With so many dental composite materials on the market today, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. From universal and bulk-filled options to dental composites with a full shade range or chameleon effects, there truly is something for every dentist and every case. But when faced with all these choices, what should you prioritize when selecting a composite?
Exceptional Handling
Handling is important. Working with a composite that is sticky or too hard causes issues when trying to manipulate the material to complete a restoration. Like Goldilocks – it has to be, “just right”. Some composites are designed to be more sculptable, while others offer a flowable consistency. To gain greater control over viscosity, consider using materials that can be warmed to adjust their flow characteristics. For example, BISCO’s newest composite, Quantium™, is designed to be warmed (unit dose only) up to 68°C for up to an hour. This allows the material to be more flowable when heated and sculptable at room temperature. The resulting flexibility in viscosity makes Quantium a versatile choice for a wide range of restorative dental cases.
Excellent Esthetics
Esthetic composite materials are not a “nice-to-have”, they are a “must-have”. A beautiful smile is a necessity in providing patients with the best care. Depending on the case, you may prefer a composite with a chameleon effect, or you may need one with a full shade range for more customization. BISCO’s Quantium was designed with esthetic excellence in mind. It follows the VITA®* shade system, the most commonly used shade guide in dentistry, and offers body shades that are more opaque and enamel shades that are more translucent that effortlessly blend with the tooth structure.
Easy Polishing
Dental composite materials contain a blend of nano and micro-fillers that influence both their strength and polishability. Manufacturers often optimize these formulations to balance the physical properties of the material while ensuring it’s easy to polish. BISCO’s Quantium has a unique filler blend of nano and micro-fillers to optimize polishability. After all, no one wants to spend extra time polishing a restoration when you could achieve the same result with less effort!
Conclusion
By selecting a dental composite that offers exceptional handling, excellent esthetics, and easy polishability, you can reduce chair time and enhance patient experience. Whether you’re working on a routine dental restoration or a complex restorative dental procedure, using high-quality materials, like BISCO’s Quantium, ensures reliable results that leave both you and your patients smiling.
* VITA is a registered trademark of VITA ZAHNFABRIK H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG. Germany.