Dental Restoratives: Composites, Matrices and Wedges, Resin Cements & more

Biofit HD Posterior Matrix system for posterior Class II restorations.

The Biofit HD Posterior matrices include entire range of Biofit HD Matrices (appropriate for 75% of posterior molar cases). 

BioFit HD matrices along with Diamond Wedges (which have strong separation yet require less effort to place than traditional wedges) and Twin Rings (comprised of strong, long-lived twin NiTi wires) give a complete solution of posterior Class II restorations. 

Riva Self Cure - Bulk fill glass hybrid restorative cement

Riva Self Cure has the edge on glass strength and fluoride release.

Proprietary ionglass^™ technology

Economical,  Non-gamma 2,  Admix alloy

SDI Wave - A flowable for all your clinical situations

Wave/ MV are ideal versatile, fluoride releasing, radiopaque, light cured flowable composites designed for anterior and posterior restorations. Wave is an extremely low viscosity flowable, Wave MV is a medium viscosity.

Nanofilled

Wave, Wave MV  contain specially treated nano-fillers to maximize polishability, wear resistance and strength. Ease of extrusion is improved with the addition of these specially treated nano-fillers.

Radiopacity

Wave, Wave MV  are all visible on x-rays. This allows easy identification of secondary caries at the interface.

Fluoride release

Fluoride’s cariostatic effect enhances remineralization and inhibits enamel demineralization. In an aqueous environment, the fluoride ions in Wave, Wave MV diffuse from the resin into the surrounding tooth. This ionic movement is caused by oral fluid passing in and out of the resin and tooth, acting as a carrier for the fluoride ions.

Compressive strength

Wave’s, Wave MV’s high compressive strength values expand the suitability for multiple applications.

Filler loading

Filler loading upto 62%

Natural fluorescence

Wave, Wave MV contain a fluorescent agent that ensures perfectly natural looking teeth under ultraviolet lights.

A choice of 2 viscosities

The wide number of viscosities available in the Wave range ensures the clinician has a choice for all different clinical conditions.Wave is an extremely low viscosity flowable, Wave MV is a medium viscosity.

Tip length comparison

Wave’s complete tip length is 12.2mm, 40% longer than the alternative of 8.7mm. Wave’s longer tip length allows more direct placement of the material into difficult to reach areas.

UDMA

Wave’s UDMA resin system minimizes shrinkage and reduces post operative sensitivity.

Original Anterior Matrix – DC Series

The Diastema Closure matrices are for creating new and exaggerated emergence profiles, closing diastema larger than 1mm and for large black triangles. The Diastema Closure matrices have more curvature than the Anterior matrices. Combining papilla regeneration with space closure is the key to optimal diastema closure.

The Bioclear Matrix’s anatomic shape allows for predictable restoration or change of a tooth’s emergence profile. If there is a good contact, the matrix is easily used wedge free. When placed into the sulcus, the matrix is stabilized and marginally sealed by the papilla. If there is not a contact, then a staged wedging (or delayed wedging) technique will need to be used.

Bioclear’s anatomically shaped matrices allow for injection/placement of composite into the embrasure without fear of leaving an overhanging margin. The Bioclear Matrix leaves the interproximal composite smooth and properly contoured

Diastema Matrices

Black Triangle (BT) Kit

Bioclear is pleased to introduce the Black Triangle System, a new matrix system that enables black triangle closure up to 40% faster* than with the original Bioclear matrices.

Black Triangle matrices are custom designed for black triangle treatment and require no trimming prior to seating.

A color-coded gauge and matrices makes choosing the correct curvature for gingival embrasure closure simple and predictable. Curvature is indicated by colors at the top of the matrix and correspond with a gauge that, when inserted into the black triangle, indicates which curvature to use.

The matrices come in two sizes (large incisor and small incisor) and four curvatures allowing you to treat the entire anterior sextant, canine to canine and both upper and lower arches with strong aesthetically pleasing results.

