The Ivoclar Group launches Tetric plus, a new simplified composite specially designed to set new standards in universal composites and streamline direct restorative treatments with four innovative features.
Ivoclar is setting new standards with Tetric plus, taking its name from the Greek prefix ‘tetra’, meaning ‘four’ – this number is central to its key product features. It offers simplified shade matching with just four shades, increments of up to 4mm for greater efficiency, versatile application options in all four quadrants and an optimised four-filler technology for excellent handling and aesthetic results.
Four shades for easy shade selection
Tetric plus revolutionises shade selection in dentistry, allowing for easy shade matching with its innovative colour cloud concept. Just four shades cover the entire spectrum of the classical VITA shades. This makes selecting the right shade not only simpler but also more efficient. Tetric plus is a truly simplified universal composite that excels in esthetic applications, even in the anterior region where esthetic demands are particularly high.
Thanks to its exceptional shade adaptation, Tetric plus creates an outstanding chameleon effect. In its cured state, the material absorbs and scatters light in a way that closely mimics natural tooth structure, allowing it to blend almost seamlessly with the surrounding tooth structure. This high level of adaptation is achieved through the perfect combination of monomers, fillers and pigments.
These innovative cloud concept recognises three shade clusters which form the basis for the development of the Tetric plus shades and are aligned with the VITA shades. Furthermore, the additional shade Bleach plus was introduced to optimally match whitened teeth. As a result, Tetric plus ensures an excellent esthetic integration.
4mm for maximum efficiency
Another remarkable feature of Tetric plus is its ability to accommodate variable layer thicknesses ranging from 0.1 to 4 mm, allowing for greater flexibility while also reducing material consumption.
Another notable advantage is its reliable curing time of just three seconds, that allows for a fast and easy application. These short curing times streamline workflows, minimise interruptions for dentists and enhance treatment efficiency.
By enabling faster and more efficient restorations, Tetric plus not only saves valuable time but also improves the overall patient experience.
Four quadrants for universal application
Tetric plus is a simplified universal composite that is suitable for all cavity classes, from Class I to V. With just one product, dentists can treat a wide range of indications in all four quadrants, significantly reducing material consumption and streamlining the workflow. For maximum handling convenience, Tetric plus is available in two viscosities: sculptable and flowable.
Tetric plus Fill is characterised by a sculptable viscosity. The viscosity can be adjusted, if desired, by heating the material up to 68 °C, without compromising its mechanical properties.
Tetric plus Flow, by contrast, offers a universal viscosity that stands out due to its exceptional thixotropic properties. This flowable composite combines precision and high stability with excellent flowability, enabling quick and efficient volume replacements. Furthermore, Tetric plus Flow adapts smoothly to cavity walls and has a self-levelling effect, providing for ideal cavity adaptation. A particularly practical advantage is that Tetric plus Flow requires no covering layer, which simplifies the treatment process even further.
Four fillers for outstanding results
The quality of Tetric plus is defined by its innovative four-filler technology, which integrates a combination of nano- and micro-particles to deliver outstanding mechanical properties.
Tetric plus ensures reliable curing for layers of up to 4mm while offering high radiopacity to facilitate accurate detection during diagnosis. The mechanical properties include high flexural strength (133 MPa), high compressive strength along with low wear and low shrinkage stress, reducing the risk of marginal gaps.
Optimised for improved application
Tetric plus is more than just another composite: it is designed to simplify the daily workflow of dentists and optimize their treatment efficiency. With easy shade selection and short curing times, dentists can focus entirely on patient care, while delivering efficient and high-quality work.
In summary, Tetric plus combines four shades with 4mm layer thicknesses, universal applicability in all four quadrants and an innovative four-filler technology, making it the ideal solution for the demands of modern dentistry.
This article is sponsored by Ivoclar.
