Bonded nanofillers are the reason Filtek Supreme XTE restorative retains its brilliant polish.
The polish retention of Filtek Supreme XTE Universal restorative has been proven to be superior to other composites and even microfills, thanks to the patented process used to build the nanocomposite.
This process creates unique clusters of nanometer-sized particles, these nanoclusters shear at a rate similar to the wear of the surrounding resin matrix during abrasion. This allows the restoration to maintain a smoother surface, meaning the initial impressive gloss will last for years.
Our "true" nanotechnology provides wear resistance similar to enamel
A recent 5-year clinical study* measuring "occlusal contact wear", showed no statistically significant difference between Filtek™ Supreme Universal Restorative and enamel.
Because Filtek Supreme XTE restorative is derived from the same patented nanotechnology, you can be confident of using it anywhere in the mouth.
* Source: Professor Paul Lambrechts and colleagues, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. Data on file.
Capsule Single Shade Introductory Kit
40-0.2 g capsules: 20 each of Body shades A2 and A3; Technique Guides Instructions for Use
4910S
Syringe Single Shade Introductory Kit
4-3 g syringes: 2 each of Body shades A2 and A3 'Technique Guides; Instructions for Use
4911D
Capsule Dual Shade Introductory Kit
40-0.2 g capsules: 10 each of Dentin shades A3, A4, and Enamel shades A2, A3; 1 Shade selection Wheel; Technique Guides; Instructions for Use
4910D
Syringe Dual Shade Introductory Kit
4-3 g syringes: 1 each of Dentin shades A3, A4, and Enamel shades A2, A3; 1 Shade selection Wheel; Technique Guides; Instructions for Use
4911P
Capsule Professional Kit
160-0.2 g capsules: 10 each of Dentin shades: A2, A3, A4; 20 each of Body shades: A2, A3, A3.5, A4; 10 each of Enamel shades: A1, A2, A3, W; 10 each of Translucent shades: AT;In plastic reusable case; 1 Shade selection Wheel; Technique Guides; Instructions for use
4910P
Syringe Professional Kit
12-3 g syringes each of shades: Dentin shades: A2, A3, A4; Body shades: A2, A3, A3.5, A4; Enamel shades: A1, A2, A3, W; Translucent shades: AT; 1 Shade selection Wheel; Technique Guides; Instructions for Use
Capsule refils
4911A1D
10 - 0.2 g A1 Dentine Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A2D
10 - 0.2 g A2 Dentine Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A3D
10 - 0.2 g A3 Dentine Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A4D
10 - 0.2 g A4 Dentine Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911B3D
10 - 0.2 g B3 Dentine Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911C4D
10 - 0.2 g C4 Dentine Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911WD
10 - 0.2 g W Dentine Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A1B
20 - 0.2 g A1 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A2B
20 - 0.2 g A2 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A3B
20 - 0.2 g A3 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A3.5B
20 - 0.2 g A3.5 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A4B
20 - 0.2 g A4 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A6B
20 - 0.2 g A6 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911B1B
20 - 0.2 g B1 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911B2B
20 - 0.2 g B2 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911B3B
20 - 0.2 g B3 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911B5B
20 - 0.2 g B5 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911C1B
20 - 0.2 g C1 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911C2B
20 - 0.2 g C2 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911C3B
20 - 0.2 g C3 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911D2B
20 - 0.2 g D2 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911D3B
20 - 0.2 g D3 Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911WB
20 - 0.2 g W Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911XWB
20 - 0.2 g XW Body Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A1E
10 - 0.2 g A1 Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A2E
10 - 0.2 g A2 Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911A3E
10 - 0.2 g A3 Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911B1E
10 - 0.2 g B1 Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911B2E
10 - 0.2 g B2 Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911D2E
10 - 0.2 g D2 Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911WE
10 - 0.2 g W Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911XWE
10 - 0.2 g XW Enamel Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911CT
10 - 0.2 g Clear Translucent Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911BT
10 - 0.2 g Blue Translucent Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911GT
10 - 0.2 g Grey Translucent Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
4911AT
10 - 0.2 g Amber Translucent Shade Capsules; Instructions for Use
Syringe refils
4910A1D
1-3 g A1 Dentine Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A2D
1-3 g A2 Dentine Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A3D
1-3 g A3 Dentine Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A4D
1-3 g A4 Dentine Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910B3D
1-3 g B3 Dentine Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910C4D
1-3 g C4 Dentine Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910WD
1-3 g W Dentine Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A1B
1-3 g A1 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A2B
1-3 g A2 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A3B
1-3g A3 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A3.5B
1-3 g A3.5 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A4B
1-3 g A4 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A6B
1-3 g A6 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910B1B
1-3 g B1 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910B2B
1-3 g B2 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910B3B
1-3 g B3 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910B5B
1-3 g B5 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910C1B
1-3 g C1 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910C2B
1-3 g C2 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910C3B
1-3 g C3 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910D2B
1-3 g D2 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910D3B
1-3 g D3 Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910WB
1-3 g W Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910XWB
1-3 g XW Body Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A1E
1-3 g A1 Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A2E
1-3 g A2 Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910A3E
1-3 g A3 Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910B1E
1-3 g B1 Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910B2E
1-3 g B2 Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910D2E
1-3 g D2 Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910WE
1-3 g W Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910XWE
1-3 g XW Enamel Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910CT
1-3 g Clear Translucent Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910BT
1-3 g Blue Translucent Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910GT
1-3 g Grey Translucent Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
4910AT
1-3 g Amber Translucent Shade Syringe; Instructions for Use
Figure 1: The patient presented with an insufficient composite and an amalgam filling. A complex restorative procedure was necessary to restore the teeth.
