Like many dentists, Dr. Cristian Secareanu is always searching for ways to simplify restorative dentistry and make life easier. Specifically, he said, “It’s difficult to choose the right composite type for different types of restorations,” and he welcomes any restorative solution that simplifies material selection and speeds up the process.
Thanks to a team of Kuraray products—CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal, a single-shade, high viscosity composite; and CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick 2, a next-generation, single-bottle adhesive with rapid bond technology—Dr. Secareanu now enjoys a “much smoother and faster chairside workflow with consistent, predictable results.”
“They are the most convenient and consistent restorative materials we have used in our practice,” he shared. “The composite seamlessly blends into the tooth with great color matching for Class Vs and great flexural strength for Class II fillings.” He also “enjoys the quick application and no waiting time of the bond and that it can be stored at room temperature.” All in all, he was “very satisfied with the quality and simplicity of use” of both products.
Handling Properties
“The products are easy to use, and MAJESTY ES Flow has just the right amount of flow and polishes well,” said Dr. G. Patrick Wells. “I like the viscosity and precision of MAJESTY ES Flow Universal, and it works well as a stackable paste composite,” shared Dr. Mihaela Popa. Dr. Secareanu observed, “Handling of the composite was unmatched, the consistency was superb, and it had a much better gloss after polishing compared to our old composite.”
“The composite stayed in place, and the bonding agent didn’t dry up too quickly,” noted Dr. Yongho Kevin Kang, and Dr. Tom Rowe said, “The viscosity allows for good adaptation on incisal edges and Class V restorations.” Referring to the bonding agent, Dr. Lea Manosov said, “Having product in 1 bottle is a big plus—there’s no waiting or counting seconds,” and Dr. Raihan Nazir affirmed that “no waiting is a game-changing concept.”
Restorative Outcomes
With a low film thickness and a strong, uniform bond layer, CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick 2’s rapid bond technology eliminates waiting time. CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Universal is composed of a unique LIGHT-DIFFUSION filler matrix that allows 1 universal shade to match 16 VITA shades and provides easy polishing with a long-lasting gloss.
“The composite flows into the corners of the prep and can be used for a modified closed sandwich and snowplow technique to achieve clinically and radiographically exceptional results,” said Dr. Karen Guo, whose postop radio-graphs revealed “fewer voids and a noticeable decrease in marginal discrepancy.”
Pleased that “no composite layering was required,” Dr. Carmen Nelson said, “It matched so well I couldn’t even tell.” She added, “I would use this on an anterior tooth comfortably.” Dr. Rowe suggested a little less translucency, and Dr. Raymond Wozny praised the “nice, natural esthetics” and called the bond “surprisingly good thus far and fast.” After bonding a broken anterior porcelain crown, Dr. Wells tried to pop the bond off but was unsuccessful—a testament to its initial strength. Dr. Aliisha Choucair was one of several evaluators who had “zero reports of postop sensitivity.”
Efficiency and Inventory Reduction
“I loved the time saved selecting shades and polishing, and the composite definitely keeps inventory easy,” declared Dr. Nelson. “I no longer need to store and search for a wide range of composites because MAJESTY ES Flow Universal can replace many older products,” Dr. Secareanu said. “These products simplify restorative dentistry.”
Using both products, Dr. Nazir appreciated the “ease of use and time saving in busy clinical settings.” Dr. Choucair shared, “The 1-step, Universal Bond Quick 2 bottle and flow rate are perfect for dispensing a drop at a time. I don’t waste material and it eliminates a step, which makes the process faster.”
Overall Satisfaction
“These products made my life easier in the office, and I highly enjoyed using them,” concluded Dr. Secareanu. Appreciating these 2 “great products from a reliable company with a proven track record,” Dr. Rowe decided, “This will be my new go-to universal shade flowable.”
