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exhibitors10 Hinman Dental Meeting — March 28, 2014 By Shofu Staff n Bulk fill resin-based composites are continuing to evolve and improve in terms of quality and esthetics, but despite their growing recognition, many dentists continue to be weary of embracing these newly emerg- ing products. Recent research shows their performance has proven to be comparable to traditional multi- increment resin-based composites. So why not switch? Obvious advantages are available with bulk filling, including faster technique and fewer incremental steps, which allows easier placement, and potentially less voids because of mass placement. However, on the opposite side of the spectrum, there could be more voids present because of lack of control when the material is placed at one time. Adequate contact, shrinkage stressandpolymerizationinthedeep- est portions of the restoration are additional challenges that have made many dentists concerned. Such complications can result in serious consequences, including debonding of restorations, marginal gaps, discoloration, recurrent caries and patient discomfort because of postoperative sensitivity. Thanks to advances in technol- ogy, professionals are now being offeredtwoalternatives,BEAUTIFIL® Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative. These bulk fill materi- als offer a filler technology that addresses these legitimate concerns. Preventative properties Shofu’s new BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flow- able and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative incorporate giomer technology, sur- face pre-reacted glass filler particles (S-PRG), known to provide continual fluoride release and high recharge when fluoride concentrations are present in the mouth. In addition to fluoride, S-PRG filler also releases five other ions: sodium, strontium, aluminum, silicate and borate,allwithknownbioactiveprop- erties. When exposed to concentra- tions of lactic acid, these ions contrib- ute to an acid neutralization effect, helping to reduce the occurrence of secondary caries and extend the life of the restoration. Depth of cure The giomer (S-PRG) filler particles in BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative provide an ideal balance of light diffusion and transmission that allows the material to be completely light cured up to 4mmofdepthwithoutbeingtootrans- lucent,aknownshortfallofotherbulk fill composite material. These unique optical characteristics are derived from the tri-laminar structure of the S-PRG filler. Incoming light goes through the glass core but scatters on the surface, allowing an outstanding depth of cure and an opacity that matches the surrounding tooth structure. Finally, there’s a material that can have both complete depth of cure and an esthetic, natural look when placed in the patient’s mouth. Polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress The varied particle size of giomer filler allows a dense distribution within the resin matrix. Thus, a high filler load can be achieved with BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable (72.5 wt percent) and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restor- ative (87 wt percent), which helps to reducepolymerizationshrinkageand shrinkage stress. Test results reveal that BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFILBulkRestorativehavethe lowest shrinkage stress among some competitors. Lower shrinkage stress can help to prevent post-operative sensitivity, marginal leakage and sec- ondary caries. Mechanical properties BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative were cut and tested at 1 mm up to 4 mm depths to measure the Vickers Hardness number. The results presented more than 90 percent hardness at the top surfaceofeachpoint—outperforming competitive products — and showed excellent curing properties to ensure complete polymerization when filled in 4 mm increments. The materials also exhibit impres- sive flexural and compressive strength and high radiopacity to ena- ble accurate diagnosis. An excellent choice BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAU- TIFIL Bulk Restorative address den- tal professional’s concerns and over- come the challenges associated with the bulk fill materials that were first introduced into the marketplace. Combining bioactive benefits of giomer, low-shrinkage stress, high depth of cure and a fast and easy placement technique, BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative are the new giomer bulk fill restorative you can trust. BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable is avail- able in 2.4 g syringe in universal and dentin shades and is valued at a sug- gested retail price of $37.44. BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative is available in 4.5 g syringe in shades A and Universal and is valued at a suggested retail price of $35. Stop by Shofu’s booth, No. 730, for a live dem- onstration of each product! The new giomer bulk-fill restoratives you can trust Shofu offers BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFILBulkRestorative Here at Hinman For a demonstration of the BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative, stop by the Shofu booth No. 730. Scan the QR code below to view a live demonstration of giomer fillerneutralizinglacticacidoncontact. n The Surgitip-endo has been specially developed for drying root canals, and its flexible front sec- tion allows comfortable insertion in hard-to-reach root canals without having to bend the tip of the aspira- tor.AccordingtoColtene/Whaledent, this was achieved by developing a special multi-part, fully rotating ball joint. Advantages of the Surgitip-endo aspirator tips are as follows: • It has an innovative ball design, which ensures optimal aspiration and good canal access. •Itisideallysuitedforworkunder the operating microscope. • Thorough drying of the canals optimizes adhesion of the filling materials to the root canal walls. • The time required for final dry- ing of the canal with paper points is reduced. • The aspirator tips are packaged individually and hygienically and are ready for immediate use. For more information, stop by the Coltene/Whaledent booth, No. 1237, here at the Hinman Dental Meeting. Surgitip-Endo Aspirator Tip for Root Canals 5 Buy three syringes of BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable or Beautifil Bulk Restorative and get one Beautifil Bulk syringe free. (Photo/Provided by Shofu Dental) 5 Surgitip-endo. (Photo/Provided by Coltene/Whaledent)