Patients nowadays expect not only strong, long-lasting fillings but aesthetic restorations and in quick time.

Finding composites that can do all this and more can bring joy to patients and dentists alike by streamlining procedures and improving outcomes.

Representing a significant breakthrough in composite technology, the Tricyclodecane (TCD) Matrix from Kulzer can provide an ideal solution.

 

What is a TCD Matrix?

All dental composites will contain a resin matrix. This is a cross-linked, three-dimensional network of polymers.

It is the composite’s matrix that provides the structural backbone of a dental restoration and dictates its physical, mechanical and optical properties.

The TDC Matrix is a new technology that serves this same purpose but is designed to enhance all these characteristics and the overall quality of a restoration.

The TCD Matrix can be found in many of Kulzer’s most popular composites, including the Venus Pearl range.

Here are four essential areas of a restoration that TCD matrix-based products can improve.

 

Durability & Strength



Kulzer's TCD matrix is specifically designed for durability, with a high degree of cross-linking that provides exceptional mechanical strength. This robust structure helps to reduce the likelihood of chipping and fracture, one of the main reasons for restoration failure.


This advanced structure of the TCD matrix helps to make restorations less prone to chipping and fracture, giving dentists greater confidence in their work and patients long-lasting results.


 
BPA free



The TCD matrix does not contain any BPA structure. Testing by an external laboratory has shown no BPA release above the detection limit from unpolymerised and polymerised Venus Pearl and Venus Diamond composites (source: test report 10-2023). This provides additional assurance of the safety and reliability of these materials.




Reduced shrinkage stress



During the light-curing of composites, shrinkage stress is a common problem that can lead to marginal gaps and consequently secondary caries. The TCD matrix addresses this issue with its low shrinkage stress because its urethane molecules vibrate minimally, reducing stress and mitigating the risks associated with conventional composites. This helps restorations to remain secure and effective over time.


 
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