With no need to etch, bond, or condition the cavity, Surefil one is ideal for cases that are challenging due to isolation control, patient compliance, or subgingival margins,With Surefil one, Dentsply Sirona had a simple goal: solving a clinical challenge for every dentist. The self-adhesive composite hybrid was developed as the
solution for restorative cases that are challenging due to factors like isolation control, patient compliance, or subgingival margins. By allowing clinicians to eliminate steps in the procedure, Surefil one saves valuable time and money., , ,“Surefil one is able to save us about 10 to 15 minutes per patient, which bottom line means we can help more patients.” ,– Hilary Dalton, DMD, MS, , ,Dr. Hilary Dalton, who practices in Tampa, FL, can attest to Surefil one’s success, as she has been using the composite—which requires no etching, bonding, or cavity conditioning—in her practice daily to eliminate steps during procedures and shorten appointment times. This time savings allows the clinician to see more patients while saving on inventory., ,“Surefil one is able to save us about 10 to 15 minutes per patient, which bottom line means we can help more patients,” shared Dr. Dalton., ,Dr. J. Michael Heider, who practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has also experienced Surefi l one’s ability to decrease the number of steps needed to complete a restoration. “It felt as though there was a 50% time savings in my procedures,” he noted. “That’s significant to me in daily practice.”, ,The reduced amount of time spent performing restorations is also advantageous for patients, who Dr. Heider said are understandably itching to get out of the chair quickly. “There are patients who have limitations to how long they can keep their mouths open,” he shared. “So, minimizing the steps and decreasing the time required to restore can be very benefi cial to these types of patients.”, ,Providing the fracture resistance of traditional, bonded composites, Surefi l one gives clinicians increased confi dence and peace of mind about the integrity of their restorations. With an unlimited depth of cure, there’s no risk of insuffi cient curing, which offers assurance in very deep cavities that a complete cure will be achieved without layering, etching, or bonding. The more effi cient procedure minimizes the risk of compromising the restoration with blood or saliva contamination, and because the steps are not required, concerns over inadequate etching, adhesive coverage, and solvent evaporation also are alleviated. According to Dentsply Sirona, Surefi l one combines the fluoride release of a glass ionomer with the strength and esthetics of composite resin, and is available in 5 shades— Bleach White, A1, A2, A3, and A3.5., , ,“I recommend that all clinicians interested in a new product that’s simple to use and offers the benefit of significant time savings try Surefil one for themselves.” ,– J. Michael Heider, DDS, FAGD, AACD , , ,Before using Surefil one, Dr. Dalton was hopeful it would help address voids and open margins in her restorations, and the material rose to the challenge. She
noted that time management is the most important factor clinicians should consider when using Surefil one for the first time in their practices. “We needed to make sure after titrating that we used the material immediately,” she explained., ,Dr. Heider agreed. “The timing was one of the variables that required attention, but it was really a very quick learning curve for Surefi l one,” he said. “Dentists will have no trouble accommodating.”, ,Although Surefil one is part of the Class II Total Practice Solution from Dentsply Sirona for challenging Class II situations, the innovative fi lling material lends itself to several types of restorations beyond Class IIs. For example, in situations where composites are not the material of choice, Surefil one offers an ideal alternative by providing the convenience of a glass ionomer with the durability of a composite., ,Dr. Dalton found that Surefil one is particularly great for core buildups, Class I and II restorations, and compromised moisture situations. “It’s really an excellent product,” she noted. The material’s bond strength is on the level of modern adhesives, and Dr. Dalton described it as “super strong,” especially in the posterior. “We once had a patient with a large amount of saliva and we were restoring a second upper molar,” she shared. “This material saved us from a very difficult situation, one that only Surefil one would have been able to outperform.”, ,For Drs. Dalton and Heider, Surefil one has lived up to their expectations with its exceptional clinical performance and benefi ts on both sides of the chair. “This is a superior product and, when used correctly, will save you time and make patients happy with longevity of restoration and virtually no sensitivity,” said Dr. Dalton. “I recommend that all clinicians interested in a new product that’s simple to use and offers the benefit of significant time savings try Surefil one for themselves,” concluded Dr. Heider.,
