This is not the case with Imprint 4 VPS which has a unique chemistry that makes it one of the most hydrophilic a-silicone materials on the market.

Imprint 4 VPS displaces moisture right from the start in the unset state. This allows the material to reproduce accurate details even in a moist environment—giving you better precision and confidence.

According to 3M, it is the only a-silicone currently to offer active self-warming, a process whereby the material warms during its working time to approximately 37°C resulting in a snap-set setting profile right at the end of the working time.

This self-warming technology speeds up the setting reaction, which means shorter chair times and less patient stress.

Along with its superb aesthetics and excellent strength, studies have found Filtek XTE to have wear resistance equivalent to enamel and high polish retention for lasting shine.

The Filtek Supreme XTE range makes it easier to match any patient’s dentition, with 36 shades that directly align with the VITA Classical Shade Guide, for single-shade application or multi-shade layering techniques.

For a multi-shade technique, the four opacities — translucent, enamel, body and dentine — are colour-coded for easy identification and to help you create natural-looking results.

For single-shade application, an array of 8 “go-to” body shades most used for dental fillings lets you simplify your practice while still meeting high patient expectations.

3M Sof-Lex Finishing and Polishing Solutions are designed to help you quickly and efficiently achieve a result similar to diamond polishing.

Due to the availability of the strips as well as discs in different grits and widths, even interproximal areas, as well as facial and lingual margins, can be finished and polished in a time-saving procedure without damaging the achieved results – all with an easy pop-off mount for quick changes.

Because abrasive particles are embedded throughout the rubberised spirals, all surfaces of the spiral design can be used: side, top, bottom and edge.

Safety is enhanced courtesy of the unique, spiral geometry that adapts to all tooth anatomy and is kinder to gingival tissue.