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Confidently create beautiful, long-lasting restorations and deliver predictable results in every direct procedure. Get peace of mind with materials backed by over 60 years of people-focused science.

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Versatile solutions designed for you

Enhance your direct restorations with solutions designed to support your expertise and craftsmanship. By prioritizing reliability, we partner with you to empower your practice without compromising on the exceptional quality your patients deserve.

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Long-lasting results

Made for durability, our materials help you ensure that each restoration will withstand the test of time.

Esthetic outcomes

Create restorations for your patients that blend naturally, offering a finish that is as beautiful as it is enduring.

Virtually no sensitivity

Adhesives engineered and clinically proven to minimize post-operative sensitivity and enhance patient comfort.

1st

Dentin-like radiopaque universal adhesive - 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive

>2 billion

Restorations have been placed worldwide with 3M™ Filtek™ Dental Restoratives¹

15+

Years of clinically proven performance with 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative

50-60%

Placement time reduction for Class I and Class II restorations with  3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative²

¹ Internal data
² Barceleiro, M. et al. Brazilian Oral Research, 2019, Vol.33

Explore our suite of dental solutions

Dental adhesives

Find trusted solutions for any bonding procedure. Achieve outstanding bond strength, reliable outcomes and patient comfort.

3M Scothbond Universal Plus Adhesive Vial in hand with falling drop

Composites

We can help you find the right balance of esthetics, versatility, simplicity and efficiency to address each patient’s unique restorative needs.

Highlights Filtek products, including Filtek Easy Match.

Light curing

An overview of our light curing products, with resources and selection tools to help dentists select the products they need.

3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S LED Curing Light product photo

Finishing and polishing

An overview of our finishing and polishing products, with resources and selection tools to help dentists select the products they need.

Sof-lex Extra Thin Contouring and polishing Kit, 2380

Glass ionomers

Discover our broad selection of glass ionomer restorative materials indicated for core build ups, temporary or permanent restorations and liner base applications.

A glass ionomer restorative capsule

Liner/bases

Trusted liner/base material for use in cavity lining and as a base for restorative materials.

Vitrebond Plus Light Cure Glass Ionomer Liner/Base Single Pack - Clicker, 7571

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Customer care & support

Our team is here to help answer all of your questions.

Instructions for use

Detailed guidance on safe and effective use of Solventum products.

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Safety data sheets

Detailed product composition, safe handling, storage recommendations and more.

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Dental news and updates

July 09, 2024 • 5AM UTC

Managing caries and motivating change part 2: Motivational interviewing

How do you motivate your patients? Discover how caries risk assessments and motivational interviewing tactics can help you connect with and inspire your patients to make real change.

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April 20, 2021 • 7PM UTC

6 Reasons Not to be Afraid of Composite Warming

Unsure about composite warming? Here’s why you should reconsider – and how you could benefit from heating things up.

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June 23, 2020 • 7PM UTC

Bulk Fill Time Savings - How Real Are They?

The idea that bulk fill composites save time has been around for years–and now there are the stats to prove it. See how these time savings are the real deal.

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