Consultants’ Comments “After five years of use, RelyX Unicem continues to be the most widely used cement in our office. ” “Simple cement for fiber posts.” “Very few debonds.” “Very mild cement with little sensitivity at cementation.” “Remove excess cement before it is fully set.” “Quick, easy to use, easy to clean, and very reliable […]
Consultants’ Comments “My assistants love the tubes – easy to use, not messy.” “This material did a great job retaining temporaries.” “I am switching to RelyX Temp NE.” “It is easiest to remove the excess once the cement is set.” “I would like a faster setting version.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Temp NE is a […]
Description 3M ESPE RelyX Fiber Post is a glass fiber-reinforced composite post. The translucent post allows transmission of light from a light-curing unit along the length of the post during cementation. The posts are available in three diameters and are color coded to match the reamers. A universal reamer is included to initiate the post […]
Consultants’ Comments “3M ESPE Lava Crowns and Bridges allow me to provide my patient with strong, esthetic restorations.” “The marginal integrity is equivalent to that achieved with ceramic-metal restorations.” “As found with all restorations, esthetics is largely dependent on the laboratory fabricating the restoration.” Description 3M ESPE Lava Crowns and Bridges is a CAD/CAM system […]
Consultants’ Comments “Versatile composite. ” “Some chipping of the marginal ridges has occurred.” “In most cases the body shade alone looks great.” “From an esthetic standpoint, material behaves much like a microfill.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus is a universal composite indicated for all anterior and posterior direct restorations. The composite is filled 57-60% […]
Description 3M ESPE Durelon Maxicap is a zinc polycarboxylate luting cement, liner, or base in a unit-dose capsule (Maxicap). It is suitable for the cementation of crowns, bridges, inlays, or orthodontic bands. It can also be used as a cavity liner or base. The Introductory Kit includes 20 Maxicap capsules. 3M ESPE Durelon Maxicap was […]
Description 3M ESPE Clinpro Prophy Angle has not been evaluated by Clinical Consultants of THE DENTAL ADVISOR. It was chosen as a 2009 Preferred Product by consensus of the Editors.
Consultants’ Comments “The unit dose provides fresh material each time.” “The addition of filler particles is not evident clinically – this handles just like the original material.” “A great all-purpose bonding agent.” “Provide more material in unit dose.” “Smaller applicator tips would be nice for narrow preparations.” Description 3M ESPE Adper Single Bond Plus Adhesive […]
Description 3M ESPE Adper Easy Bond Self-Etch Adhesive is a 7th-generation, light-cured, self-etch bonding agent. It is recommended for bonding direct composite and compomer restorations, core build-ups, repair of porcelain fractures, dentin desensitization, and cementation of most indirect restorations (when used in conjunction with RelyX ARC). Application of the bonding agent requires 20 seconds of […]
Description The 3M ESPE Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. (3M ESPE) is used to capture high accuracy scans of patient teeth. Data from the scan are used to create an articulated stereolithography (SLA) model that a dental laboratory uses to design restorations such as crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges. The 3M ESPE Lava™ Chairside Oral […]
Description 3M ESPE Protemp™ Plus Temporization Material is a two-component composite with a new generation of fillers for fabrication of interim restorations. It is indicated for temporization of single- and multiple-unit crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays and veneers, including long-term provisional restorations. It is packaged in 50-mL automix cartridges and is available in five fluorescent shades: A1, […]
The 3M ESPE Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. is used to capture high- accuracy digital images of teeth. Data from the scan are used to create an articulated stereolithography (SLA) model that a dental laboratory can use to fabricate restorations such as crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges. The data may also be used for design […]
The preparation is scanned with the Lava C.O.S. intraoral scanning wand. First scan the quadrant with the prepared tooth. Start with the occlusal of the prepared tooth, then the adjacent teeth, and then lingual and buccal. Check for completeness of the scan, then scan the opposing arch and the bite in centric relation.
The Lava C.O.S. is an in-office scanner used to capture high-accuracy digital images of teeth. Data from the scans are used to create all types of dental restorations like crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers, bridges, and implants. From the scan, articulated stereolithography (SLA) models are made that a dental laboratory can use to fabricate restorations from a […]
When 122 patients were scanned using the Lava C.O.S., 75% reported preference for the intraoral scanning wand, 18% reported no preference and 7% preferred the impression material (THE DENTAL ADVISOR Clinical Case Report, No. 12, July 2009).
The Lava C.O.S. requires a thin dusting with titanium dioxide powder to facilitate scanning of the preparation and the adjacent teeth. The application of the powder is very light and in most cases barely perceptible to the eye. Once the powder is applied, the prepared arch is scanned.
