Many patients today are highly conscious of the materials we use in their mouths—but in my experience, that awareness has always been there. For example, once we moved away from using amalgams, research began highlighting the potential risks of traditional composite monomers like bis-GMA and HEMA. It became very clear to the VOCO team that a safer alternative was needed.
The journey to offer doctors a different kind of material began about 20 years ago with the Admira product family, the foundation from which everything else evolved. Over time, it led to the creation of Admira Fusion, which pairs VOCO’s signature nanotechnology with the ORMOCER (Organically Modified Ceramic) chemistry VOCO helped develop.
One Shade, One Step, Many Uses
And then there's Admira Fusion x-tra, which is one of the world’s first single-shade, omni-chromatic restoratives. That means there’s no need to sort through different shades; one material works across a wide range of cases. It’s a simple, 1-step solution that makes the procedure easier without sacrificing quality, which is what we’re always aiming for in dentistry. Whenever a dentist tries it for the first time, they’re blown away by it.
It’s incredibly versatile, too. You can use it for core buildups, crown-and-bridge work, periodontal splinting and locking, Class Is and IIs, and posterior Class Vs in deciduous teeth. Elderly patients often have Class Vs on exposed root surfaces, and Admira Fusion x-tra’s excellent blending effect really shines in those cases. It just has so many different avenues that today's clinician can take advantage of.
Another great feature is the 4-mm depth of cure, which is unique compared to composites that require incremental layering to avoid shrinkage or pullback. Admira Fusion x-tra eliminates this extra step. Plus, it’s incredibly durable. It’s difficult to create imperfections in the material, and it resists wear better than many traditional composites.
Showcase Your Work
Most dentists are hesitant to change their restorative materials because they know how to manipulate them. With Admira Fusion x-tra, VOCO has taken that hesitation out of the equation by listening to dentists and giving them exactly what they asked for: an advanced, easy-to-use, and biocompatible material that simplifies the restorative process.
Even when you get to the price point, Admira Fusion x-tra tends to be 10% to 15% less than many other high-end composites on the market. Everyone wants a good deal, but no one wants to compromise on quality. And when you have the right product, you can really showcase your work.
