Artiste® - Pentron Clinical

Artiste ® Nano-Hybrid Flowable Composite
Artiste flowable composite is the newest addition to the family of high performance
composites from Pentron Clinical Technologies, LLC. With a long history of bringing restorative
composites to the dental industry, Pentron Clinical has once again raised the bar of composite
performance by utilizing the latest developments in nanotechnology. Formulated with an ideal
resin matrix and nano particles* originally developed by the US Air Force Research Laboratory,
Artiste flowable composite provides performance features that approach those of conventional
direct composites while offering exceptional beauty.
* polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane
> Outstanding polish and polish retention for long-term, lustrous beauty
> High radiopacity for quick and easy detection on x-rays
> Low polymerization shrinkage for marginal integrity
> Ideal handling – composite flows into place and doesn’t slump or run
> Superb stain resistance for color stability
> Low wear resistance for restorations that last
> Fluoridated to minimize caries
> 14 esthetic shades to match your most demanding cases plus two exclusive
base liner shades
This premium flowable composite creates beautiful results to match natural dentition with the
luster and shine you expect from a nano-hybrid and exceptional fit.
Pre-Op
Caries Removed
Post-Op
Dentistry and photography courtesy of Dr. Michael Maroon
Physical Properties**
Flexural modulus
6 GPa
Water sorption 10 µg/mm 3
Water solubility 2 µg/mm 3
Polymerization shrinkage
3.1% by volume
Filler percent by weight 64%
**Data available upon request