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1 Micron 100nm 75nm 20nm
1 Micron = 1000 Nanometers
Filtek Z350 Universal Restorative is the result of a revolutionary combination
of two fillers - nanoparticles and nanoclusters. A nanometer is just 1/1000 of a
micron. These nanosized filler particles abrade below the visible spectrum of
light, allowing the polish retention typical of a microfill.
Further, both nanoparticles and nanoclusters fillers are combined directly
with our proprietary, reduced-shrinkage resin to produce a material that
duplicates the physical properties of a hybrid composite.

Filtek Z350 Universal Restorative:

A True Nano Composite.
Excellent aesthetics for life like restorations
This easy-to-use 8-shade system lets you restore teeth to a beautiful, natural appearance no matter what technique you use. With Filtek Z350 Universal
Restoratives lifelike shades and excellent chameleon effect, youll find single-shade restorations blend beautifully with natural tooth structure.
If you utilize multi-shade techniques and require a more extensive shade selection, youll find the 8 shades of Filtek Z350 Universal Restorative blend
perfectly with the wide range of shades available with Filtek Z350 Universal Restorative.
Filtek Z350 shades available-A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B2, B3, C2 &0A3
The Polish of a Microfill
The initial polish of many composites is quite good. Wear, toothbrush abrasion, and other factors reduce
this initial gloss.
Microfills are known for excellent polish retention, but, until now, universal composites have tended to lose
much of their initial shine. Filtek Z350 Universal Restorative addresses this using a novel approach.
The nanoparticles of Filtek Z350 restorative are added both individually and in clusters, termed
nanoclusters.
These nanoclusters are lightly sintered so that they can break apart during the wear process. By doing so,
the optical effect is the loss of a nanometer-sized particle rather than the loss of a micron (e.g. hybrid
composite) sized particle, which is the reason for the long term polish retention.
The nanoparticles of FiltekZ350 Restorative are added both individually and in clusters, termed
nanoclusters.
The Strength of a Hybrid
Filtek Z350 restorative is indicated for all classes of direct composite
restorations, so high strength is essential.
Here is where Filtek Z350 restorative acts more like a hybrid. Its high filler
loading and advanced resin matrix means that strength measurements such
as compressive strength, flexural strength, diametral strength and fracture
toughness will compare to the best products in the industry.
high filler loading and advanced resin matrix means that strength
measurements
compare to the best products in the industry
Filtek Z350 EsthetX
Before
After:
Shades used: Z 350
Photography
courtesy of
DR. JOSE IGNACIO
GAMBORENA
Porous, friable
nano- clusters
Controlled wear of
nanoclusters prevents loss
of large particles allowing
improved gloss retention
Solid particles
Wear surface of conventional
hybrid displays loss of large
particles and poor gloss
retention
Courtesy of Dr. Jorge Perdigao, University of Minnesota
Courtesy of Dr. Jorge Perdigao, University of Minnesota
Nano-clusters
Nano-Particles
What does this mean to a clinical practice
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It means that Filtek Z350 restorative is truly a universal
composite, with the esthetics required for anterior
restorations and the strength needed for posterior
restorations.
Diastema Closure - Filtek Z350 Single Shade
20 yr old female presented with midline
diastema .A high frenal attachment was
diagnosed. Treatment involved surgical
correction of frenal attachment, followed by
correction of diastema, using Z350
composite and Adper Prompt adhesive
Primary incision for correction of frenal
attachment.
Sutures should be placed carefully to
prevent the incision from reopening and to
allow healing.
4 weeks after surgery good healing is
seen, and case is ready for closure of
diastema.
1. A mock restoration is done after shade
matching to evaluate shade match and
expected contours.
Z 350 shade A3 is used as the restorative
material .Since the diastema is small a
single shade will suffice .It is important to
minimize excess and have as smooth a
finish as possible during placement. This
helps in ensuring good surface texture
and decreases time required for polishing.
Pr i mar y f i ni shi ng and pol i shi ng
completed. Final finishing and polishing
is delayed for 24 hrs. This allows the
tooth to rehydrate, and evaluation of
colour and contours is much superior at
the second appointment . (Gross finishing
with 32 fluted carbide burs (Kerr Corp)
,Soflex discs (3M ESPE) and Astropol
finishing kit ( Ivoclar Vivadent)
Restoration after final polishing. One can
clearly appretiate the superion polish
afforded by Z 350 .Such finish ensures
long lasting esthetics and eliminates the
need for repeated polishing.(Final polish
using Astropol ,Soflex and Jiffy brushes)
The patient also had a small class III on
the distal of 21 which has now been
restored.
