Coltène has launched the Componeer Class V prefabricated composite shell system.
Cervical defects are typically treated using adhesive bonding and composite. The new approach is to place Componeer Class V prefabricated polymerized shells, made from radiopaque nano-hybrid composite based on the company's Synergy D6 system, the company noted in a press release.
The facial anatomic template facilitates the direct treatment of cervical lesions with a lasting aesthetic solution, offering easier and safer application with improved marginal adaptation and optimized shrinkage management at the margins, according to the company. Componeer prefabricated composite shells offer the added benefits of composite adjustment and finishing at placement and repairability later if needed.
Class V fillings are quite common in dental practice, particularly with adults. Studies show that almost 80% of the patients ages 46 to 50 years needed at least one class V treatment. One of the main causes for class V lesions is bruxism, which can be related to stress, and the most affected teeth are the first and second premolars.
