By combining light-curing and self-curing in one bulk-fill composite, HyperFIL+ blends the simplicity of single-layer placement with the reassurance of a complete cure, even in deep restorations
Deep beneath the surface, how do you really know a bulk-fill composite is fully cured, especially when it's placed in large increments rather than in multiple layers? For Eric Leibowitz, DDS, Parkell's HyperFIL bulk-fill composite has met that challenge for almost a decade.
Recently, Dr. Leibowitz put a new bulk-fill composite to the test in his New York dental practice. Building on the legacy of its trusted predecessor, HyperFIL+ offers a unique dual-cure advantage, which avoids any doubt of uncured or under-cured margins. Dr. Leibowitz has quickly embraced this next-generation material in his practice, finding that it delivers reliable, predictable results—even in deep proximal boxes. In fact, he told DPS that it's even better than the original HyperFIL.
“Placement is much faster and more efficient” compared to traditional layering techniques, shared Dr. Leibowitz. “It is flowable enough that I don’t have to worry about voids. It seems to have the right balance in terms of flowability and packability.”
Quick and Easy Placement
With the perfect combination of light-curing and chemical self-curing, HyperFIL+ can be placed in a single layer to any depth—without jeopardizing strength or esthetics. This eliminates the need for time-consuming incremental layering, saving chair time and increasing patient comfort. Available in a 2.5-mL hand-dispensed syringe or a 10-mL gun-dispensed cartridge, HyperFIL+ is quick and easy to place.
The Dual-Cure Advantage
The dual-cure properties of HyperFIL+ can be a confidence booster for restorative clinicians. Light-curing promotes surface hardness, strength, and polishability, while a chemical self-cure encourages total polymerization, reduced shrinkage, better cavity prep adaptation, and improved marginal seal.
“Dual curing is no doubt the best solution to ensure that the entire composite is fully cured—no questions or doubts,” explained Dr. Leibowitz.
Versatility, Strength, and Esthetics
Indicated for Class I to V restorations, HyperFIL+ adapts to a wide range of clinical scenarios, from large posterior restorations to complex anterior cases. It features zirconia nanofillers for optimal mechanical strength, along with high wear resistance, esthetics, easy shade matching, and excellent polishability.
When using HyperFIL+ for Class II lesions in permanent teeth, Dr. Leibowitz said, “It has good color match and polishes nice and shiny.”
