Restorative materials

3M Filtek Universal Restorative

2019

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90% of evaluators would both purchase the material and recommend it to coleagues.

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Voco Ionolux

2017

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70% of the evaluators would purchase this resin-modified glass ionomer restorative material.

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GCP Glass Fill glass carbomer restorative material

2017

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62% of the evaluators would both purchase this material and recommend it to colleagues

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SDI Aura Bulk Fill restorative material

2016

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70% of the evaluators would purchase this bulk fill restorative material and 80% would recommend it to colleagues. 

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Voco Rebilda Post system

2013

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70% of the evaluators would purchase this system and 80% would recommend it to colleagues

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SDI Riva LC resin-modified glass-ionomer

2012

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60% of the evaluators would both purchase this material and recommend it to colleagues

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Shofu Beautifil Flow Plus

2012

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Full paper available on request. Two maximum scores were achieved by this material, which to date is unique for PREP Panel evaluations.

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3M ESPE Protemp 4 Temporary C & B Material

2012

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77% of the evaluators would purchase this material and 85% would recommend it to colleagues. Full published paper available on request

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Dentsply ChemFil Rock

2011

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73% of the evaluators would both purchase this glass-ionomer material and recommend it to colleagues.

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Voco GrandioSo composite restorative

2011

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73% of the evaluators would both purchase this material and recommend it to colleagues

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Dentsply SDR bulk fill restorative material

2010

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75% of the evaluators would both purchase the material and recommend it to colleagues

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3M ESPE Filtek Supreme XTE

2010

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91% of the evaluators would purchase this nano-filled composite restorative material and also recommend it to colleagues

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3M ESPE Clinpro White Varnish

2009

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73% of the evaluators would purchase this material and 100% would recommend it to colleagues

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Tokuyama Palifique Estelite composite restorative

2005

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That 75% of the evaluators would purchase this composite restorative material indicates the positive reception of Palifique Estelite paste by the evaluators.

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Luting

3M RelyX Universal

2021

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3M ESPE Scotchbond Universal adhesive

2013

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All 100% of the evaluators would purchase this material

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3M ESPE RelyX Ultimate

2011

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83% of the evaluators would purchase the material and 75% would recommend it to colleagues

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Dentsply Calibra Resin composite luting material

2002

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Calibra was rated slightly higher by the evaluators for ease of use compared with their normally used resin-based luting system. The positive reception of the material is shown by all the evaluators stating they would recommend the Calibra system to colleagues.

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Instruments

Dentsply Sirona Nupro White Varnish

2018

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91% of the evaluators would purchase this fluoride varnish system

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Kerr Demi-Ultra Light Curing Unit

2014

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67% of the evalutors would purchase this light-curing unit and 60% would recommend it to colleagues

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3M ESPE Astringent Retraction Paste

2014

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75% of the evaljuators would purchase this capsulated retraction paste system 

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Voco Rebilda Post System

2013

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80% Of the evaluators woiuld purchase this post system

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Ivoclar-Vivadent Optra Matrix

2006

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The OptraMatrix system consists of 6 different thinned matrix bands for use with a Tofflemire matrix retainer. Full publication paper available on request

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Ivoclar-Vivadent OptraContact

2006

Summary

OptraContact is a hand instrument to aid contact point formation in the placing of Class II composite restorations. Full publication paper available on request

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Ivoclar-Vivadent OptraSculpt

2006

Summary

The OptraSculpt instrument & tip system consists of 2 stainless steel/plastic sterilisable instruments for use with 6 different disposable tips to model composite restorative materials before curing. Full publication paper available on request

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Ansell No Powder Examination Gloves

1996

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60% of the evaluators would purchase Ansell No Powder gloves if avalable at £54.00 per box.

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Impressions

3M ESPE Astringent Retraction Paste

2012

Summary

75% of the evaluators would purchase this product and 83% would recommend it to colleagues

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3M ESPE Pentamix 3 Auto-mix Impression machine

2010

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85% of the evaluators would recommend this auto-mix machine to colleagues

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Coltene Affinis Precious

2008

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Evaluation scores were similar to the previously used impression material. Full paper available on request

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3M Position Tray & Penta Quick Preliminary Impression Material

2005

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64% of evaluators would bothe purchase the Position Tray set and the Position Penta Quick impression asystem

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Bonding

GC G2 Bond Universal

2022

Summary

92% of evaluators would purchase this 2-bottle bonding system.

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GC G-Premio Bond

2019

Summary

The Universal Bonding Agents have been considered to be a step forward in dentine bonding. The excellent reception of GC G-Premio Bond, which was clear from the high scores achieved and the fact that all of the evaluators would purchase the material if available at average cost, would appear to indicate that the bonding agent under evaluation in the current work is ready to join this group.

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3M ESPE Scotchbond Universal

2014

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All 100% of the evaluators would purcahse this bonding system

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Coltene Whaledent One Coat Bond

2007

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45% of the evaluators would purchase this self-etching Bonding system

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