The Lava C.O.S. intraoral scanning wand is a video camera with a single primary lens that captures 20, three-dimensional images per second. The wand cable is connected to a cart that houses the CPU, which displays the data on a touch screen monitor. The touch screen is also used to manipulate the virtual model and […]
After the initial learning curve of 15-20 scans, scanning of an arch was faster than taking an impression (THE DENTAL ADVISOR Clinical Case Report, No. 10, April 2009).
It takes about 15-20 scans to feel comfortable and be able to scan in five minutes or less (THE DENTAL ADVISOR Clinical Case Report, No. 10, April 2009).
A typical scan takes 4 to 5 minutes. It takes about 2 minutes and 30 seconds to scan the arch with the preparation. It takes about half that time (1 minute and 15 seconds) to scan the opposing arch. The bite is obtained in about 30 seconds.
The 3M ESPE Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. is used to capture high accuracy digital images of teeth. Data from the scan was used to create traditional (PFM) or CAD/CAM zirconia copings and an articulated stereolithography (SLA) model that a milling center and a dental laboratory use to design restorations such as crowns, inlays, onlays, […]
Consultants’ Comments “Zirconia based restorations are the future in dentistry and will eventually replace most PFM restorations.” “Overall, I have been very pleased with the Lava restorations. They are highly esthetic and life like.” “My patients love the esthetics and the fact that the crowns do not appear grey like PFMs can.” “Like any material […]
Consultants’ Comments “This post is noticeably more radiopaque than the original version.” “Elongation tips make this kit unique.” “Great fit and easy to place.” “Complete system; easy to use.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX™ Fiber Post is a radiopaque, glass fiber-reinforced composite post. The translucent post allows transmission of light from a light-curing unit along the […]
The Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. from 3M ESPE is used to capture high accuracy scans of patient teeth. Data from the scan are used to create an articulated stereolithography (SLA) model that a dental laboratory uses to design restorations such as crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges.
Consultants’ Comments “RelyX Unicem has really proven to be an excellent choice for the cementation of a variety of restorations” “It is definitely the most widely used cement in our practice” “When I first started using RelyX Unicem, I was not sure of how well it will perform over time. After six years, its performance […]
Consultants’ Comments “Excellent product – quick and easy.” “I noticed a definite decrease in sensitivity compared to other bonding agents.” “Proper activation was difficult at times.” “Once bent, the brush did not maintain its position.” Description 3M ESPE Adper Prompt L-Pop Self-Etch Adhesive is a bonding agent with unique packaging that combines all necessary components […]
Consultants’ Comments “Excellent esthetics.” “No post-operative sensitivity.” “The composite is slightly opaque, which can be an advantage in posterior teeth.” “Nice radiopacity.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek™ LS Low Shrink Posterior Restorative System is a posterior composite based on new resin chemistry, silorane, which minimizes polymerization shrinkage and stress. The composite is a light cured, radiopaque […]
Consultants’ Comments “This new unit moves! Easily twice as fast as the Pentamix 2.” “The unit is solid and well constructed.” “Dispenses putty with ease.” “Buttons on both sides make the unit easier to use.” Description The Pentamix 3 Automatic Mixing Unit is the newest in the Pentamix line from 3M ESPE. This smaller unit […]
Consultants’ Comments “I found this material very easy to use with less mess than alginate.” “Great impressions.” “I can use the impression to pour multiple models.” “I would like a longer working time.” Description 3M ESPE Position Penta Quick is a fast-setting, medium-viscosity, addition silicone impression material designed for clinical applications where alginate would be […]
Description 3M ESPE Clinpro Prophy Angle has not been evaluated by Clinical Consultants of THE DENTAL ADVISOR. It was chosen as a 2009 Preferred Product by consensus of the Editors.