Black triangle Matrices

Using paired matrices, curvature (indicated by color) closes spaces up to:

Pink – 1 mm space
Yellow – 1.5 mm space
Green – 2 mm space
Blue – 2.5 mm space

1. Small Incisor BT Matrix Tub: For mandibular incisors and small maxillary lateral incisors
2. Large Incisor BT Matrix Tub: Are taller and wrap the tooth more than the Small Incisor BT Matrices. They should be used for maxillary central Incisors, large maxillary lateral incisors, maxillary and mandibular canines, and maxillary and mandibular bicuspids.

Black Triangle Gauge

The BT Gauge is for use with the new color-coded BT Matrices. The use of the gauge with these color-coded matrices is designed to make black triangle closures simpler and more efficient.

TruContact Saws and Sanders

Contact optimization is an essential part of the Bioclear Method. Natural contacts are generally too tight and too rough to allow insertion of a mylar matrix. Bioclear TruContact Saws and Sanders are designed to work in sequence to lighten the contact which then improves the ease of placement of the mylar matrices. As an additional advantage, the TruContact also removes biofilm from the contact

Dual Color Disclosing Solution

Disclosing solution for discovery of cracks and biofilm for blasting. Newer Biofilm stains pink. Older biofilm & cracks (more than 24 hours) stain purple, aiding the clinician in properly educating patients about oral hygiene & restorative needs.

Cleaning & Sterilization

1. BT Gauges and TrueContact Saws and Sanders are reusable and autoclavable. Wash with soap and water using a soft brush to remove debris
   Note: Do NOT use sprays/wipes, this could damage the BT Gauge.
   2. Sterilize using steam sterilizers only on the regular cycle
   Note: Temperature of sterilizer should NOT exceed 270° F/132° C

Riva Light Cure- Light-cured resin reinforced glass ionomer restorative material

Light cure GICs are resin-reinforced glass ionomer restorative cement. These cements exhibit superior long-term fluoride release, bond chemically to teeth, and have high compressive strength. They are widely used in all restorative procedures.

• MULTI-AWARDED GLASS IONOMER RESTORATIVE has restored the smiles of over 35 million people across 100 countries.
• Using award-winning patented ionglassTM technology, Riva Light Cure has earned its reputation through superior aesthetics, strength and handling.
• Riva Light Cure is the ideal long-term glass ionomer solution

Proprietary

• 50 years of dental research experience and much hard work have made SDI’s ion glass filler successful.
• It was developed especially for Riva and is manufactured in Australia by our glass experts.
• The ion glass TM technology mimics the natural tooth structure, guaranteeing a healthy smile on the patient’s face. The restorations will withstand long-term mastication forces.

Bioactive Glass

Riva Light Cure contains ion glassTM filler, made of a unique blend of different sizes of ultrafine highly reactive glass particles.

• Our Light Cured Resin Reinforced Glass Ionomer Restorative Material guarantees long term restorations, which excel in handling, strength and aesthetics.
• The ion glassTM filler contains fluoride and strontium ions which synergistically enhance tooth bio remineralization. (Source: Thuy et al. Arch Oral Biol. 2008 Nov; 53(11):1017-22)
• Patient Satisfaction, healthier teeth, long lasting restorations are a few benefits of the Superior biocompatibility provided by Riva Light Cure

High Flexural Strength

• Riva Light Cure with ionglassTM biomimetic technology is a step into the future when it comes to having long term restorations along with the ability to withstand mastication forces without cracking.
  
• The high flexural strength (68.8 ug/cm2) also makes Riva Light Cure the ideal material for minimally invasive treatments, cervical erosions/abfraction lesions, class V restorations and as a base or liner.

Riva Light Cure Mimics Teeth

Riva Light Cure ion glassTM biomimetic technology mimics translucency and opacity of dentin and enamel, making it very pleasing on the eye, and guarantees a beautiful natural-looking restoration.

• Riva Light Cure replaces dentin and bonds chemically to the tooth.
• No etching or adhesive is required making the restoration time-efficient along with dramatically reducing chair time for the dentist and the risk of sensitivity for the patient.
• A patient with a nice smile and no sensitivity has a better quality of life.

