– The Ivoclar Vivadent TE-Econom Plus is a light-curing, radiopaque composite for restorative treatment
– Te-Econom Plus cure with light in the wavelength range of 400–500 nm (blue light)
– The product has high radiopacity and can work for long time
– TE-Econom Plus light cured hybrid composite is available in A1, A2, A3.5, B2 shades
– Composition:
– Te-Econom Plus consists of dimethacrylate and TEGDMA (22 wt%)
– The fillers include barium glass, ytterbium trifluoride, silicon dioxide and mixed oxide (76 wt% or 60 vol%)
– Additives, initiators, stabilizers and pigments are additional contents (2 wt%)
– The particle size of inorganic fillers is between 0.04 and 7 µm
– The mean particle size is 850 nm
– Indications:
– Restorations of Class I to V cavities (small cavities of Class I and II for Te-Econom Flow)
– Restoration of deciduous teeth
– Instructions for Use:
– Select the shade
– Establish sufficient isolation, preferably with a rubber dam
– Prepare the cavity according to the requirements of the adhesive technique
– Clean the cavity with water spray
– Air dry the cavity
– Apply a pulp protector (calcium hydroxide) if needed; only cover areas close to the pulp and subsequently apply a pressure resistant cement
– Place a matrix and an interdental wedge, if required
– Apply Te-Econom Plus in layers of max. 2 mm and adapt/contour the material with a suitable instrument
– Finish the restoration with suitable finishers or fine diamonds. Subsequently, check the occlusion. Polish with silicone polishers.