Palatal view showing optimal contours
palatally. Incisal contours should be
uniform on both the incisors
Before
After
Dr. Arvind Shenoy completed his BDS from Mumbai University in 1988 and MDS from
Mumbai University in 1991, both from Govt Dental College and Mumbai Hospital. His
specialisation was in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. He held faculty positions in
CODS Mangalore from 1992 to 1998, KLE Institute of Dental Sciences Belgaum from 1998
to 2005 as Professor Dept. Of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, his Practice in
Mangalore is restricted to Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.
Dr. Arvind Shenoy
Class II Composite Restoration using Filtek Z350
Cavity Preperation with removal of caries.
Old amalgam and secondary caries
removed.
Band placed Disposable Omni Matrix
(Ultradent Products) and Wedge (Hawe
Neos). Tight contact area developed by
positive wedging using wooden anatomic
wedge. Ultra thin band (preferably 0.001)
contoured to correct contact location.
A 18 year old male patient. Mesial lesion in
relation to 26.Mesial and distal amalgam
restorations with marginal deterioration.
Discoloured Palatal groove.
Planned Restoration: MO and Distal pit with
FiltekZ350 (Nanofilled Dental Restorative) Shade
A 3.5 and A 3 E (Filtek supreme) and Palatal
groove with Filtek Flow Shade A3.
After etching with 35% Phosphoric acid and
bonding with Adper single bond, Filtek flow
(Shade A3) was placed as a liner. This helps
in close adaptation of initial increment of
resin, as well as reduces incidence of post op
sensitivity. In deep cavities Vitrebond Liner
(Resin modified glass ionomer) is preferred.
Composite built up in increments ,contouring
done using Duckhead instrument (Hu Friedy)
for achieving anatomic contours. Shades
used A3.5 (Filtek Z350)and A3 Enamel
(Filtek Supreme). No transluscent shades
were used in this case. Palatal groove
restored with Filtek Flow Shade A 3.
Band removed and gross excess removed
using No 12 BP Blade. Occlusion verified.
Contact built up using Optra Contact
instrument ( Ivoclar Vivadent)
Gross finishing completed using Finishing
Carbide burs and Diamond Points (Brassler )
,Polishing cups (Diatech), Soflex finishing
discs (3MESPE).
Restoration after polishing with Soflex
Brushes (3M ESPE) and Diamond polishing
Paste (Ultradent ).
Final restoration in harmony with adjacent tissues.
Contact size and shape duplicates original anatomy as
s e e n i n p r e o p i m a g e .
Z 350 contains nanoclusters with nanofillers which gives
the restoration superior strength and excellent
polishability.
Filtek Z350 in Decidous Teeth
An intra oral radiograph was taken which showed that the carious lesion was near the
pulp tissue. It was decided to remove the decay, do an indirect pulp capping and fill the
tooth with Z350 composite.
Before starting with the removal of
decay the shade of the tooth was
matched with the Vitapan shade
guide, which was B2.
Caries was removed and finally
checked with caries detection dye.
Paleodent Matrix with a wooden Hawe
neos wedge was applied.
Contouring an Occlusal carving was
done with P1 instrument. The top
layer of Filtek Z350 B2 was applied
and cured.
Final polishing was done using the Sof
Lex system (3M ESPE).
A tight contact, good occlusal morphology with
excellent esthetics was obtained.
Filtek Z350 contains nano clusters with silinated and
etched nano fillers, which give the restoration
superi or strength, estheti cs and excel l ent
polishability.
Child age 7 years came to the dental center with a complaint of pain. On examination it was observed that the child had a carious lesion in tooth
no.74 with food impaction.
Indirect pulp capping was done with
Vitrebond resin modified glass
ionomer liner.
Pushing the composite towards the
matrix with a suitable instrument and
curing established a tight proximal
contact.
Matrix and wedge were removed and
the high points checked using a thin
articulating paper and removed.
A Specialist in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry working in The Pink City, Jaipur - India.
Post Graduate in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from the prestigious Post Graduate
Institute of Chandigarh, India. Keeps update with the latest developments in dentistry around the
globe.
