3M ESPE Filtek Z350 XT Universal Restorative

Filtek  Z350 XT is a dental restorative composite designed for use in anterior and posterior restorations. The kit of restoratives is available in Dentin, Body, Enamel and Translucent shades packaged in syringes and single-dose capsules. All shades are radiopaque. A dental adhesive, part of the kit, is used to permanently bond the restoration to the tooth structure.

Technical

Filtek Z350 XT Universal and Flowable Restorative are brought out by 3M ESPE using nanotechnology with the following unique properties:

• Bonded nanofillers are why the Filtek  Z350 XT restorative dental kit has bonded nanofillers that help retain its brilliant polish.
• Filtek ™ Z350 XT restorative is proved to be superior by its polish retention because of the patented process used in building the nanocomposite, compared to other composites and microfills.
• In-vitro lab data has shown that the wear resistance of Filtek ™ Z350 XT restorative is equivalent to Filtek ™ XT restorative providing the confidence to use it anywhere in the mouth.
• ‘True’ nanotechnology used in making Filtek Z350 XT nanofiller flowable dental restorative personalized kit provides wear resistance similar to enamel.
• A 5-year clinical study has revealed that statistically there is no significant difference between Filtek ™ Z350 XT Universal Restorative and natural enamel.

The restoration to maintain a smoother surface, meaning the initial impressive gloss will last for years due to the creation of unique clusters of nanometer-sized particles. It is because the nanoclusters shear at a rate similar to the wear of the surrounding resin matrix during abrasion.