Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers among Top 10 Universal Dental Composites
| Item | Shade Range | Depth of Cure (mm) | Number of Capsules/Pkg | Shrinkage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filtek Supreme Ultra | Wide | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| TPH Spectra ST | 5 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Filtek One Bulk Fill | Not specified | Up to 5 | Not specified | Not specified |
| Tetric EvoCeram | Not specified | Not specified | 20 | Not specified |
| Harmonize | Various | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| SonicFill 3 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Paradigm | 12 | Not specified | 20 | Not specified |
| Grandio SO | Not specified | Not specified | 16 | Not specified |
| Omnichroma | Not specified | Not specified | 20 | Not specified |
| Admira Fusions | Not specified | Not specified | 15 | 1.2 |
Table 2: Comparison of Features among Top 10 Universal Dental Composites
| Item | Features |
|---|---|
| Filtek Supreme Ultra | Excellent polish and retention, improved fluorescence, outstanding strength |
| TPH Spectra ST | Excellent cavity adaptation, sculptability, slump resistance, simplified shading system, top class stain resistance, clinically proven performance |
| Filtek One Bulk Fill | One-step placement, enhanced opacity, unique optical properties, great wear resistance and polish, stress relief |
| Tetric EvoCeram | High translucency, true chameleon effect, low polymerization shrinkage, high radiopacity, proven clinical performance |
| Harmonize | Easy-to-handle, esthetic resin based, strong and durable |
| SonicFill 3 | Bulk fill, high depth of cure, flowable, better adaptation, easier to handle, precise extrusion |
| Paradigm | Radiopaque, easy to adapt to cavity, great handling without slumping or sticking to instruments, available in 12 shades |
| Grandio SO | Suitable for all classes of cavity, excellent light resistance, optimal coordination of opacity and translucency, smooth consistency, easily polishes to a high gloss, compatible with all conventional bonds |
| Omnichroma | One-shade match, minimal wear with high compressive and flexural strength, stain-resistant, reduced inventory and chair time |
| Admira Fusions | Purely ceramic based, higher biocompatibility, designer nano fillers, SO-Pak unit dose packaging, non-sticky |
Top 10 Flowable Dental Composites
1. Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Composite Restorative Capsule
Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Composite Restorative material, is a visible-light activated, restorative composite designed for use in anterior and posterior restorations.
- Excellent polish and retention
- Wide range of shades and opacities
- Improved fluorescence
- Expanded selection of body shades
- Color coded by opacity
- Outstanding strength for anterior and posterior use
Top 10 Packable Dental Composites
2. TPH Spectra® ST Compules® DENTSPLY Caulk
TPH Spectra® ST Universal Composite Restorative Compules® Tips with novel SphereTEC™ filler technology simplifies the path to long-lasting, esthetic restorations. Choose your preferred viscosity and enjoy elevated performance in cavity adaptation, sculptability, slump resistance, shade match and gloss. Additionally a simplified shading system comprised of 5 CLOUD shades that cover the entire VITA-based shade system.
- Easy to use
- Excellent cavity adaptation, sculptability, slump resistance, nonsticky
- Simplified Shading System
- 5 shades cover entire VITA shade range
- Fast, easy polish
- Excellent physical properties
- Top class stain resistance
- Indicated for all cavity classes
- Clinically proven performance
3. Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Posterior Composite Restorative Capsule
Filtek™ One Bulk Fill is a one-step placement composite restorative material. The material has a variety of applications such as: direct anterior and posterior restorations; base/liner under direct restorations; core build-ups; splinting; indirect restorations; restorations of deciduous teeth; extended fissure sealing in molars and premolars; and repair of defects in restorations, enamel and temporaries.
- Combination of enhanced opacity and unique optical properties allows for esthetically pleasing restorations in only one step
- Excellent adaptation and handling; no layering or expensive dispensing devices required
- Great wear resistance and polish
- Stress relief allows for up to 5 mm depth of cure
4. Tetric EvoCeram® Nanohybrid Composite – Ivoclar
Tetric EvoCeram® is a light-curing, universal nanohybrid composite for top quality standard restorations in the anterior and posterior region.
- Industry leading working time and curing time
- High translucency facilitates a more natural blend with surrounding dentition
- True chameleon effect due to the matching of the refractive index of the fillers and monomers
- Low polymerization shrinkage resulting in improved marginal integrity
- High radiopacity for fast, easy detection on X-rays
- Proven clinical performance: 85,000,000 restorations have been placed worldwide
5. Harmonize™ Nanohybrid Unidose™ Tips – Kerr Restoratives
Harmonize™ is an easy-to-handle restorative material used for the placement of direct restorations.
- Light cured
- Esthetic resin based
- Strong and durable, yet esthetically pleasing
- Available in various shades and shade types
6. SonicFill™ 3 SingleFill™ Bulk Composite – Kerr Restoratives
SonicFill™ 3 is a bulk fill nanohybrid composite. The Unidose Tip Refills are used with the SonicFill™ 3 Handpiece to achieve quality restorations in a SingleFill™ step. The SonicFill™ Composite System is specifically indicated for direct placement in all cavity classes in all teeth and core buildup procedures.
- High depth of cure
- Flowable, yet easily sculptable
- Better adaptation
- Easier to handle
- Precise extrusion
7. Paradigm™ Nanohybrid Universal Composite Restorative
Paradigm™ is a nano-hybrid universal filling material. This composite is used for indications including direct anterior and posterior restorations, occlusal surfaces, core buildups, splinting and indirect restorations such as inlays, onlays and veneers.
- Radiopaque
- Easy to adapt to cavity
- Easy to polish with excellent strength and wear resistance
- Great handling without slumping or sticking to instruments
- Available in 12 shades
8. Grandio® SO Universal Nanohybrid Restorative – Voco
Grandio® SO, the new universal nanohybrid restorative for all classes of cavity, meets the highest demands for restorations in anterior and posterior regions. Grandio SO is suitable for Class I to V restorations, reconstruction of traumatically injured anterior teeth, interlocking and splinting of loosened teeth, corrections of shape and shade to enhance esthetic appearance, core buildup for crowns and the fabrication of composite inlays.
- All-purpose for the highest demands in both the anterior and posterior tooth regions
- Excellent light resistance
- Optimal coordination of opacity and translucency for results that mirror the natural tooth using only one shade
- Smooth consistency, nonsticky, best sculptability
- Easily polishes to a high gloss – lasting, smooth surface
- Compatible with all conventional bonds
9. Omnichroma® Resin-Based Universal Composite
Omnichroma® Resin-Based Universal Composite Restorative offers a one-shade match by combining the red-to-yellow structural color with the reflected color of the surrounding tooth. The paste is opaque-white before curing, allowing for higher visibility and easier placement. After curing, it becomes natural in appearance and matches the color of the surrounding tooth.
- Utilizes a standard universal procedure
- Minimal wear with high compressive and flexural strength
- Stain-resistant to maintain color with glossy results
- Reduced inventory and chair time
10. Admira® Fusions Universal Nano ORMOCER Caps
The Universal Nano-Hybrid ORMOCER (Organically-Modified CERamic) restorative material is the world’s first purely ceramic based direct universal restorative material.
- No classic monomers for higher biocompatibility (no BISGMA, BPA, UDMA HEMA or TDGMA)
- Designer nano fillers for easy polish and long lasting natural aesthetics
- SO-Pak unit dose packaging for better infection control and perfect material consistency each use
- Compatible with all conventional bonding agents
- Non-sticky
- 1.2% shrinkage
- High 84% filler rate for high wear resistance