Has been in private practice since 1989. Associate Professor in the department of Pedodontics and
Preventive Dentistry in Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, India. Internationally presented numerous
lectures and Continued Education Courses on Pedodontics and has original works on Pediatric
Endodontics and Pediatric Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Rajeev Thaper
Patient came with a complaint of visible black fillings done some
time back. She also complained of sensitivity to hot and cold. She
wanted something more cosmetic in the mouth. On examination it
was observed that the patient had multiple amalgam fillings in the
molars. There were dark areas seen around the fillings, which
suggested that either there was secondary decay around the
fillings or discoloration of enamel had taken place due to the
amalgam.
It was decided to remove the amalgam fillings and look into the tooth. When the amalgam fillings were
removed it was found that there was secondary decay below the fillings.
This decay was removed and the teeth were
checked with caries detection dye
Any further decay was removed where the stains were
present. There was a substantial loss of tooth structure
present. It was decided to fill the teeth with Filtek Z350
because of the high strength of the material, which was
needed in this type of a cavity.
Also, FILTEK Z350 could give the best esthetics due to
Nano-technology.The shade of the tooth was recorded
before the etching, but after the removal of amalgam
filling and the secondary caries. The shade is selected
using the Vitapan shade guide. Pulp was protected
using vitrebond glass ionomer liner. and the fluoride
leaching effect was utilized.
After etching and bonding, the selected shade of
Filtek Z350 composite was used.
The build-up was done in increments using
Filtek Z350 shade A3 and each increment
cured for 20secs.
Filtek Z350 Composite Of 21st Century
The finished restoration after carving and polishing gave
excellent results (Fg.14, 15). The strength and polish ability
of FILTEK Z350 is much superior to other composites due to
the sialination and bonding of the nano filler particles
Dr. Soni, completed his degree in Dental Surgery from Gulbarga University, India in
1991. After his graduation, he gained experience in London and returned to India to start
his practice in 1995. Dr Soni went on to obtain a post graduate degree in Aesthetic and
Cosmetic Dentistry from New York University and now specialises in this field. He is a
Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, a member of the British Orthodontic Society and
a member of the Indian Dental Association.
Dr. Supreet Soni
Patient with multiple old Glass Ionomer
Restorations, Composite restorations and
Dental Caries.
Palatal view after complete caries removal.
Distal preparation shows pulpal exposure.
The restoration was then polished using
Soflex polishing discs & interproximal strips.
Over the opaque shade Filtek Z350 A3.5 (3M
ESPE) was used as the body of the
restoration.
A thin layer of Filtek Supreme YT - yellow
transcluscent (3M ESPE) was applied and
cured.
Palatal view of 22 after a final layer of Filtek
Supreme YT (3M ESPE) was applied, cured
and polished using Soflex polishing discs &
brushes.
Palatal & labial view of 22 showing mesial &
distal caries with an old GI restoration.
Labial & Palatal view after soft caries removal
with an excavator
Labial & palatal view after removal of the dye
with thorough rinsing by water
Compl eted mesi al , di stal & cervi cal
restorations on 22, Polished with Soflex.
Labial & palatal view after application of a
caries detecting dye
Labial & palatal vew of 22 with etchant. 35%
phosphoric acid gel is used for etching the
prepared cavity surfaces.
After application of Adper Prompt Self-etch
Adhesive (3M ESPE) and curing for 10 secs,
the first layer of Z350 OA3 - Opaque A3 (3M
ESPE) was applied in the cervical and mesial
and distal cavities.
Calcium Hydroxide applied only to the
exposed area and a layer of Vitrebond liner
(3M ESPE) is applied to the entire pulpal
surface.
Easy to manipulate and excellent polishability. Truly a great composite.
Dr Ratnadeep Patil, Director: Smile Care, Mumbai.
Filtek Z350 has excellent handling characteristics and provides beautiful
shade match. It is not tacky and easy to adapt. coupled with the high
strength and excellent finish it provides, it is the perfect all round
restorative composite.
Dr Arvind Shenoy, Mangalore
Professor, Dept of Conservative Dentistry, KLE Dental College, Belgaum.
I am sure the long awaited search for "the ideal composite resin" will stop
at Filtek Z350. It has got excellent handling during loading.... It does not
slump. it has an outstanding property of getting adjusted to the
nighbouring teeth- chameleon effect, as far as color, value & blending is
concerned..... making inventory minimal.
