3M ESPE

Filtek Supreme Plus Universal Restorative offers the only true, clinically proven nanofiller technology in the profession. It utilizes a patented process that creates unique clusters of nanometersized particles to provide a professionleading combination of strength and aesthetics. Therefore, it delivers the polish and polish retention of a microfill while maintaining the strength and wear properties of a modern hybrid. Proven effective for all anterior and posterior restorations, a recent 5year clinical study found wear equivalent to enamel. For more information, call (800) 634-2249 or visit 3mespe.com/filtek.

Parkell

EPICTMPT

EPICTMPT flexes with the tooth to absorb and eliminate stress without opening the margin. Its restoration compresses and then bounces back intact. It is the world's first direct composite with a reactive organic filler (built on the TMPT molecule) that chemically bonds to the matrix. EPICTMPT's superb wear resistance is due to the bonded filler, so there's no need to reinforce it with a heavy dose of stiff glass or quartz.

HyperFILDC

Particularly for posterior restorations but great for anterior use too, HyperFILDC is a durable, automix, nanofilled composite that saves time because it reduces the steps necessary to create goodlooking restorations. Expressed directly from the cartridge into the prep, lowviscosity HyperFILDC flows slightly to conform to the tooth surface. There's no need for a flowable liner or incremental curing, so it's quick and easy. It's great for core buildups, cementing posts, and especially large posterior restorations.

For more information, call (800) 243-7446 or visit parkell.com.

Cosmedent

Renamel NANO is an allpurpose nanohybrid composite that has a unique, patented chemistry that combines microfill, nanofill, and hybrid particles together to create higher aesthetics and better polishability. It received a perfect score for aesthetics in an independent evaluation illustrating the additional impact of microfill particles into the nanohybrid composite. It will not stick or slump, facilitating easy placement and workability. Renamel NANO has been named one of the Top 100 Products of 2009 by Dentistry Today. For more information, call (800) 621-6729 or visit cosmedent.com.

GC America

KALORE is a revolutionary composite with exclusive new monomer technology licensed from DuPont. This advanced technology, combined with new, patented highdensity radiopaque fillers, provides less shrinkage stress than other leading composites, leading to superior handling, easy polishability, wear resistance, and excellent durability. Additionally, it has a great chameleon effect and quality of color and is BISGMA free. It is compatible with any resin bonding agent—truly the total package in aesthetic restorations. For more information, call (800) 323-7063.

BISCO

RefleXions XLS Dentin shades are lightcured, lowshrinking nanohybrid composites. The nanohybrid formulation resembles true dentin and is the perfect biomimetic dentin replacement material. The opaque characteristic provides ideal replacement for lost dentin structure, and the lowshrink properties minimize postoperative sensitivity. It is part of the RefleXions Universal Aesthetic Composite System, consisting of dentin and enamel shades that together allow the practitioner to replicate the full spectrum of color using the dentinenamel layering technique. For more information, call (800) 247-3368 or visit bisco.com.

DENTSPLY Caulk

EsthetX HD

A pioneer in nanofiller technology, EsthetX HD restorative provides the ultimate combination of beauty and strength. The precise filler particle distribution of glass and nanofiller particles targets the optimal glass particle sizes and provides the ability to achieve an excellent polish with less effort and time. EsthetX HD restorative provides outstanding physical properties and is ideal for all cavity classes.

TPH3 Micro Matrix

TPH3 Micro Matrix Restorative combines nanotechnology with proprietary fillers in a clinically proven resin matrix for a composite that blends beauty and durability. It provides creamy handling, long working time, and surprising sculptability. The proprietary technology allows it to absorb colors from surrounding tooth structure, producing restorations that defy detection. Color reproduction capabilities and enamellike luster provide the ability to create lifelike restorations.

For more information, call (800) 532-2855 or visit the Web site caulk.com.

Heraeus Kulzer

Venus Diamond is a nanohybrid composite that brings perfection within your reach, expanding boundaries of aesthetics, quality, and performance. With a completely new chemical formula, its molecular structure combines extremely high durability with minimal shrinkage for excellent handling. Due to its unique composition, Venus Diamond truly takes on the color of surrounding tooth structure for a completely natural look, replicating nature with a selection of 23 shades that mimic tooth anatomy. For more information, call (800) 431-1785.

Ivoclar Vivadent

IPS Empress Direct is a highly aesthetic, directcomposite system offering the aesthetics of a ceramic combined with the convenience of a composite. A wide range of shades, various levels of translucency, and a simple application protocol provide dentists with impressive options to easily mimic the natural aesthetics of teeth in all indications, similar to ceramic. Two highquality ceramic shade guides ensure the consistency and quality of shade selection, the starting point of every highly aesthetic restorative procedure. For more information, call (800) 533-6825 in the United States and (800) 263-8182 in Canada.

Pentron Clinical Technologies

Artiste

The Artiste nanocomposite system is a carefully shaded, highly aesthetic restorative material paired with a simplified anatomical technique that produces beautiful results quickly and easily. With this innovative new system, there is no need for excessive materials or chairtime to achieve vital, naturallooking results. Using only dentin/body and enamel layers applied with a technique that mimics the composition of the natural tooth, true polychromatic restorations are readily created chairside by any clinician.

