The EU has resolved that dentists may no longer use amalgam fillings in children under the age of 15, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. So what alternatives are available to dentists?
With the restorative materials IonoStar Plus, Ionolux and x-tra fil from VOCO, dentists can choose between three different products which can be processed more easily and quickly than amalgam, yet which are just as cost-effective and long-lasting. What’s more, they are significantly more aesthetic.
A high-quality alternative
When time is of the essence, VOCO recommends IonoStar Plus. The glass ionomer material is a self-curing restorative material which cures in just two minutes making it ideal for treating children. IonoStar Plus is ideal for the permanent restoration of deciduous teeth and comes in four shades.
Those who want to determine when the curing process is to begin should opt for Ionolux. The light-curing glass ionomer offers flexibility and covers a broad range of indications (e.g. Class I fillings). Ionolux is available in five different shades.
VOCO recommends the composite x-tra fil for definitive restorations in permanent teeth. With x-tra fil dentists get a composite restorative material with strong physical properties which guarantee a permanent yet economical solution. It can be inserted in increments of up to 4 mm and cured within 10 seconds.