Paradigm shift in technology, leading to most predictable restorations ..
.......... any time and every time.
Dr Suhas S Lele, BDS, MAACD-USA, Mumbai
What Dentists In India Have To Say About Filtek Z350
?
Before
After
Adper Prompt L-Pop Self-Etch Adhesive provides a more aggressive etch than Clearfil SE Bond Adhesive on
both prepared and unprepared enamel. An aggressive etch pattern promotes high bond strength.
Etch Patterns on Prepared Enamel
Adper Prompt L-Pop
Self-Etch Adhesive
Clearfil SE Bond
Adhesive
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An independent in vitro study compared the bond strength of
Adper Prompt L-Pop self-etch adhesive to Clearfil SE Bond
adhesive on prepared and unprepared enamel. Adper Prompt L-
Pop adhesive yielded a higher microtensile bond to prepared
enamel than Clearfil SE Bond adhesive and an equivalent bond to
unprepared enamelproving its ability to provide an aggressive
etch for high bond strengths.
Enamel Microtensile Bond Strength
Etch Patterns on Unprepared Enamel
Adper Prompt L-Pop
Self-Etch Adhesive
Clearfil SE Bond
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Excellent product
quick and easy
The Dental Advisor,
Volume 20, 2003
I noticed a definite
decrease in sensitivity
compared to other
bonding agents
The Dental Advisor,
Volume 20, 2003
More aggressive enamel etch than Clearfil SE Bond Adhesive
5K SEMs of cut and uncut sur-faces.
(3M ESPE Internal Data)
Adper Prompt Self-Etch Adhesive,
pH = 0.7
Xeno IV Self-Etching Dental
Adhesive,
pH=2.3
Superior to Xeno IV self-etch adhesive .
Adper Prompt L-Pop self-etch adhesive is superior to Xeno IV self-etch
adhesive in Shear Bond Strengths to enamel and dentin.
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to uncut Enamel, cut Enamel & Dentin.
Adper Prompt L-Pop self-etch adhesive provides a low pH for a more
pronounced etch allowing for use on uncut enamel surfaces.
! Say Goodbye to Postoperative Sensitivity
! Aggressive Enamel Etch whether its CUT or UNCUT ENAMEL
! Enhanced Performance - High microtensile bond strengths to
Dentin & Enamel
! High Viscosity for Consistent Hybrid Layer
! Treat Hypersensitive Root Surfaces
! Simplify Sealant techniques by eliminating acid etching.
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Treating hypersensitive root surfaces
Fluid movement in dentinal tubules is the generally
accepted cause of sensitivity. This movement can be
stimulated by drying, temperature shifts, as well as by
compounds such as sugar (Brannstrom 1986). Studies
indicate that hypersensitive root surfaces can have 8 times
as many open tubules as non-sensitive dentin.
If open tubules - which allow
fluid movement - are a cause
of sensitivity, it makes sense
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What causes sensitivity?
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What Dentists In India Have To Say About Adper Prompt
I have treated several hundred patients using Adper-
prompt and Filtek Supreme and NO patient has had any
post -operative sensitivity/ restorative failure or long lasting
damage to the mucosa. The esthetics and polishablity have
been excellent, and material handling of Adper-Prompt I
would rate as excellent while for Filtek supreme Good. The
versatility that wide range of shades, Filtek supreme
provides is a big plus factor and lets me create life like
restorations.
Dr. Mahesh Chauhan,
New Delhi
Dental Professionals will be increasingly required to provide sound esthetic and
restorative alternatives for patients. An adhesive protocol for restoring natural
dentition in a conservative manner is ideal when sensitivity, treatment time and
preservation of remaining tooth structures are factors. Since mature patients are less
likely to undergo repeated visits to their clinician, adhesive restorative products like
Adper Prompt, Z350, Filtek Supreme, etc and modern techniques enable the
clinician to treat each patient in a more efficacious manner.
Dr. V S Mohan, Mumbai
Adper Prompt An excellent material, particularly effective when used on uncut
enamel
Dr. Ratnadeep Patil, Mumbai
Photo Courtesy of Dr. Patricia Pereira
Resin tags from
occluded tubules
Procedures : using Adper Prompt Self Etch Adhesive