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.

About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief editor

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].