Consultants’ Comments “Excellent product and easy to use.” “Protemp Crown saves time – it takes about 4 minutes to select, trim, contour, light-cure, finish, and cement a crown.” “Patients liked not having an impression taken for the temporary.” “Great product to use on fractured teeth.” “Excellent proximal contacts.” “Very good radiopacity.” “A must for emergency […]
Description 3M ESPE RelyX Fiber Post is a glass fiber-reinforced composite post. The translucent post allows transmission of light from a light-curing unit along the length of the post during cementation. The posts are available in three diameters and are color coded to match the reamers. A universal reamer is included to initiate the post […]
Consultants’ Comments “Filtek Z250 is proving to be a durable material for anterior and posterior use.” “Surfaces are smooth and not grainy.” “Many restorations are ‘invisible’ after five years.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek Z250 is a universal direct composite for anterior and posterior use. The composite is filled 60% by volume with 0.01-3.5-μm particles. Both […]
Consultants’ Comments “3M ESPE Lava Crowns and Bridges allow me to provide my patient with strong, esthetic restorations.” “The marginal integrity is equivalent to that achieved with ceramic-metal restorations.” “As found with all restorations, esthetics is largely dependent on the laboratory fabricating the restoration.” Description 3M ESPE Lava Crowns and Bridges is a CAD/CAM system […]
Consultants’ Comments “My assistants love the tubes – easy to use, not messy.” “This material did a great job retaining temporaries.” “I am switching to RelyX Temp NE.” “It is easiest to remove the excess once the cement is set.” “I would like a faster setting version.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Temp NE is a […]
Consultants’ Comments “After five years of use, RelyX Unicem continues to be the most widely used cement in our office. ” “Simple cement for fiber posts.” “Very few debonds.” “Very mild cement with little sensitivity at cementation.” “Remove excess cement before it is fully set.” “Quick, easy to use, easy to clean, and very reliable […]
Consultants’ Comments “Very easy to use.” “No mixing; good packaging and instructions.” “I found that I could do virtually all the cleanup with a brush before any light curing, as the viscosity doesn’t allow for any slippage.” “A dual-cured formulation would be nice.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Veneer Cement is a light-cured, resin-based luting material […]
Description 3M ESPE Durelon Maxicap is a zinc polycarboxylate luting cement, liner, or base in a unit-dose capsule (Maxicap). It is suitable for the cementation of crowns, bridges, inlays, or orthodontic bands. It can also be used as a cavity liner or base. The Introductory Kit includes 20 Maxicap capsules. 3M ESPE Durelon Maxicap was […]
Consultants’ Comments “This new unit moves! Easily twice as fast as the Pentamix 2.” “The unit is solid and well constructed.” “Dispenses putty with ease.” “Buttons on both sides make the unit easier to use.” Description The Pentamix 3 Automatic Mixing Unit is the newest in the Pentamix line from 3M ESPE. This smaller unit […]
Description 3M ESPE Adper Easy Bond Self-Etch Adhesive is a 7th-generation, light-cured, self-etch bonding agent. It is recommended for bonding direct composite and compomer restorations, core build-ups, repair of porcelain fractures, dentin desensitization, and cementation of most indirect restorations (when used in conjunction with RelyX ARC). Application of the bonding agent requires 20 seconds of […]
Consultants’ Comments “The unit dose provides fresh material each time.” “The addition of filler particles is not evident clinically – this handles just like the original material.” “A great all-purpose bonding agent.” “Provide more material in unit dose.” “Smaller applicator tips would be nice for narrow preparations.” Description 3M ESPE Adper Single Bond Plus Adhesive […]
Description Waterpik® UltraThin Fluoride Varnish is a 5% sodium fluoride varnish indicated for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity and as a cavity varnish. Teeth must be wiped with 2 x 2 inch gauze before application of UltraThin Fluoride Varnish. After stirring the varnish thoroughly, apply a thin, even coat to the desired tooth surfaces, and […]
Description 3M ESPE Filtek LS Low Shrink Posterior Restorative System is a light-cured, radiopaque composite with 55% by volume of inorganic fillers. It is indicated for direct posterior restorations. The composite is based on new resin chemistry, silorane, which minimizes polymerization shrinkage. Polymerization shrinkage is an inherent property of current resin composites based on dimethacrylate […]
Yes, THE DENTAL ADVISOR recently published the results of an ongoing nine-year study on Filtek Z250 (3M ESPE). About half of the 565 restorations evaluated involved a proximal surface. Of the restorations evaluated, 94% showed no chips or fractures, 98% had very good to excellent esthetics, and 88% had no marginal discoloration. 93% displayed excellent […]
Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR describes the seven-year clinical performance of 3M Z100 Restorative. Also reported are the results of one-year clinical evaluations of anterior and posterior restorations placed using 3M Filtek Z250 and 3M Filtek P60.
Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR describes the 8-year clinical performance of 3M ESPE Z100 Restorative. Also reported are the results of 2-year clinical evaluations of posterior restorations of 3M ESPE Filtek Z250 and 3M ESPE Filtek P60.
Description 3M ESPE Adper Scotchbond SE is a two-bottle, self-etching adhesive system (6th-generation, Type I). It is indicated for use with light-cured direct restorations, porcelain, composite and metal repair, and root surface desensitization. The primer features a pink indicator that disappears upon the application of the adhesive. The adhesive is radiopaque and tinted yellow, with […]
Yes, 3M ESPE has just released 3M ESPE Adper Scotchbond SE. It is a 6th-generation (Type I) self-etching bonding agent recommended for direct composites. It features a color-coded primer and adhesive, that when applied properly, becomes clear, for direct visualization of proper use. Application time is a little more lengthy than a typical 6th-generation (Type […]
Description 3M ESPE Adper Easy Bond is a 7th-generation, light-cured, self-etch bonding agent. It is recommended for bonding direct composite and compomer restorations, core build-ups, repair of porcelain fractures, dentin desensitization, and cementation of most indirect restorations (when used in conjunction with RelyX ARC). Application of the bonding agent requires 20 seconds of scrubbing the […]