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exhibitors8 Yankee Dental Congress — January 30, 2015 By Shofu Dental Staff n Shofu is enthusiastic to announce the publication of the long-awaited 13-year recall study in the Journal of the American Dental Association, “A clinical evaluation of a giomer restorative system containing pre- reacted glass ionomer filler: Results from a 13-year recall examination,” by Valeria Gordan et al. The implications from the over- whelmingly positive results dem- onstrate the long-term success of restorations with giomer material in posterior teeth. Giomer is Shofu’s proprietary technology, a surface pre-reacted glass filler used in a resin matrix, developed to release fluoride, along with five other ions, and recharge with use of other fluoridated prod- ucts. Giomer materials have been shown to have superior physical properties, an anti-plaque effect and an acid neutralization capability to help prevent secondary caries. Sixty-one restorations were origi- nally placed in 31 patients using Shofu’s Beautifil resin-based giomer restorative material with a self- etching primer FL-Bond. At the 13-year recall, results determined the following: • 41 restorations were examined from the original 61 • 61 percent of the 41 restorations were still intact • Only 3 percent with secondary caries Clinicians also examined these restorations according to modified U.S. Public Health Service criteria: color match, marginal adaptation, surfaceroughness,secondarycaries, luster and more. • 48 percent of the intact restora- tions showed no changes No changes were observed in 48 percent of the remaining intact restorations. Clinicians concluded that most restorations maintained acceptable clinical qualities, and the overall positive results may be related to the beneficial properties of the giomer filler. Contact Shofu at customer- service@shofu.com to receive your copy of this study today. The Shofu giomer product line • BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus: A flow- able base, liner and final restorative approved for all classes (I-V). Physi- cal properties rival leading packable composites. With handling that is stackable and sculptable, the mate- rial just stays put. The self-leveling consistency doesn’t require packing, reduces voids and simplifies polish- ing. Fluoride release and recharge offerssustainedbenefitsforhighcar- iesindexpatients.Twoviscositiesare available: F00 for precision stacking and F03 for traditional flowability. • BEAUTIFIL II: A radiopaque, nanohybrid composite with supe- rior physical properties for durable anterior or posterior restorations. Optimized for easy handling with a non-sticky, non-slump consistency, this 83 percent filled giomer product actually releases and recharges fluo- ride. Sustained cariostatic benefits were documented by an independent 13-year University of Florida study. Highly esthetic restorations are made possible with natural, tooth- like light diffusion and chameleon properties that mimic the color of surrounding tooth structure. • Beautifil Bulk-Flowable and Beautifil-Bulk Restorative: Bulk fill, advanced giomer composites that allow continuous fluoride release and rechargability. The self-leveling Beautifil-Bulk Flowable is indicated as a base/liner, and Beautifil-Bulk Restorative is a complete restorative for Class I-II restorations. Both pro- vide esthetic results, low shrinkage stress and 4 mm depth of cure. • BeautiBond: A seventh- generation self-etch, prime and bond all-in-one product. Unique dual- functioning monomers (phosphonic acid and carboxylic acid) work inde- pendently, achieving equal bond strength to dentin and enamel com- parable to sixth-generation adhe- sives.Unlikeotheradhesives,Beauti- Bond has an ultra-low film thickness of only 5µm providing indistinguish- able margins. With only one thin application, no agitation required and a brief 30-second application time, bonding has never been easier. • FL Bond II: A sixth-generation primer/bonding agent combination that provides a durable bond in just two steps (33-second application time) and is 100 percent HEMA-free. This giomer bonding agent provides fluoride release and rechargabil- ity, anti-cariogenic properties, high radiopacity and allows for a uniform thickness during application. •BeautiCem SA: A self-adhesive, dual-cure resin cement incorporat- ing giomer technology. High bond values across all substrates provide peace of mind for all of your cementa- tion needs with simplified placement procedures. With a unique formula- tion optimized for handling, a quick two-second flash-cure provides easy cleanup because any excess material holds firm at the margin without dripping out. The low film thick- ness of just fewer than 12 microns allowspreciousspacefortight-fitting crowns. • BeautiSealant: A tooth-colored, fluoride recharging, pit-and-fissure sealant that reduces treatment time by completely eliminating the need for phosphoric acid etch-and-rinse steps. Using an advanced, self- etching primer, BeautiSealant is gen- tle on teeth yet maintains superior shear and tensile bond strength com- pared to leading phosphoric acid- etched systems. Shofu convention specials • Buy two Beautifil II tips and get one new Super-Snap X-Treme Mini Kit and two T&F Hybrid Points at no charge. • Buy two Beautifil Flow Plus tips and get one at no charge. • Buy two Beautifil-Bulk syringes and get one at no charge. Giomer restorations: 13 years and counting Here at Yankee Stop by the Shofu booth today, No. 1229, to take advantage of conven- tion specials on giomer products. For more information, visit www.shofu. com or contact Shofu Dental Corpora- tion at (800) 827-4638. Restoration in a molar after 13 years of clinical service. (Photo/ Provided by Shofu Dental)