TPH3 Micro Matrix Restorative (2012 PPL)

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DENTSPLY Caulk
800.532.2855
www.caulk.com

Consultants' Comments

• “Great packaging! It is so nice to have the whole system in one easily accessible container. My assistant loved the bonding agent holder - it is simple and quick to use.”
• “Shade matching and finishing were very good - excellent blending with adjacent tooth structure.”
• “The composite tends to stick to instruments.”
• “Print on the compules is small and difficult to read.”

Description

TPH3 Micro Matrix Restorative is a visible light-activated, radiopaque resin composite. It is indicated as a direct restorative for all cavity classes in anterior and posterior teeth, as a direct esthetic veneering restorative material, for cosmetic reshaping, and for the indirect fabrication of inlays and onlays. It is packaged in pre-dosed compules and 3 g Easy Twist syringes in 13 Vita shades, nine custom body shades, one opaque characterization shade, and three enamel shades for a total of 26 shades.. The complete kit contains: Compule complete organizer system; 96 compules - 0.25 g each; six each of shades LYG, A1, A2, A3, A3.5; four each of shades LB, DB, L, LG, B1, B2, C2, C3; three each of shade: A4, B3, C1, C4, D3, XL, CE, YE; two each of shades BW, DY, XGB, B1-I, C2-O; TPH3 Shade Guide (26 tabs); Compule Gun; 10 Prime & Bond NT adhesive unit doses; one syringe of Caulk 34% Tooth Conditioner Gel - 3 ml; Enhance Finishing System: 10 discs, 5 cups, 5 points; one syringe of Prisma Gloss Composite Polishing Paste, Fine – 4 g; one syringe of Prisma Gloss Composite Polishing Paste, Extra Fine - 4 g; 25 Enhance Foam Polishing Cups; one syringe of TPH3 flow (A2) - 1.3 g; accessories; product literature; manufacturer instructions; and MSDS. TPH3 was evaluated by 23 consultants in 654 uses. It received a 91% clinical rating.

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“Print on the compules is small and difficult to read.”

Product Features

The TPH3 kit is complete with everything needed to place and polish restorations. There were many positive comments about shade matching and blending characteristics. Most consultants reported that TPH3 has a very creamy consistency that is somewhat sticky and not very packable. Because of the handling properties, consultants preferred this composite for anterior and small posterior restorations. TPH3 polishes to a very smooth, glossy surface, ideal for esthetic restorations. Thirty-five percent of consultants reported that TPH3 was better than their current composite and 39% reported that it was equivalent. Fifty-six percent would switch to TPH3 and 78% would recommend it.

Clinical Tips

Cure a test patch of composite on tooth without bonding agent to confirm the shade.

Contours better with the moist bonding agent brush rather than an instrument.

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