Single dose application dentistry
Featured Products Promotional FeaturesPosted by: Dental Design 15th July 2020
Non-aerosol or reduced aerosol procedures have become an essential aspect of dentistry, at least in the short-term. This could bring minimal preparation, restorative, additive dentistry to the fore. Thankfully, there are many clinical techniques and materials available to dentists today, which facilitate high quality treatments that optimise the safety of patient and professionals alike. Further still, many relevant products have been designed to enable single dose application – making the delivery of excellent treatment faster and more efficient. This reduces the time needed with each patient for lower risks of infection – all without compromising on quality of care delivered.
3M Oral Care offers an array of solutions that can be utilised to streamline workflows and optimise patient comfort in the weeks and months to come, all the while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative from 3M
This enables one-step placement in increments of up to 5mm, with no compromise in aesthetics.[i] It can be used in a wide array of indications, delivering increased opacity for a natural-looking result, without sacrificing depth of cure for a fast yet effective procedure.[ii]
Ketac Universal Glass Ionomer Aplicap from 3M
This material can be placed in just 4 simple steps for a quick and easy workflow, and less chair time. Time is saved by the fact that no cavity conditioning[iii] or protective varnish[iv] is needed, neither is any etching or bonding. In addition to its low stickiness,[v] the Aplicap Capsule further enhances handling properties for reproducible results of single-tooth restorations. It also consistently releases fluoride,[vi] making this a great solution for caries-prone patients.
Scotchbond Universal Adhesive from 3M
Available in a single-bottle solution, Scotchbond Universal Adhesive enables a one-step, one-coat, 35-second application.[vii] It does this without any reduction in strength for complete peace of mind. The bonding agent can also be used with all etching techniques,[viii] in both direct and indirect applications,[ix] on all dental surfaces and without any extra primer[x] for time-saving and efficiency benefits.
RelyX Unicem Self Adhesive Resin Cement Aplicap/Maxicap from 3M
This cement will save you time by eliminating the need for etching, priming and bonding, while still providing strength, stability and resistance to discolouration. The Aplicap Capsule delivers a unidose for single tooth restorations, ensuring maximum efficiency and hygiene, as well as minimal wastage. For multiple unit bridges, the MaxiCap Capsule provides a more appropriate unidose of product.
Cavit Temporary Filling Materials from 3M
This range of filling materials includes solutions for various temporary situations. Delivery mechanisms have been adapted to clinical needs to make application faster and more efficient – both bottles and tubes are now available to suit different preferences. Cavit Temporary Filling Materials are easy to place with filling instruments and they are designed to create void-free curing in a moist environment.
Adper Prompt L-Pop Self-Etch Adhesive from 3M
This solution streamlines the professional workflow because it is indicated for dentine, cut enamel and uncut enamel. It minimises the potential for marginal discolouration, while simplifying the bonding technique by removing the need for a phosphoric etch. The unique L-Pop unit delivery system enhances the benefits available by eliminating time and effort needed to measure, mix and clean up the material.
Protemp Temporary Crown from 3M
The pre-formed anatomy of this crown makes temporary restoration of a defect quick and simple for reduced appointment times and optimised patient comfort. The excellent strength of this crown also makes it ideal for long-term temporisation (up to 18 months) of single-unit posterior teeth for a reliable and fast solution in situations where fabricating a matrix is not possible.
Find out more by contacting 3M Oral Care.
For more information, or to request a video call with your local representative, call 0800 626 578 or visit www.3m.co.uk/Dental
3M, Filtek, Ketac, Scotchbond, RelyX, Cavit, Adper and Prompt are trademarks of the 3M Company.
AUTHOR Andrew White Senior Marketing Executive Northern Europe
[i] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. 5mm depth of cure. Claim 6822, 2016
[ii] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. Increased opacity for improved aesthetics. Claim 6810, 2016
[iii] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. No conditioner required with Photac Fil Quick. Claim number 02426, 2005
[iv] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. No varnish required with Photac Fil Quick. Claim number 02427, 2005
[v] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. Ketac Universal is less sticky. Claim number 06357, 2014
[vi] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. High fluoride release. Claim number 02430, 2005
[vii] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. Scotchbond Universal has a high bond strength in both self-etch and total-etch techniques. Claims 5131, 6239, 6203.
[viii] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. Uncompromising performance in all adhesive techniques. Claim 4801.
[ix] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. Uncompromising performance in both direct and indirect indications.
[x] 3M Oral Care Internal Data. Scotchbond Universal bonds to any dental surface without the need for a separate primer. Claim 4820.
