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The Bioclear Method

A revolutionary approach to composite restorative dentistry

What do you get when you combine the cutting-edge procedural advances of Bioclear™ Matrix Systems with Solventum’s science-based, clinically proven dental products? Consistency. Control. Confidence. That’s the power of the Bioclear Method: together, intuitive methods and innovative materials make it easier for you to achieve beautifully transformative, long-lasting restorations that you and your patients will love.

The Bioclear Method uses a standardized five-step process, clear anatomic matrices and trusted materials like 3M™ Filtek™ Dental Restoratives to deliver consistently spectacular results. This suite of procedures makes it easier than ever to consistently treat black triangle cases, close diastemas and create natural class II restorations with anatomically sound contacts.

Maxillary demonstration on a typodont using the Bioclear™ Method

Seeing is believing

Maxillary restoration

Black triangle case, before (left) and after treatment using the Bioclear Method (right).

Photo courtesy of Dr. Charles Regalado

Before and After photo of Bioclear™ Method maxillary restoration

Mandibular restoration

Black triangle case, before (left) and after treatment using the Bioclear Method (right).

Photo courtesy of Dr. Charles Regalado

Before and After photo of Bioclear™ Method mandibular restoration

Posterior restoration

Traditional metal matrix contact (left) vs. Bioclear Method contact (right).

Photo courtesy of Dr. David Clark

Before and After photo a posterior restoration using the Bioclear™ Method

Watch the Bioclear Method in action

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Closing black triangles with the Bioclear Method

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Class II restoration using the Bioclear Method

The 5 steps of the Bioclear Method

A straightforward, standardized procedure to predictably create beautiful restorations

Step 1

Biofilm removal
Step 1 of 5 steps of the Bioclear™ Method, biofilm removal. Bioclear The Blaster

Step 2

Preparation design
Step 2 of 5 steps of the Bioclear™ Method, preparation design

Step 3

Bioclear matrix placement
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Step 4

Injection molding
Step 4 of 5 steps of the Bioclear™ Method, injection molding. Bioclear HeatSync Composite Warmer

Step 5

Shaping and polishing
Step 5 of 5 steps of the Bioclear™ Method, shaping and polishing with 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs and Bioclear MagicMix Pre-Polisher Paste

Recommended products for the Bioclear Method

3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative

3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative

Designed for every restoration — anterior or posterior — the versatile 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative delivers excellent polish retention, exceptional handling and outstanding strength. This universal restorative is a fluorescent, radiopaque and opalescent resin material that lets you offer your patients dental fillings with unsurpassed esthetic results. It is available in 36 shades and 4 opacities (dentin, body, enamel and translucent).

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3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative

3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative

Designed for posterior restorations, the unique optical properties and improved opacity of 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative offer the simplicity of one-step, bulk fill composite placement — up to 5mm — without compromising esthetics. This posterior resin composite increases restoration efficiency and reduces stress. 3M’s TRUE nanotechnology provides exceptional polish retention for impressive results that are made to last.

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3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, Syringe

3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, Syringe

Designed for a wide range of indications and techniques, including class I-V and injection molding, the 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative offers long-lasting wear resistance and polish retention. The upgraded syringe enables precise placement without bubbles or “run-on,” offers improved comfort for dentists and requires less effort to inject. This versatile composite resin lets you create dental restorations that meet the highest expectations with a range of 12 shades formulated to be an exact match to 3M™Filtek™ Universal Restoratives’ and 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restoratives’ body shades.

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3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative, Syringe

3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative, Syringe

The 3M™ Filtek™Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative uses an optimal blend of fillers and monomers designed to maximize strength, wear resistance and radiopacity and minimize shrinkage. The innovative syringe design virtually eliminates bubbles or “run-on” to give you more control for precise placement in deep restorations.

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3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive Kits

3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive Kits

Offering all the benefits of its predecessor, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive adds even greater control and predictability. It provides gold standard adhesion to all dental substrates, bonds and seals caries-affected dentin to support minimally invasive dentistry and has virtually no post-operative sensitivity.* It is also the first universal adhesive with dentin-like radiopacity.

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3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light

3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light

Due to optimized optics, you can be confident that your restorations will have a deep, uniform cure…from center to rim - from surface to cavity bottom - and at clinically relevant distances.

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3M™ Sof-Lex™ Extra-Thin Contouring and Polishing Discs, 2381

3M™ Sof-Lex™ Extra-Thin Contouring and Polishing Discs, 2381

These discs have an extra-thin profile for precise finishing and polishing in areas where access is a problem.

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