Find the Perfect Match

Challenging and fulfilling may be an oxymoron, but in dentistry, the two tend to go hand in hand. In fact, it’s a common occurrence. Case in point are restorative treatments and the time-consuming task of matching the restored tooth with the rest of the dentition. While clinicians need to be laser-focused on restorations that won’t fracture and are shrinkage-, gap- and sensitivity-free, they must also ensure the composite matches the color of the surrounding teeth. It’s truly a science—and there’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing patients show off their smiles when they walk out the door.

The Beauty of Blending

But with 16 options to choose from in the VITA classical shade guide, that last consideration can be a heavy lift. Shade matching plays a significant role in patient satisfaction. Especially in today’s hectic workflows, having materials that save time and quickly match surrounding dentition can make restorative work more efficient for clinicians, and leave patients showing off their new smiles.

Ultradent’s Transcend is a universal composite that takes the guesswork out of shade matching and quickly and seamlessly offers a restoration that will leave patients saying, “Which tooth was it?” Suitable for both anterior and posterior regions, Transcend is a universal body shade featuring Ultradent’s Resin Particle Match technology, a unique feature that offers balanced refractive indices between resin and filler particles that optimize tuning between translucency and opacity.

The patented Resin Particle Match technology allows Transcend to blend in with most surrounding dentition with just one universal body shade, in most cases eliminating the need for a blocker or opaquer to hide darker underlying colors. 

Complementary Shade System

For those anterior cases requiring more esthetic attention, Transcend also offers a complementary shade system that includes 4 dentin and 2 enamel shades. The complementary shade system is also made from the same formulation as Transcend Universal Body Shade, resulting in consistent and predictable results.

Transcend offers a long-lasting gloss that is highly resistant to wear, with a high compressive strength that lends itself to long-lasting restorations that can reliably withstand mastication forces. The composite offers an ideal working consistency, does not stick to instruments, is easy to sculpt and polish, and stays where it’s placed without slumping.