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Laurence Bohan
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Laurence Bohan
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Laurence is a copywriter and trained journalist. His passion is creating insightful and educational content for dental professionals of every level. Outside of work, he enjoys watching sport, quizzing and spending time with his family.

The introduction of universal composites has allowed dentists to do more with restorative procedures. Universal composites eliminate the need for different composites for anterior and posterior restorations, saving time and money in the process. Importantly, modern universal composites like Herculite XRV Ultra from Kerr, provide these desirables without compromising on strength or aesthetics.


What is Herculite XRV Ultra?

The Herculite XRV range from Kerr is rich in history. Over 40 years ago, Herculite became one of the world’s first posterior composite that offered good strength, polishability, and wear resistance and is considered by some the gold standard of composite technology.

The standard Herculite XRV range is still an extremely popular range and is an excellent choice for anterior and posterior restorations including Class I; Class II; Class III; Class IV; Class V; cervical erosions; and direct facings.

Herculite XRV Ultra combines the Herculite technology that has been clinically proven over decades with the latest in nanotechnology. The result is a universal nanohybrid composite with high polishability and gloss retention that retains the superior physical properties known to microhybrids.

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What are the main features of Herculite XRV Ultra?

  • Improved aesthetics.
  • Replicates the opalescence and fluorescence of natural teeth.
  • Non-sticky consistency and easily sculptable.
  • Spreads well into fine margins.
  • Adapts well to interior cavity walls and margins.
  • Improved handling, polishability and wear resistance.
  • Provides durability, colour stability and clinical performance over time.
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Chameleon-effect

Opalescence and a high translucency are optical effects that give teeth their vital appearance. Herculite XRV Ultra composite blends with the surrounding tooth structure, giving it a lifelike appearance upon completion of the restoration. 

This is known as the “chameleon-effect” in restorations. The unique chameleon quality of Herculite XRV Ultra enables mono-layering (one shade restorations), a simple, easy-to-use technique designed to enhance aesthetics without complication.


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Where can I buy Herculite XRV products?

The entire Herculite XRV range is available to purchase online from Kent Express Dental Supplies. Products are available in syringe form and unidose delivery systems, including Herculite XRV Ultra mini kits that come with a 5ml bottle of Optibond Solo Plus, Gel Etchant, Mixing Wells and Applicator Tips. All online orders of Herculite XRV come with free next working day delivery as standard.


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What is Herculite XRV Ultra Flow?

As popular as both Herculite XRV and Herculite XRV Ultra in recent years has been Herculite XRV Ultra Flow. Herculite XRV Ultra Flow is a flowable variation of the XRV Ultra nanohybrid composite.

It uses ‘Smart Placement Technology’ to help the material to flow into all internal line and point angles while holding its shape.

The rheological additive in Herculite XRV Ultra Flow helps achieve this by reducing surface tension as the material contacts the tooth surface under pressure - allowing it to flow to the boundaries of your restoration.


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