Dental News - Shofu’s Beautifil II touted in 8-year study

Sierra Rendon, DTA

Thu. 8 April 2010

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CHICAGO, USA: Although it was officially released two years ago, Shofu’s Beautifil II is only now starting to really get the full launch and in-depth introduction it deserves, says Shofu President C. Brian Melonakos.

Beautifil II is a nano-hybrid composite with fluoride release and recharge. The product contains a stable phase of glass-ionomer with the ability to release and recharge fluoride, responding to the concentration of fluoride in the mouth while maintaining the strength and stability of a composite resin.

The internal structure of Beautifil II with its high filler load ensures long-term stability under rigorous intra-oral conditions combined with high flexural strength for universal application.

“These results were shown in an eight-year study, which took place at the University of Florida,” said Lynne Calliott, Shofu’s director of marketing. “It’s really unusual to see eight years of follow-up, so that’s very exciting.” Melonakos and Calliott discussed the product with Dental Tribune at the recent Midwinter Meeting in Chicago.

Beautifil II offers the following features:

Predictable esthetics: Beautifil II was developed to simulate the internal structure of natural teeth with ideal light transmission and optical characteristics.
Versatility: Excellent natural shade reproduction can be achieved with a chameleon effect, using a single shade that blends well with surrounding teeth, making the restoration undetectable. In esthetically demanding cases, additional shades can be used to achieve exceptional results.
Handling characteristics: The handling characteristics were achieved with the inclusion of nano particles, making Beautifil II a user-friendly material that is easy to sculpt with no slump, is non-sticky and wets the preparation well with good thixotropic qualities.
Optimum polishability: In addition to the S-PRG fillers, discrete nano fillers have been included in the filler structure of Beautifil II to obtain a filler load of 8.3 wt percent for fast and easy polishing with an outstanding surface luster that retains over time. (In the eight-year study, 95 percent of luster retained.)
Anti-plaque effect: On the surface of a tooth restored using Beautifil II, a “material film” layer is formed by saliva that is reported to minimize plaque adhesion and inhibit bacterial colonization. Although this “material film” layer may be removed by brushing, subsequent layers are reproduced by saliva. Therefore, S-PRG filler has a function of inhibiting plaque accumulation.
Significant fluoride release and recharge: Beautifil II contains a stable phase of glass-ionomer with the ability to release and recharge fuoride responding to the concentration of a composite resin.

All of the positive features of Beautifil II are the reason the product was named the Top Pediatric Product in 2009 by The Dental Advisor. “Generally, consultants found Beautifil II was especially useful for children and patients with high caries risk, where high fluoride release is important,” the award stated.

“There have been a number of attempts in the industry to create something like this, but we feel Beautifil II goes far beyond anything that has been achieved before,” said Randy Bailey, director of sales for Shofu.

More information about Beautifil II is available from Shofu.

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