Filtek™ LS Low Shrink Posterior Restorative System

Filtek™ LS Low Shrink Posterior Restorative System

Less than 1% shrinkage1

Reduced stress and improved marginal integrity Extended operatory light stability

A remarkable 9 minutes of working time Ideal handling

Non-sticky, easier manipulation during placement, and ideal sculptability

Silorane technology Low shrinkage is achieved by using a novel ring-opening chemistry, called silorane.

Used with dedicated 3M™ ESPE™ LS System Adhesive Available in 4 shades (A2, A3, B2, C2) with excellent chameleon effect

1 <1% volumetric shrinkage tested by bonded-disc method

Polymerization Stress vs. Shrinkage

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AdvantagesReduced polymerization shrinkage and stress can lower the risk of marginal staining, post-operative sensitivity, secondary caries, microleakage and debonding.

AdvantagesReduced polymerization shrinkage and stress can lower the risk of marginal staining, post-operative sensitivity, secondary caries, microleakage and debonding.

Stress method: Bloman; shrinkage method: bonded-disc. Source: University of Manchester

Polymerization Stress

Methacrylate ChemistrySilorane Chemistry

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Finite element analysis of polymerization stress. Source: University of Minnesota.

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Operatory Light Stability

Advantages Increased working time Ability to use operatory light directly Improved visibility in the posterior can

lead to better marginal adaptation Flexibility and easy placement

Method: ISO 4049, Source: 3M ESPE, internal data

Placement of Filtek™ LS Posterior Restorative

3M™ ESPE™ Filtek LS Self-Etch Primer Apply with agitation for 15 sec Air dry Light cure for 10 seconds

3M™ ESPE™ LS System Adhesive Bond Apply Air thin if desired Light cure for 10 seconds

Filtek™ LS Restorative Incremental placement is indicated; depth of

cure is 2.5 mm Excellent operatory light stability allows

additional time for manipulation Light-cure each increment as indicated (20

seconds for LED over 1000 mw/cm2)

Photos courtesy of Dr. Gabriel Krastl

Clinical Results of Filtek™ LS Posterior Restorative

Filtek™ LS Low Shrink Posterior Restorative System

Filtek™ LS Posterior Restorative could help increase patient satisfaction, improve restorative success, and increase practice productivity

Two ways to try Filtek™ LS Posterior Restorative SystemTrial Kit (4901TK & 4902TK)Risk Free Try & Buy (4901TB & 4902TB)- Available 6/2008