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exhibitors22 Greater New York Dental Meeting — Dec. 1, 2015 By Shofu Staff n Shofu aims to have a reputation for excellenceinabrasiveandrestorative branches of dentistry. The company’s “Brownies” and “Greenies” have set industry standards for finishing and polishing procedures. Furthermore, Shofu’s proprietary Giomer technol- ogy has made a noteworthy contribu- tion to advancements in minimally invasive, patient-specific dentistry. At the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Shofu will present a vari- ety of its award-winning products, including a line of highly success- ful restorative Giomers: Beautifil II, Beautifil Flow Plus, Beautifil Bulk Flowable and Beautifil Bulk Restora- tive. Developed by Shofu, Giomers are a uniqueclassofmaterialsthatpossess distinguished features of a stable sur- face pre-reacted glass (S-PRG) core. Coated with six beneficial ions: fluoride, sodium, strontium, alumi- num, silicate and borate, this ion arrangement protects the glass core from moisture, acid and plaque buildup, giving Giomer materials long-lasting esthetics and high dura- bility of composites, along with fluo- ride release and recharge similar to glass ionomer. Giomers contain a nano-sized mul- tifunctional glass core that under- goes an acid-base reaction during manufacturing and is subsequently protected by a surface modified layer. This trilaminar structure forms a type of stable glass ionomer, which enables ion release and recharge while protecting the glass core from damaging effects of moisture, greatly improving material’s durability. Giomers also have a unique capabil- ity to neutralize acids on contact, and release and recharge fluoride from dental hygiene products over the life of restoration. Thanks to nanofillers, Giomer materials also possess excellent han- dling and optimum polishability, the company asserts. Additionally, the optical characteristics and surface hardness are similar to natural denti- tion. Shade reproduction can be effec- tively achieved with no shade varia- tionduringpolymerization,andthere isahighlevelofradiopacityreported. Giomers have more than 13 years of clinical success, according to Shofu. In a major university recall study, patients with Giomer restorations demonstrated no secondary caries, failures or post-op sensitivity and maintained intact esthetics. Shofu has incorporated Giomer technology into a versatile line of products, including restorative com- posites Beautifil II, Beautifil Flow, Beautifil Flow Plus, and Beautifil Bulk Flowable and Beautifil Bulk Restora- tive. Beautifil II Approved for all classes of resto- ration, Beautifil II is a universal nano-hybride composite designed to deliver superb esthetics and long- lasting restorations. The S-PRG fillers present in Beautifil II are responsible for high levels of fluoride release and sustainable recharge making this composite an excellent choice for patients with a high-caries index. Other characteristics of Beautifil II are: • Superb handling optimized for a non-sticky consistency. • Fast and easy polishing and a long-lasting surface shine. • Chameleon-like shade stability and reproduction. • Exceptional level of radiopacity and natural fluorescence. •Highretentionratevalidatedina 13-year recall examination. Beautifil Flow Plus TheS-PRGfillershavealsobeenincor- poratedintoBeautifilFlowPlus,aone- stop-shoprestorativesolution,includ- ing a base, liner and final restorative, all in one. Combining the ease of delivery intrinsic to a flowable with the strength, durability and esthetics of a hybrid composite, Beautifil Flow Plus is indicated for all classes of res- torations, even cusps and ridges. Beautifil Flow Plus is available in two viscosities both with identi- cal physical properties. The highly viscous F00 “Zero Flow” formulation allows for a precise placement and stacking. The F03 “Low Flow” viscosity han- dles more like a traditional base or a liner, allowing for just enough movementtocomfortablymanipulate the material. Both viscosities exhibit self-leveling attributes that success- fully aid in achieving highly esthetic polishing and finishing with fewer intermediary steps, Shofu asserts. The product’s features and benefits also include: • Compressive strength and low wear comparable to the leading restorative materials. • Exceptional self-leveling and bubble-free consistency. • High radiopacity that permits viewing and maintenance of treated areas. • Sustained fluoride release and recharge capabilities. • Unique anti-plaque abilities and resistance to bacterial colonization. Beautifil Bulk Flowable and Beautifil Bulk Restorative Beautifil-Bulk Flowable and Beautifil- Bulk Restorative are Shofu’s advance bulk materials. They incorporate the bioactive benefits of Giomer, includ- ing sustainable fluoride release and rechargetopreventsecondarycaries, with a fast and easy bulk-fill delivery system fully polymerized at 4 mm depth of cure. Unique light-diffusion proper- ties of Beautifil-Bulk Flowable and Beautifil-Bulk Restorative create an optimum balance of light dispersion and transmission to match the opac- ity of surrounding tooth structure. Available in ergonomic syringes and tips, and in universal (translucent) and dentin (opaque) shades, Beauti- fil-Bulk Flowable and Beautifil-Bulk Restorative deliver excellent esthetic resultsinaconvenientmanner,Shofu asserts. Shofu offers Giomer solutions Here at the GNYDM To learn more about Shofu’s smart Giomer solutions, stop by the booth No. 4408, visit www.shofu.com or call (800) 827-4638. Minimally invasive, patient-specific dentistry 5 (Photos/Provided by Shofu)