In this month’s Product Roundup we present some of the industry's best bulk fill composites.
Traditionally, dentists would have to use several layers of composite material to fill a deep preparation—an inconvenient, time-consuming process that still didn’t produce the best results. But the introduction of bulk fill composites has made these restorations easier, more durable, and more esthetic than ever before.
Initially intended to fill voids with one placement, bulk fills have expanded to multiple indications, including anterior and posterior restorations, core build-ups, splinting, indirect restorations (including inlays, onlays, and veneers), restorations of deciduous teeth, extended fissure sealing in molars and premolars, and the repair of defects in porcelain restorations, enamels, and temporaries.
An important feature of bulk fill composites is the materials’ ability to be cured and polymerized in 1 step, saving time for clinicians and their patients. These materials are also designed to be easier to handle and clinicians can readily find a material that best suits their workflows for any indication. Read on to brush up on many of the bulk fill composites that the industry has to offer.
Aura Bulk Fill
A nanohybrid universal high-strength composite
Delivers 5-mm depth of cure without the need for a capping layer and with low volumetric shrinkage
Offers smooth, nonsticky handling for easy placement
Firm packing for easy placement, keeps its shape after sculpting, and reduces finishing and polishing time
Universal shade covers most common tooth shades, minimizing errors and improving efficiency for the clinician
A metal-free material for bulk fill posterior restorations
Incorporates bioactive Giomer Technology, giving the material long-term ion exchange for antibacterial and acid-neutralizing effects to minimize problems caused by plaque and biofilm
A highly filled material that offers wear resistance and low shrinkage at less than 1.7%
4 mm depth of cure and superior compressive and flexural strength for durability
Available in tips and syringe, and comes in shades Universal and A