New 4-Shade Composite From Kulzer Easy to Shade-Match and Handle

As a concierge dentist with a biomimetic approach, Dimple Desai, DDS, is all about customizing dental treatment for her patients. "There are many excellent products on the market today," she says. "I choose products that offer strength, esthetics, and durability over time. It really depends on the case demand, what the treatment plan is, and what my patients' and my expectations are of the case."

Desai, who practices general and cosmetic dentistry in Newport Beach, California, utilizes cutting-edge digital technology and products to perform the most advanced, evidence-based treatments available. "With digital technology, it is much simpler for me to scan the patient's dentition and be able to evaluate and present to the patient as if we literally took their teeth out of the oral cavity. It enables me to present the treatment plan more effectively," Desai explains. "In addition, with the 3D printer, I am able to print models and do diagnostic wax-ups directly on those study casts, which also allows for better visualization and communication."

One new restorative material she has come to count on is Kulzer's Venus^® PURE Universal 4-Shade Composite. "The shades-bleach, light, medium, and dark-are very easy to match to existing tooth shades," she says. "The creamy consistency of Venus Pearl PURE allows me to mold the composite perfectly onto the tooth and intricately shape and sculpt the composite into the areas where needed. In addition, the polish and shine at the end is immaculate."

Desai also notes the impressive strength of the Venus PURE Universal 4-Shade Composite. "The low shrinkage stress and high flexure strength of the product's ‘TCD' resin matrix allows me to use this composite in heavily worn and high impact areas that need extra strength," she says. "Therefore, I have had great success with both anterior and posterior teeth. Again, the final polish is a large benefit because it is very hard to discern any remnant margins."

Venus composites, Desai affirms, have long had a reputation for high esthetics, quality, and performance, with excellent physical properties to create long-lasting restorations with a permanent, natural luster. Desai says her patients have mentioned how these restorations "match perfectly" with their other teeth. She adds that the durability in terms of wear and integrity of the material is an additional advantage.

Noting that the Venus PURE Universal 4-Shade Composite shades are consistent with the VITA^® shade ranges, Desai emphasizes how easy these products are to match with existing dentition. "The smooth consistency makes handling of this product great. The lasting restoration with the composite's proprietary matrix resists chipping and fracture and allows the bonding to withstand strong occlusal forces. Overall, I've had really great results and have been extremely impressed with this product."

Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD
Private Practice, Newport Beach, California

Kulzer
800-431-1785
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