Figure 2: After caries excavation and a check with a caries detector, a dry working field is achieved by placing a rubber dam.
Figure 3: The restoration of tooth 47 is done with a multilayer technique and begins with the shaping of the basal area. A layer of 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative in the shade A3B is applied and light cured for 20 seconds. At the mesial approximal cavity, a foil matrix is placed with a wooden wedge.
Figure 4: In the next step, the mesial area is layered in the shade A2E and light cured.
Figure 5: Subsequently, the matrix is removed and the mesiobuccal as well as the distolingual cusp are layered in the enamel shade A2E and polymerized. At this stage, it is useful to copy the natural shape of a cusp.
Figure 6: Now, the mesiolingual and distobuccal cusps are layered based on the cusps modeled before. An anatomical shape of the modelation is desired.
Figure 7: After having finished the occlusal part, the distal area is modeled with 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative in the enamel shade A2E without using a matrix.
Figure 8: To finish the layered restoration, the smooth surfaces are treated with 3M™ ESPE™ Sof-Lex™ Finishing & Polishing Discs. For the occlusal relief, the concave shaped polishing brush OptiShine™ (KerrHawe) is used.
Figure 9 and 10: The finished restorations excel through their adaptation to the natural tooth structure and their outstanding gloss.
Amalgam filling replaced by Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative in a posterior restoration.
Figure 1: Initial situation with a crown-root fracture in tooth 21. The determined shade according to the VITAPAN® classical A1-D4 shade guide matches A2. Since the edges of the defect lie in the subgingival area, the tooth has to be exposed using electrosurgery.
Figure 2: The rubber dam is secured with an individualized anterior tooth clamp. The matrix band is fixed at the adjacent tooth with 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Flowable Restorative, it ideally reproduces the approximal contour of the tooth.
Figure 3: After having finished the approximal and palatal wall with 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Flowable Restorative A2 shade and 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative A1E shade, the cervical part of the dentin core is built up with 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative in the shade A3,5D.
Figure 4: Taking into account the mamelon structures of the incisor, the dentin core is completed with 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative A3D. 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Flowable Restorative XW is used to simulate the whitish opacities which are part of the natural tooth.
Figure 5: If the correct layering technique is used, only little space is left to cover the labial part with enamel mass (3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative A1E).
Figure 6: If the tooth anatomy is built up correctly, the finishing and polishing steps are reduced to a minimum.
Figure 7: After removal of the rubber dam, the restoration is visible only because of the colour difference to the dry tooth structure.
Figure 8: In the palatal area, the tooth shape is correctly restored as well.
Figure 9: One week after the treatment, no difference between the restoration and the meanwhile rehydrated tooth is visible.
Figure 10: The comparison of the two central incisors shows that the restoration is indistinguishable from the natural tooth structure.
Figure 1: Initial situation: The maxillary central incisors are affected by discolouration. This is clearly visible from a labial...
Figure 2: ...as well as a palatal view.
Figure 3: The initial radiograph shows that the root canal treatments are still satisfactory after 15 years.
Figure 4: Prior to the restoration of the teeth with the 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, an internal bleaching treatment is performed with the walking bleach technique using Opalescence® Endo (Ultradent). For this purpose, the guttapercha in the root canal is removed as far as 2 mm below the gingival margin. The result of the treatment is clearly visible.
Figure 5: After removal of the old fillings, the incisors are prepared under rubber dam.
Figure 6: Palatal view of the prepared teeth.
Figure 7: Before the use of 3M™ ESPE™ Adper™ Scotchbond™ Multi-Purpose Adhesive, the phosphoric etchant is applied.
Figure 8: Before the use of 3M™ ESPE™ Adper™ Scotchbond™ Multi-Purpose Adhesive, the phosphoric etchant is applied.
Figure 9: Using a silicone matrix that has been prepared in advance as an aid, the first layer of 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative in the enamel shade A2 is applied.
Figure 10: After built-up of the interproximal walls with A2E, a layer of A3B is adapted.
Figure 11: For the following layer, the shade A3D is selected.
Figure 12: The incisal edges are designed by adding white intensive and opalescent tint.
Figure 13: Afterwards, a layer of 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative in the shade A3B is applied
Figure 14: ...and the thickness of the restoration is checked.
Figure 15: For the final layer, the shade A2E is used.
Figure 16: After polishing with small rubbers, alumina polishing paste and fine diamond discs, the restoration is highly aesthetic.
Figure 17: The final result three months after the treatment is impressive.
The wear rate of 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restoraive DEB shades and T shades is comparable to the 3-body wear of 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme XT Universal Restorative.
The lower the wear rate, the better the wear resistance. The wear rate of Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative DEB shades and T shades is comparable to the 3-body wear of Filtek™ Supreme XT Universal Restorative. In addition our tests have also proven that the 3-body wear of Filtek Supreme XTE universal is lower than a wide range other competitive microfills and universal restoratives on the market.
As the wear in this method typically follows a linear pattern, the data is plotted using linear regression. The wear rates, i.e., the slope of the lines, are determined. The comparison of rates reduces some of the variability in the test due to sample preparation and can be predictive of anticipated wear beyond the length of the actual test.
