Virtuoso Universal

What is the difference between composites and traditional silver fillings?

Traditional silver fillings are called amalgams. A composite is a mixture of glass and resin and gives a tooth colored restoration. The size and type of the glass determines the strength of the composite and also determines the beauty or esthetics of the restoration.

What is the best product to transition to if amalgams is what I’m used to?

Try Virtuoso Universal. It is a non-sticky, micro-hybrid, universal composite developed as an alternative to amalgam. Divided, individual capsules provide easy delivery and ease of use. It eliminates the chance of possible contamination and excessive waste. In addition, a wide range of shades allows for excellent esthetics in posterior restorations.

What does radiopaque mean?

If a composite material is radiopaque, this indicates that the restoration will be easily identified in radiographs (x-rays). Barium glass are glass particles coated with Barium metal. This is what causes the material to be radiopaque.

What restorative should I select if I am looking for something with beautiful esthetics as well as high strength?

Virtuoso Universal. Nanofill particles are combined with microfill particles in a superior resin system to form a unique, nanofill hybrid composite. Nanofill composites are the future of restorative materials. Traditional hybrid composites offer high strength, but quickly loose their glossy finish. Microfill composites offer superior finish, but sacrifice fracture resistance. Virtuoso Universal provides the best of both worlds, the high strength of a hybrid composite with the exceptional long-term esthetics of a microfill.