High Fluoride Release

• The extra strong matrix provides great fluoride release. This increases the chances that Riva Light Cure restorations will be free of caries, while having very low wear.
• Research shows that Riva Light Cure has the highest cumulative fluoride release at 6 weeks .
• With Riva Light Cure, the satisfaction a patient gets from their Dentist increases every time as they receive long term restorations.

 Exceptional Handling

• Riva Light Cure can be effortlessly placed and sculptured without sticking to your instruments.
• This unique Glass Ionomer Restorative Material does not pluck, saving you time and maintaining placement integrity, especially when restoring upper teeth.
• Riva Light Cure offers fantastic handling perfect for quick placements in patients who require quick restorations, such as children, people with special needs or patients with back or neck problems.

Easy Activation

• The new Easy Activation capsules not only save you time, but also reduce your effort when preparing a restoration.
• The capsules are now 70% easier to activate.
• Stability and control are guaranteed as this minimizes hand tremors and muscle stress.

Optimal Transluency

• Riva Light Cure provides not only a medically well done restoration but also an aesthetically pleasing one
• It provides high translucency and ideal optical properties.
• This chameleon effect effortlessly blends with surrounding tooth and ensures essentially zero visibility of the cure on the naked eye.

Exceptional Color Stability

• Riva Light Cure is not affected by tea and coffee stains or any other common stains for that manner. This makes it a sure-shot go-to product for any patient.  

 Innovative light Safe Tip

• The Riva Light Cure capsule has a transparent orange nozzle.
• An innovative orange tip unique to Riva Light Cure protects the paste from prematurely curing under operating light in between placements.
• This innovation ensures you receive maximum placement control, while reducing waste.

Long Term Acid Resistance

• The ionglassTM technology ensures a greater surface hardness. This hardness further promises greater resistance to permanent surface indentation.
• The technology works by stimulating the biomineralization of dentin by over saturating the minerals in its organic matrix. The result is the formation of fluorapatite crystals, which are more resistant to acid attacks than the natural tooth, benefiting patients during bacterial and acidic challenges.
  
• Riva’s resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement in all its advantages also includes good long term wear resistance.

The Bioclear Diamond Wedge is designed to solve many of the difficulties in using traditional wedges. The Diamond Wedge requires less effort to place than traditional wedges due to the diamond shaped cut-out in the tip, which collapses during insertion. The wedge then springs open once through the embrasure, creating a tight seal and preventing the wedge from backing out.

While still maintaining strong tooth separation, the flexibility of the Diamond Wedge creates an excellent marginal adaptation which eliminates the uncontrolled flow of excess composite and minimizes clean up after the composite has been cured.

The Diamond Wedge is offered in both original and long. The Original Diamond Wedge is intended for most cases.

The Long Diamond Wedge is approximately 2mm longer than the original wedge and is intended to be used when working on wider molars.

Anterior Matrix – Bioclear Original Anterior Matrices are anatomically shaped and allow for a modern approach to composite dentistry.

Bioclear Anterior matrices allow for a modern approach to composite dentistry. They have less curvature than the Diastema Closure matrices and are used for everyday restorative dentistry as well as in aesthetic treatments where small spaces need to be filled.

The Bioclear Matrix’s anatomic shape allows for predictable restoration or change of a tooth’s emergence profile. When closing small spaces with a full contact, the matrix is easily used wedge free. When placed into the sulcus, the matrix is stabilized and marginally sealed by the papilla.

Bioclear’s anatomically shaped matrices allow for injection/placement of composite into the embrasure without fear of leaving an overhanging margin. The Bioclear Matrix leaves the interproximal composite smooth and properly contoured

Getting started

Bioclear Matrix is the only completely clear anatomic sectional matrix on the market. It, along with the other Bioclear products, will produce the smoothest embrasures and strongest contacts compared to other matrix systems. The high quality restorations created with the Bioclear Matrix are raising the bar for anterior composites.
Please thoroughly read the instructions and product care guide before use.

