,The first and only core buildup material with unit-dose technology, Encore D/C MiniMix offers mess-free delivery and a non-slumping formula that eliminates the need for a matrix, ,Centrix certainly has a long history of innovation—one that dates back 5 decades to the invention of the first practical syringe delivery system for composites. So, it’s no surprise that the manufacturer currently has another first-of-its-kind product on its hands: the only single-patient-use core buildup material., ,A favorite among dentists everywhere, Encore D/C MiniMix boasts a unique delivery system through its 0.5-mL unit-dose technology, which is designed to enable easier delivery, eliminate cross-contamination, and create a more comfortable patient experience. Encore D/C MiniMix’s smaller size and longer mixing tip allow it to be easily maneuvered in the mouth. It can be placed directly into the canal, especially in second and third molars., ,In addition to its convenience, Encore D/C MiniMix features a unique non-slumping formula that stays where it’s placed, enables
easier sculpting, and eliminates the need to use a matrix. Delivery to the bottom of the post hole is simple with Centrix’s exclusive NeedleTube tip—whether you need to build up the coronal core or fabricate a composite post and core that bonds the post, tooth, and core together into an integrated whole., ,“I use Encore D/C MiniMix mostly for core buildups for large breakdowns in tooth structure before crown preps, and when restoring broken cusps,” noted Divyang Patel, DDS, who practices in Palm Harbor, FL. “It works great for large buildups as it does not slump. Overall, it performs better than some other materials, and I’ve seen long-term success.”, ,Encore D/C MiniMix can be light-cured for 20 seconds to accelerate the setting; a dual-cure mode will complete the cure regardless of depth or placement
