Description
Features
• Versatile application and shading options
The nano-modifier contained in Tetric N-Ceram imparts the material with outstanding modelling properties. The material does not stick to instruments. Nano-particles are responsible for the material’s exceptional polishing properties. The integrated nano-colour pigments are characteristic of the technology used in Tetric N-Ceram. Together with the natural translucency of the material, they create a chameleon effect. The nano-colour pigments feature a spherical structure. As they are homogenously distributed in the composite, they are responsible for improving the adjustment of the shade of the restoration to the surrounding natural teeth. As a result, very beautiful restorations are achieved, which are hardly distinguishable from the natural tooth structure. Tetric N-Ceram is available in 16 shades: two dentin shades, ten enamel shades, a highly translucent incisal shade and three bleach shades.
• A well-coordinated system
Tetric N-Ceram forms part of the Tetric N-Collection, a comprehensive composite restorative system for the fabrication of high-quality standard restorations. All the products of this system are coordinated with each other to ensure clinical success. Apart from the universal composite Tetric N-Ceram, Tetric N-Collection comprises the flowable composite Tetric N-Flow as well as the total-etch adhesive Tetric N-Bond, which is best used in conjunction with N-Etch, a 37% phosphoric acid etching gel. In addition, the self-etching adhesive Tetric N-Bond Self-Etch is available.
• Excellent radiopacity
• Good polishability
• Nano-fillers complete the finely tuned filler technology
• Nano-colour pigments are responsible for the material’s unique chameleon effect
• The nano-modifier ensures optimum stability and excellent sculptability
• The material does not stick to the instruments.
Direction to Use
• Apply Tetric N-Ceram in layers of max. 2 mm or 1.5 mm (Dentin shade) and contour/adapt the material to the cavity walls using a suitable instrument (e.g. OptraSculpt).
• Polymerize each layer individually according to the table below. Hold the light emission window as closely as possible to the surface of the restorative material.
Light intensity Exposure time
≥ 500 mW/cm2 20 s
≥ 1‘000 mW/cm2 10 s
Unit Programm Bluephase N Bluephase NM Bluephase NMC
High Power 10 s 15 s 15 s
Soft Start 15 s —— ——
Low Power ——- —— ——
• Finish the restoration with suitable finishers or fine diamonds. Subsequently, check the occlusion. Polish with silicone polishers (e.g. OptraPol).
Key Specifications
Tetric N-Ceram consists of dimethacrylates (19-20 wt.%). The fillers contain barium glass, ytterbium trifluoride, mixed oxide and copolymers (80-81 wt.%). Additives, initiators, stabilizers and pigments are additional contents (< 1 wt.%). The total content of inorganic fillers is 55–57 vol.%. The particle size of inorganic fillers is between 40 nm and 3000 nm.
Storage temperature: 2-28 °C (36-82 °F)
Packaging
• 1 x 3.5g Refill