Matrix selection

The Bioclear Matrices are anatomic and tooth specific. Use this guide to help select the appropriate matrix. Make sure to confirm that the selected matrix has the correct amount of gingival curvature. If the selected matrix has too much gingival curvature, the restoration will not have an ideal final shape.

Riva luting- Glass Ionomer Luting Cement

• Riva Luting is a conventional, self curing, glass ionomer luting cement designed for final cementation of metal based restorations It chemically bonds to metal substrates and the tooth.

Proprietary

• SDI’s proprietary ion glass™ filler developed by our glass technologists. Ion glass™ is a radiopaque, high ion releasing, reactive glass used in SDI’s range of dental cements. Riva Luting releases substantially higher fluoride to assist with remineralization of the natural dentition

Low Solubility

• Riva Luting has low solubility in the oral environment. This increases the material’s ability to resist disintegration and wear caused by oral acidity.

Setting Time

• Our quick setting property ensures minimal loss of working time.
• Riva Luting significantly shortens chair time and ensures early resistance

High Fluoride Release

• Riva Luting’s free movement of fluoride provides benefits to the tooth. Fluoride plays several significant roles in any caries - prevention program. These include the formation of fluorapatite, which is more acid resistant than hydroxyapatite. Fluorapatite is very important for tooth remineralization.

High Flexural Strength

• High flexural strength enhances longevity of a glass ionomer luting cement by withstanding mastication forces. Riva Luting’s high flexural strength increases its durability in the oral environment and long term ability to retain indirect restorations.

Very low film thickness

• Riva Luting quickly flows into the preparation. A low film thickness (17 microns) allows the seating of tight fitting indirect restorations.

Advantages

BioClear Evolve Matrices - Anatomically Pre-shaped Posterior matrices are in three widths

Evolve matrices are an evolution in posterior matrices - an improvement on what was already the most advanced and user-friendly mylar matrix in modern posterior restorations, the BioClear Biofit HD, the Evolve Matrices have the same benefits and additional features for posterior cases.

The new features of the BioClear Evolve Matrix Series include:

• Three emergence profile shapes that are color-coded on the
• Matrix heights printed on the matrix for quick identification
• Extra-flared quick-release tabs on the buccal and lingual surfaces that are easier to find and use
• Wide array of sizes (heights) available (the blue comes in 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9mm’s, the orange comes in 6, 7, and 9mm’s, and the pink comes in 6, 7, and 9mm’s)

Blue Evolve:

The Blue Evolve Matrix is color-coded to be easily seen, features an aggressively rounded emergence profile, and comes in five heights to provide an ideal fit.
The occlusal curvature of the matrix creates a rounded marginal ridge with ease. The size and shape is appropriate for most posterior molar cases.
The Blue Evolve's shape is the most curvaceous of all of our posterior matrices and requires a unique insertion method.
To place the matrix, rotate it into place from top to bottom. Doing this expands the base of the matrix so it snaps over the tooth and into place.

Orange Evolve:

This matrix features a flatter emergence profile curvature than the Blue Evolve but is not as flat as the Pink Evolve matrix. The Orange Evolve Matrix is color-coded to be easily seen, features a flatter emergence profile curvature, and comes in three heights to provide an ideal fit.
Orange Evolve was created for instances where the Blue Evolve Matrix or Biofit HD Matrix would invert.

This commonly occurs between maxillary 1st and 2nd molars.

Used For:
•Teeth with root proximity
•Flat teeth

The root proximity often causes a normal sectional matrix to invert occluso-gingivally and buccal-lingualy.
Orange Evolve’s shape is a middle ground between the blue, which is very curvaceous, and pink, which is our flattest posterior matrix.

Pink Evolve:

Commonly used between maxillary 1st and 2nd molars in cases of broad teeth, tight root proximity, or very flat teeth. Often referred to as the Broad Flat Molar Matrix. The Pink Evolve Matrix is color-coded to be easily seen, features a broad emergence profile curvature, and comes in three heights to provide an ideal fit.

