Restorative Materials
Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is a dental manufacturer headquartered in Charlotte, in the United States. The company took its current form in 2016, when Dentsply International, with roots going back to 1899, merged with the long-established German equipment maker Sirona Dental Systems. Its range covers everything from filling materials to root canal instruments and digital imaging systems. Products such as Ceram.x Spectra ST composites, Prime&Bond adhesives and SDR flow+ are used in clinics around the world.
Use at the clinic
Dentsply Sirona materials are among the products used for composite fillings and restorative treatment. Ceram.x Spectra ST composite is used for tooth-coloured fillings, and adhesives from the Prime&Bond family bond the filling securely to the tooth. Because these products are designed to work together, every step of a filling stays within one matched system.
Strengths
A long manufacturing history
The brand's roots go back to 1899. Your treatment uses materials from a company that has been developing dental products for well over a century.
Products designed to work together
The composite, the adhesive and the Palodent matrix system are built as one family. Every layer of your filling belongs to the same matched system.
Natural tooth colour matching
Ceram.x Spectra ST composite uses a simplified shade system developed to blend with natural tooth colour. The aim is a filling that sits seamlessly among your own teeth.
A broad product range
Beyond filling materials, the brand also makes root canal files and imaging systems. Several stages of your treatment can rely on products from the same manufacturer.
Points to consider
Premium segment
Dentsply Sirona products sit in the premium segment. Treatment with these materials can fall into a higher cost bracket than more economical alternatives.
Not the answer for every tooth
A composite filling is not always the most suitable option. If a tooth has lost a lot of structure, your dentist may recommend a crown or an inlay instead.
The material is only part of the result
How long a filling lasts depends on the dentist's technique, your chewing habits and your oral care as much as on the material itself. Regular check-ups still matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does a Dentsply Sirona composite filling last?
- The lifespan of a filling depends on where it is, how large it is, your chewing habits and your oral care. With regular care and check-ups, composite fillings can serve you for many years.
- Will my filling be visible?
- Modern composites such as Ceram.x Spectra ST are developed to blend with natural tooth colour. Your dentist selects the shade to match your tooth, so in most cases the filling is hard to spot.
- Are Dentsply Sirona materials safe?
- Dentsply Sirona products are subject to the medical device regulations of the countries where they are sold and have been in clinical use worldwide for many years. If you have questions about a specific material, you are welcome to ask your dentist during your visit.
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