3M Filtek Z350 XT Universal Restorative Syringe Refill, Translucent Shades by 3M ESPE

3M ESPE Filtek Z350 XT Universal Restorative is a visible light-activated composite designed for use in anterior and posterior restorations. All shades are radiopaque. A dental adhesive, such as those manufactured by 3M ESPE, is used to permanently bond the restoration to the tooth structure.

The restorative is available in a wide variety of Dentin, Body, Enamel and Translucent shades. It is packaged in syringes and single-dose capsules.

Indications for Use

Filtek Z350 XT restorative is indicated for use in:

• Direct anterior and posterior restorations (including occlusal surfaces)

• Core build-ups

• Splinting

• Indirect restorations (including inlays, onlays and veneers)

Unsurpassed Esthetics:

• Excellent polish and better polish retention than a microfill
• Wide range of shades and opacities
• Improved fluorescence

Simple to Use:

• Expanded selection of Body shades
• Color-coded by opacity
• Bold, easy-to-read labels
• Exceptional handling
• Improved handling of Translucent shades

Performance:

• Wear resistance equivalent of Filtek™ Z350XT Universal Restorative
• Radiopaque
• Outstanding strength for anterior and posterior use

Indications:

• Direct anterior and posterior restorations (Classes I, II, III, IV and V)
• Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID)
• Sandwich technique with glass ionomer resin material
• Cusp buildup
• Core buildup
• Splinting
• Indirect anterior and posterior restorations including inlays, onlays and veneers

Shades

The system is comprised of four opacities, listed here in decreasing order of opacity: Dentin (most opaque), Body, Enamel and then Translucent (very transparent). The opacity differences are illustrated in Figure 1. The clarity of the print under the 1 mm composite discs exhibits the opacity.

The Translucent shades are very clear, hence the print appears relatively unchanged from the surrounding type. The Enamel shades have opacity similar to tooth enamel. The print is slightly fuzzy but very readable through the disc. The Body shades are slightly more opaque, less translucent than the Enamel shades to enable use in single shade restorations.

The print is still readable but very fuzzy. Dentin shades have the highest opacity. In multi-shade restorations, the Dentin shades are used to replace the more opaque dentin tooth structure, alter underlying dentin color and block shine-through in anterior restorations.

The shade system is based on the VITAPAN Classical shade system with the following exceptions: For bleached teeth: White Dentin, Body and Enamel (WD, WB, WE), Extra White Body and Enamel (XWB and XWE) For cervical restorations: A6B and B5B Translucent shades: Clear, Blue, Gray and Amber

The shade offering was modified from Filtek Supreme XT Universal Restorative. The differences in the shade offering include a reduction in the Dentin shades (eliminated A6D, C6D, XWD).

The Body shade offering was broadened by adding A6B and B5B for cervical restorations and D3B. An Enamel shade, XWE, was also added. Additionally, the Violet and Yellow Translucent shades were replaced with Blue and Amber Translucent.

The chart to the left also demonstrates the color coding used in the Filtek Z350 XT Universal Restorative system. The darker the color code, the more opaque the composite.