Pink Evolve was created for instances where the Blue Evolve Matrix, Biofit HD Matrix, or Orange Evolve Matrix would invert. This commonly occurs between maxillary 1st and 2nd molars.

Used For:
•Very Broad teeth
•Teeth with extreme root proximity
•Very flat teeth

The interproximal of the 1st and 2nd maxillary molars is often much wider buccal-lingually than any other embrasure areas. This can cause a traditional sectional matrix to invert buccal-lingually. The root proximity often causes a normal sectional matrix to invert occluso-gingivally and buccal-lingualy.

Pink Evolve’s shape is our flattest posterior matrix.

The Bioclear Evolve Matrix Height Indicator

The Bioclear Evolve Matrix Height Indicator is used for posterior restorations and has two uses:

Matrix Height Indicator: Numbers are printed on the indicator so the correct Evolve matrix for a restoration is chosen the first time. This helps reduce waste when incorrect matrices are chosen.

Discussion

Luna 2 is the next generation Luna universal composite. It has an improved unique blend of fillers that were researched and developed at SDI to deliver the enhanced handling, very high radiopacity and reliable mechanical properties. It is BPA free for health-conscious patients making placing a composite easier than ever.

 ADVANTAGES-

•           FASTER, MORE ACCURATE SHADE MATCHING – Features Logical Shade Matching Technology and the Chameleon Effect. Shades focus on value (lightness) and are logically arranged for simpler, more precise selection 
• Restoration will have perfect balance of translucency, opalescence, and fluorescence. 
• Excellent polishing results, wear resistance and longevity.  
• Natural tooth-like properties in restoration across all light 
• Perfect creamy handling and easy to sculpt 
• Superior Radiopacity.
• High compressive strength & High flexural strength 
• Non-Sticky Handling

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE-

Product Description

Utilizing the latest nanoparticle technology, DiaFil combines the aesthetic advantages of micro-filled composites with the strength and durability of hybrid composites. It creates beautiful and long-lasting restorations with a glossy shine that maintains its brilliance over time.

Flexural Strength
 The flexural strength of a material is defined as its ability to resist deformation and breakage under load. Flexural strength is the value obtained when the material breaks. This test combines the forces found in compression and tension. DiaFil shows a high level of flexural strength between 130 to 150 Mpa

Compressive Strength 
Compressive strength is especially important because it is related to masticating forces. Simultaneous forces are applied to the opposite ends of the sample length vertically until the sample fractures or is deformed. The material failure is a result of shear and tensile forces. Dia Fil has Compressive Strength ranging from 250 and 300 Mpa

Flexural Modulus 
Flexural modulus is a convenient measure of composite stiffness. DiaFil is formulated with a broad range of particle sizes which results in its higher flexural modulus (≈13-14 Gpa)

Shrinkage 
Polymerization shrinkage directly affects the long-term stability of a composite resin. When the composite’s density changes and the overall volume reduce, the internal stress at the margins of restoration can lead to marginal leakage and 
secondary caries. DiaFil has unique fillers to reduce shrinkage (Polymerization Shrinkage 0.3% - 1%)

Key Features

• Excellent Handling: Easy to place, does not slump, and provides good marginal adaptation.
• High Flexural Strength: Ranges from 130 to 150 MPa, offering superior resistance to bending stresses.
• Superior Compressive Strength: Between 250 and 300 MPa, ensuring excellent load-bearing capacity.
• Fast Polymerization: Can be polymerized in only 20 seconds for efficient clinical procedures.
• Outstanding Versatility: Suitable for both anterior and posterior restorations.
• Superior Physical Properties: Offers high wear resistance and fracture toughness for durable restorations.
• Reduced Polymerization Shrinkage: Unique fillers minimize post-operative sensitivity and secondary cavities caused by marginal leakage.
• High Strength: Exhibits excellent fracture toughness and high tensile and compressive strength for long-lasting results.
• Easy Finishing and Polishing: Adapts well to tooth structure, allowing a smooth and polished finish.
• High Radiopacity: Ensures clear visibility in radiographic evaluations.