3M Filtek Universal Restorative

Evaluators’ Comments

• “Very esthetic and easy to match to the Vita shade guide.”
• “Nine shades make shade selection easier and requires less inventory.”
• “I liked the ease of control at the margins for occlusal and interproximal restorations.”
• “The pink opaquer blocks out dark stain perfectly.”
• “I would like to see a flowable Filtek Universal for deep restorations and proximal boxes.”

Unique Features

• Patented nanoparticles include nanoclusters for wear resistance and esthetics.
• High strength, suitable for stress-bearing areas.
• Smooth surface gloss and polish retention for excellent esthetics.
• Proprietary low stress monomers help to relieve shrinkage stress.
• New NaturalMatch technology, incorporating nanofillers, proprietary low-stress monomers and pigments, enable one-shade esthetics to blend more naturally with dentition.

Clinical Tips

• Shield from ambient light.
• Do not overwork the material.
• Pack in gently at first and use a ball burnisher in order to achieve the best surface-margin finish.

Evaluation Highlights

Filtek Universal Restorative was evaluated by 19 consultants, with a total of 494 uses.

• Good viscosity and handling
• Easy to pack and sculpt
• Pink Opaquer for blockout
• Good shade match with natural dentition
• High gloss finish

Indications

• Direct anterior and posterior restorations (including occlusal surfaces)
• Core buildups
• Splinting
• Indirect restorations including inlays, onlays and veneers

Description

Filtek™ Universal Restorative contains patented nanocomposite technology designed to provide for excellent strength, wear resistance, polish retention, and esthetics. In addition, this new universal composite contains a low stress monomer that helps to relieve stress associated with polymerization shrinkage. It is available in eight designer shades plus extra white, all in a single opacity, allowing for easy shade matching with natural dentition. In addition, a Pink Opaquer (PO) is available for blocking out metal and dark dentin. Filtek Universal Restorative is available as 0.2 g capsules and 4g syringes in shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B1, B2, D3, plus XW and PO.