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Henry Schein 41

Starflow61

Revolution 60

Florestore50

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ackable composites, sometimes also called condensable composites, have been introduced
to the market with high expectations as an alternative to amalgam. They are characterized by
a high-¿ller load and a ¿ller distribution that gives them a different consistency compared to
hybrid composites.

ackable composites are claimed for use in stress bearing posterior restorations with
improved handling properties, as an application technique similar to the manipulation of
amalgam can be used for the placement. Easier establishment of physiological interproximal
contacts in Class II restorations, the use of metal matrix bands and wooden wedges, and
possible bulk curing of the restorations are advantageous. These clinical advantages of
packable composite resins captured the interest of clinicians. On the basis of the perceived
high-¿ller load, these materials were expected to exhibit superior physical and mechanical
properties besides the improvements in handling

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Solitaire

SureFil

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Theormocer composite consists of inorganic-organiccopolymers and inorganic silanated

filler particles. The newly designed inorganic-organiccopolymers are synthesized in a
solution-andgelation, or ³sol-gel,´ process from multifunctionalurethane and
thioether(meth)acrylate alkoxysilanes..

The alkoxysilyl groups of the silaneallow the formation of an inorganic Si-O-Si network
by hydrolysis and polycondensation reactions, and the (meth)acrylate groups are
availablefor photochemically induced organic polymerization.

After incorporation of filler particles, theormocer composites can be manipulated by

thedentist as is conventional resin-based composite material. This novel incorporation of
inorganicorganic copolymers in the formulation of ormocersallows for the modification
of mechanical parameters over a wide range.

Ex 1.Definite Degussa Hybrid ORMOCER, barium glass and silica (1-1.5mm)

(56%v)

2. AdmiraVoco Small articles ORMOCER, aliphatic and aromatic dimethacrylate, glass

(60.2%v) ceramic filler (0.7mm)

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An ion-releasing composite (Ariston pHc,IvoclarVivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) was

introduced in 1998. This composite material releases fluoride, hydroxyl and calcium ions
in dependence on the pH value immediately adjacent to the restorative material. With a
decreasing pH value, due to active microorganisms in dental plaque, the release rate of
the functional ions increases and vice versa. This phenomenon is based on a newly
developed alkaline glass filler and is expected to reduce the formation of secondary caries
at restoration margins owing to an inhibition of bacterial growth, a reduction in
demineralization and a buffering of acids produced by cariogenic microorganisms