Materials and equipment company Shofu Dental has launched a hybrid composite formulated to minimize polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress for all classes of restorations.
Beautifil II LS (low shrink) demonstrates volumetric shrinkage of 0.85%, compared with 2% to 5% of currently available composites, and polymerization shrinkage stress of 2.72 megapascals (MPa), according to the company.
Produced in 14 dentin and enamel shades, Beautifil II LS is available in 4.5-gram syringes, 20 x 0.25-gram tips, and a value introductory kit.
