FORMA composite features a zirconia nano-hybrid formula that allows for an exceptionally durable restoration with better initial and retained gloss. The silanated zirconia particles in FORMA composite are rounded, giving a beautiful high gloss finish and enhanced durability to the restoration—making FORMA composite ideal for both anterior and posterior applications.

It is available in a full range of shades with ideal translucency, opacity, and fluorescence when compared with the natural characteristics of the tooth. FORMA composite’s excellent optical properties enable clinicians to reach the ideal balance between esthetics of direct restorations and dental substrates with the use of only one body color (OneStepColor), or through a combination of dentin, enamel, and effect shades for more specific procedures. A zirconia nano-hybrid formula gives FORMA composite excellent mechanical properties, high strength, and excellent working consistency. It is easy to sculpt and simple to polish, offering beautiful final esthetics.

Here is a Clinical Case published by Dr. Gustavo Passarelli Petris on FORMA

DR. GUSTAVO PASSARELLI PETRIS

Professor Gustavo Passarelli Petris holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Dentistry from the University of Passo Fundo in Passo Fundo, Brazil. Dr. Petris runs a private practice in Paraná, Brazil, is an international lecturer and speaker, and is a member of the Operato KOL teaching team.

1. Initial Situation

2. Removal of restorations with rubber dam isolation. 

3. IDS (Immediate Dentin Sealing) and resin coating followed by margin management. Sandblast with aluminum oxide.

4.  Double step impression for cast construction.

5. Cast model.

6. FORMA™ composite A2B used as a single shade.

7. Occlusal view of restorations on the cast model.

8. Buccal view of restorations on the cast model.

9. Silane applied as union agent.

10.  Indirect composite restorations dry fit. 

11.  Ultra-Etch™ 35% phosphoric acid etchant was used with the total-etch method. 

12.  Luting with low viscosity condensable composite resin. 

13. Finishing and polishing with Jiffy™️ Original Composite System.

14. Immediate result with rubber dam isolation. 

15. 1 year follow-up.