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. Rafael Calixto on FORMA
Professor Rafael Calixto holds a Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Restorative Dentistry from UNESP in São Paulo, Brazil. He has authored the book Direct–Composite Veneers and runs a private practice in São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Calixto is an international speaker, teaches the Dentistry Specialization course at FAEPO in São Paulo, and coordinates the Specialization Course in Dentistry at the Brazil Association of Dentistry in Alagoas, Brazil.
1. The patient desired to close the diastema between the central incisors and make some shape improvements to the incisors and canines.
2. After removing the previous restoration, a modified isolation with a rubber dam and cords was done.
3. The palatal shell was reproduced using a silicone wall and the FORMA composite Incisal shade.
4. The deep dentin layer was placed using the highly opaque FORMA composite A3D shade.
5. Entire superficial dentin and bevel area covered with FORMA composite A1B shade.
6. Enamel bleach shade XWE
7. Jiffy™ polishing disks used for initial buff and polish.
8. Jiffy™ Goat Hair Brush and Ultradent™ Diamond Polish Mint used for the final polish.
9. Final Result