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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | November 2016 a7 INDUSTRY NEWS AD Admira Fusion x-tra: All ceramic- based direct bulk-fill restorative Biocompatible Nano-ORMOCER (ORganically MOdified CERamic) shinks less than conventional Admira Fusion x-tra has a 4 mm depth-of-cure for fast, long-lasting posterior restorations and is available in one universal shade. Its nano-particulate enhances its ability to adapt and blend to surrounding tooth structure. Photo/Provided by VOCO By VOCO Staff VOCO has introduced Admira® Fu- sion x-tra, describing it as “the world’s first all ceramic-based direct bulk-fill restorative material.” After almost two decades of in- tensive research and development, VOCO has created the first ever nano- ORMOCER® through the innovative fusion of VOCO’s proven nano-hybrid and ORMOCER (ORganically MOdified CERamic) technologies. Admira Fusion x-tra’s chemistry base is formed by silicon oxide, making up both the glass fillers as well as the ce- ramic resin matrix, a first of its kind. This unique “pure silicate technol- ogy” offers several advantages, includ- ing up to 50 percent lower polymeriza- tion shrinkage (1.25 percent by volume) than today’s conventional composites, as well as up to 50 percent lower shrink- age stress. These are two key physical properties in bulk-fill restoratives. Admira Fusion x-tra has a 4 mm depth-of-cure for fast, long-lasting posterior restorations and is available in one universal shade. Admira Fusion’s nano-particulate amplifies its chameleon effect, en- hancing its ability to adapt and blend to surrounding tooth structure com- pared to conventional composites, ac- cording to the company. The ORMOCER matrix used within Admira Fusion x-tra makes the materi- al highly biocompatible because it con- tains none of today’s classic monomers (BisGMA [BPA], TEGDMA, UDMA, etc.). With an 84 percent (by weight) inor- ganic filler content, the light-cured, ra- diopaque Admira Fusion x-tra has ex- cellent strength and wear properties, according to the company. Additional- ly, the company reports that it is com- patible with all conventional bonding agents and offers homogeneous non- sticky handling. To learn more, you can visit VOCO online at www.vocoamerica.com.