OMNICHROMA matches every tooth with a single shade, paving the way for simple, efficient, and highly esthetic restorations—even in the anterior zone
Dr. Mahler owns Smile 312 General Cosmetic Implant Dentistry, a Chicago, IL, practice focused on all phases of general dentistry, including extensive periodontal and prosthodontic rehabilitation, as well as TMJ issues, including oral and facial pain. He is a graduate of the Georgetown University School of Dentistry and an American Dental Association member for over 35 years. He has been published in the Journal of the American Dental Association and ADA News. He is a member of the Illinois State Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society. He occasionally completes manuscript peer reviews for the Academy of General Dentistry and has over 38 years of experience working as a medico-legal dentistry expert involving plaintiff, defense, criminal, and licensure matters. Dr. Mahler works with various dental manufacturers, including Tokuyama.
An OMNICHROMA user from the very beginning, Dr. Harvey J. Mahler has practiced for over 30 years in the Chicago area, specializing in general dentistry and TMD treatment using a holistic approach. Here, he explains how this unique restorative material has been consistently excellent since day one—not only saving him cabinet space and money, but providing his patients with truly “lifelike” restorations that stand the test of time.
Every once in a while, we come across a product whose name is a perfect match. In the case of OMNICHROMA, there’s simply no better fit. “Omni” means all, and “chroma” means color. I would say it’s an ingenious word choice for a product that’s basically replaced 10 to 15 shades of competitors’ restorative materials. The funny thing is that my other composites are sitting in a drawer expiring because I just keep reaching for OMNICHROMA!
'Lifelike' Anterior Restorations
What sets OMNICHROMA apart? I would say the answer would be its simplicity and its versatility. It’s so easy to use because I’m using just 2 products: OMNICHROMA Flow and OMNICHROMA BLOCKER Flow. The BLOCKER eliminates shine-through, which can make restorations look artificial. OMNICHROMA Flow is so effective that I use it for my anterior cases to create restorations that are truly lifelike.
'Invisible' & 'Indistinguishable'
OMNICHROMA Flow and OMNICHROMA BLOCKER Flow are perfect for Class IV restorations, such as when a patient chips the corner of a tooth and I need to replace the missing tooth structure. I also use it for Class V cervical or gumline restorations and Class IIIs with interproximal decay or defects that stem from orthodontics. OMNICHROMA Flow allows me to place a restoration that is indistinguishable from natural healthy tooth structure, and it’s invisible. Not to mention—it eliminates shade-matching decisions!
There’s no question that other companies are now playing catch-up to imitate OMNICHROMA. In my 3 decades of practicing, I’ve seen many products come and go, and I’ve seen failures and successes. In dentistry, one of the biggest compliments we can give to any product is that it doesn’t change every few years. OMNICHROMA has never changed, and it’s been consistently excellent since the beginning.