Simile

Simile is a universal composite that combines strength and aesthetics for both anterior and posterior restorations. Its nanohybrid formula has been independently proven to deliver a superior surface for easy polishability, superior polish retention, superior wear resistance, and outstanding physical properties for your cosmetic anterior and posterior restorations.

For more information, call (800) 551-0283 or visit pentron.com.

DMG America

LuxaCore ZDual's superior nanotechnology provides for a thorough and even distribution of nanoparticles throughout the resin matrix, resulting in the virtual elimination of particle agglomeration (clumping), and making it the smoothest, creamiest material on the market. A 20µm film thickness and nearperfect flow make it the ideal post cement, perfect for placing endodontic posts. At 380 MPa, the addition of zirconium dioxide provides superior compressive strength for improved stability over similar products. For more information, call (800) 662-6383 or visit dmgamerica.com.

Coltène/Whaledent

Synergy D6 is a unique and innovative nanohybrid composite that will save dentists time and money by simplifying the shadematching process. It produces restorations that look natural using selfblending duo shades that combine 2 Vita Classic shades into one. The Synergy D6 system covers a spectrum of shades with only 6 dentin and 2 enamel shades. With its nonsticky, nonslumping consistency, balanced fluorescent properties, and excellent polishability, it's an ideal choice for simplified aesthetics. For more information, call (800) 221-3046.

SDI (North America)

Combining polishability, strength, and lowpolymerization shrinkage, Ice is very translucent and reflects the surrounding colors, producing a seamless match with the adjacent teeth. It will not stick, slump, or pull back on your instrument, and its firm, packable handling ensures tight contacts. It is available in 19 shades, 4g syringe refills, 0.25g x 20 complete refills, and introductory kits. For more information, call (800) 228-5166 or visit sdi.com.au.

Tokuyama America

Estelite Sigma Quick, a 100% spherically filled universal composite with a filler weight of 82% (71% volume), offers clinicians the same exceptional characteristics of Estelite Sigma with the addition of 3 new benefits, including extended working time (90 seconds) under the dental light, reduced curing time (by one third), and 3 new shades. It's available in 20 shades and is dispensed in syringe and preloaded tips. For more information, call (877) 378-3548 or visit tokuyamaus.com.

VOCO America

Amaris

The Amaris Simplified Esthetics composite restores the entire classic Vita shade range with just 5 opaque and 3 translucent shades. All shades have been created based on equalgap idea. Amaris shades have the same gap between each opaque shade, which will be closed with translucent modifier shades. The 80% filled, nanoreinforced Amaris is truly universal. A low shrinkage of 2% and excellent wear resistance guarantees longlasting posterior restorations.

Grandio

The 87% filled nanohybrid composite Grandio has an extremely high filler degree. It leads to outstanding wear resistance due to a high surface hardness, enamellike thermal expansion behavior, and a reduced shrinkage. A low shrinkage of only 1.57% is reached due to the fact that there is 30 to 40% less resin content compared to the leading hybrids on the market. Grandio has an excellent translucency and allows you to reach excellent aesthetics by using fewer shades.

Grandio Flow

The nanohybrid composite Grandio Flow combines the lowwear, highstrength, and lowshrinkage of a universal hybrid composite with the low viscosity of a flowable composite. The use of nanoparticles allows using a neverachieved filler content of 80.2% by weight in a low viscous material. In general, flowable composites have a filler content of 60 to 69% by weight. Grandio Flow achieves significantly lower shrinkage by using 30 to 50% less resin compared to traditional flowable composites.

For more information, call (888) 658-2584, visit vocoamerica.com, or send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Kerr

The Herculite brand, recognized across the globe, has expanded into the world of nanohybrid composites with Herculite Ultra. Employing the latest in nanoparticle technology, this universal composite features amazing handling and high polishability, lifelike aesthetics, great wear resistance, and increased radiopacity. The resin matrix and Vita shade matching inherent in other Herculite brands are retained in Herculite Ultra. Excellent material translucency allows chameleonlike restorations to be artfully achieved from a single shade, offering a simplified 15shade system. For more information, call (800) KERR123.

Kuraray Dental

CLEARFIL MAJESTY Esthetic composite is a universal nano hybrid composite that provides intuitive shade and color matching from Kuraray's new LD technology. LD technology is a light diffusion technology that allows the restored composite to actually mimic the surrounding dentin and enamel. It is strong enough for posterior restorations and offers long working time for optimal shaping with very easy polishing. The gloss that comes with the final restoration is maintained over time. For more information, call (800) 879-1676 or visit the Web site kuraraydental.com.

Shofu

Beautifil II nanohybrid composite material has high flexural strength for longterm stability. Ideal for anterior and posterior restorations, direct laminate veneers, and core buildups, it creates aesthetic restorations that release and recharge fluoride. With a lowshrinkage formula, it makes sculpting easy without slumping. Available in prefilled tips, syringes, and a variety of kits in a wide selection of shades, Beautifil II provides ideal light transmission and optical characteristics with excellent shade reproduction. For more information, call (800) 827-4638 or visit shofu.com.