Esthet-X HD High Definition Micro Matrix Restorative (2012 PPL)

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DENTSPLY Caulk
800.532.2855
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Consultants' Comments

• “Very complete kit.”
• “Great final polish – high shine.”
• “Excellent for anterior esthetic cases.”
• “Handling was good.”
• “Good selection of shades – allows for layering technique. Shades are not too opaque, and the translucency is good for most cases.”
• “Composite has a chameleon effect - picks up underlying tooth color.”
• “Shades are difficult to read on the compules.”

Description

Esthet-X HD High Definition Micro Matrix Restorative is a visible-light-cured, radiopaque, composite restorative material for anterior and posterior restorations of primary and permanent teeth. It is available in pre-dosed .25gm Compules tips and 3 gm Easy Twist syringes in five translucent enamel shades, 19 regular body shades, and seven opacious dentin shades, for a total of 31 shades. It may be used in a single shade or in a layering technique and offers a number of unique shades for hard-to-match cases. Esthet-X HD is indicated as a direct restorative for all cavity classes in anterior and posterior teeth, for direct esthetic veneering and cosmetic reshaping, and for indirect fabrication of inlays and onlays. Esthet-X HD is compatible with all methacrylate-based bonding agents. The Compules Tips complete kit contains: 156  0.25 g compules tips each; three of each shade - AE, GE, A4, B5/DY, C4 D3, WO, A4-0, B2-0, C1-0, C4-0, D3-0; five of each shade - CE,WE, YE, W, XL, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C5/XGB, D2, U; 10 of each shade: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A2-0; TruMatch Shade Guide; Compules Tips gun; 10 Prime & Bond NT Unit doses; unit dose holder; one syringe of Esthet X Flow and 15 syringe tips; one 3-ml syringe of Caulk 34% Tooth Conditioner Gel with 25 applicator tips; Enhance Finishers - 10 discs, 5 cups, 5 points; 50 flocked applicator tips; PoGo Micro-Polishers - 5 cups, 5 points, 10 discs; product literature; manufacturer instructions; and MSDS. Esthet-X HD was evaluated by 31 consultants in 1227 uses. It received a 93% clinical rating.

Suggested Retail Cost

$777.90/Compules Tips complete kit

Product Features

The shade selection of Esthet-X HD is excellent for creating esthetic restorations with the layering technique. The shade match and translucency create very good blending with the surrounding tooth enamel. The composite is an excellent choice for anterior cases. If layering is not desired, any of the shades may be used alone. When sculpting the surface of the composite, the material is moderately sticky and drags with the instrument. A nice polish is easily achieved with conventional rotary instruments. The kit is complete and includes everything needed for the procedure. The printing on the Compules Tips is small and difficult to read. Consultants suggested that labeling of the individual compartments in the kit with shades would improve chair-side efficiency Thirty-six percent of consultants reported that Esthet-X HD was better than their current resin composite and 52% reported that it was equivalent. Eighty percent would switch to Esthet-X HD and 94% would recommend it.

Clinical Tips

Use an opaque shade layer in class III and class IV restorations. If not, the translucency may result in a darker (gray) look to the restoration. The opaque shades are more saturated in color and help give depth to the color in the final restoration.

Ambient light causes the material to begin setting.

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