composite resins are most commonly composed of Bis-GMA and other dimethacrylate monomers (TEGMA, UDMA, HDDMA), a filler material such as silica and in most current applications, a photoinitiator. Dimethylglyoxime are also commonly added to achieve certain physical properties such as flow ability. Further tailoring of physical properties is achieved by formulating unique concentrations of each constituent. Many studies have compared the longevity of composite restorations to the longevity of silver-mercury amalgam restorations. Depending on the skill of the dentist, patient characteristics and the type and location of damage, composite restorations can have similar longevity to amalgam restorations. (See Longevity and clinical performance.) In comparison to amalgam, the aesthetics of composite restorations are far superior.

Renamel NANO is the most esthetic universal composite in dentistry, receiving a perfect score for esthetics in a recent product evaluation. This all-purpose composite is for dentists who want to use just one material as their enamel and dentin layer, but do not want to sacrifice on their end esthetic result. SUPERIOR UNIVERSAL COMPOSITE Renamel NANO is clinically proven to have low shrinkage and high compressive strength, making it the perfect choice for both anterior and posterior restorations. With its non-stick, no-slump consistency, Renamel NANO is easy to apply and will not slump. These excellent handling properties make incisal buildups and fracture repairs much easier. SIMPLE SHADE SELECTION Picking the right shade with Renamel is easy. Renamel NANO is color coded to the VITA shade guide, all Renamel composites and opaquers so you only have to work with one shade! Renamel NANO applies quickly and manipulates easily, helping you save time and increase your chairside productivity. The Renamel NANO Starter Kit comes with 5 (5 g) syringes in shades A1, A2, A3, B0, and Medium Incisal.

Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative 3M ESPE

Posterior restorations can be rather time consuming. It is difficult to manipulate highly viscous composite resin into the nooks and crannies of the preparation and to closely adapt it to the preparation margins. (Anything less than an excellent seal will permit oral fluid and bacterial infiltration, eventually causing the restoration to break down). Furthermore, it is common practice to polymerize every 2 mm layer separately to assure complete cure of the restorative material

. The invisible but deadly shrinkage stress of polymerizing composites can open marginal gaps and microfracture cusps. 3M ESPE has recently introduced Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative, an innovative posterior restorative material that cures to a depth of 4 mm, thus requiring fewer polymerization steps than conventional, incrementally placed composites. The process is faster and easier; the flowables viscosity makes anatomic and marginal adaptation easy and leaves fewer voids. Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable is indicated as a base under Class I and II direct restorations and as a liner under direct restorative materials. In situations where a minimum of half the coronal tooth structure remains, it can be used as a core build-up material. It can also be used to repair small enamel defects and as a pit and fissure sealant. Its physical and wear properties are similar to 3M ESPEs Filtek Supreme Ultra Flowable. The composite fillers consist of zirconia/silica particles ranging from 0.01 to 3.5 m and ytterbium trifluoride ranging from 0.1 to 5.0 . The filler load is 64.5% (by weight, 42.5% by volume). The material is available in 4 shades (U, A1, A2, and A3) that are generally more translucent than most body or enamel shades. For more information, call (800) 634-2249 or visit the Web site located at 3mespe.com.