Old composites vs. new composites

Feb. 20, 2024
How much time does your typical composite take you? Are you happy about that—or do you wish there was a better way?
David R. Rice, DDS, Chief editor

How much time does your typical composite take you? Are you happy about that—or do you wish there was a better way? Chairtime is expensive. Multiple layers are expensive AND introduce error, no matter how proficient we are.

Having to choose shades when one omnichromatic shade can make it happen is unpredictable. And we build monolithic crowns today for a reason. Mirroring that process with direct just makes sense. At 4 mm depth of cure, only 1.25% shrinkage rate, easy polish, and one omnichromatic shade capability, check out Admira Fusion X-tra by Voco for yourself.