3 Shades, Seamless Results

For Joan Pino, DDS, who has been in practice since 1999, achieving predictable esthetic results has always come with a persistent challenge: shade selection.

After trying out Filtek Easy Match Flowable Restorative for a recent DPS product review, Dr. Pino now finds this challenge to be far more manageable. Built around an intuitive shade system that provides an excellent match with just 3 shades—Bright, Natural, and Warm—the material simplifies decision-making while delivering esthetic results. Plus, its naturally adaptive opacity provides enamel-like translucency where needed and dentin-like opacity everywhere else, without the need for a blocker.

“I restored a lot of anterior cases and also posterior molar cases,” he shared, noting a “big difference” with the results. “I love the final look. It perfectly matches the tooth shade.”

Patients Love It

Dr. Pino often uses Filtek Easy Match Universal and Flowable together for the ideal combination of strength, adaptation, and esthetics. While both materials leverage the same 3-shade system, Filtek Easy Match Flowable is dispensed in an ergonomic 2-gram syringe with an easy-to-bend tip for precise placement and virtually no bubbles.

When asked why he reaches for Filtek Easy Match Flowable over his previous material, Dr. Pino’s answer was clear: “Anterior teeth—anything esthetic. The shade match makes the restoration look very natural, and patients love it.”

Simplicity That Sticks

Compared with other single- or limited-shade restorative materials, Dr. Pino said that Solventum’s simplicity stands out.

“Other brands were matching well, but Filtek Easy Match's 3-shade system matches perfectly, especially on anterior teeth. It's amazing what a difference it is,” he explained. “My preference was always to use Filtek materials, ever since attending dental school back in Peru.”