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 is brought out by 3M ESPE using nanotechnology with the following unique properties:

• Bonded nanofillers are why 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.