FLOW – COLOR

• Class cavities: I, II, III, IV and V according to Black
• Sealing pits and fissures on permanent and primary teeth
• As a distinguishing layer under temporary restorations
• Marking of canal orifices after endodontic treatment

We mark the canal orifices to make them easier to find during re-endodontics. Many materials used to fill the canals darken, merge with the dentine and become difficult to locate. The contrast marking of the orifice immediately indicates its location. On X-rays, when two canals overlap, it is not always clear which one has been treated. A drop of FLOW-COLOR will clearly indicate the correct canal and the correctly performed treatment.

Marking the canal orifices also serves a protective function – we protect the root filling from secondary caries. In the case of deep class II cavities, the canal orifices are often located close to the filling, and the development of caries in this area is common due to the difficulty in maintaining dryness during reconstruction. Applying a composite to the orifice effectively blocks access of caries to the canal material.

We seal teeth with colored sealants to make it easier for parents to control the protection of their child’s teeth. Thanks to the visible colors, it is immediately clear that the tooth is protected against caries. Colored sealants also help in contact with young patients – they reduce their fear of the procedure, making the visit more friendly and less stressful for them and for us.

We facilitate and shorten temporary orthodontic procedures, such as raising the height of the bite, by using the contrasting FLOW-COLOR layer. Thanks to this, the composite is easily distinguishable from the enamel, which speeds up and facilitates the doctor’s work.

By mixing pink, red (sometimes also purple) with tooth colors, we obtain any shade of gum. Alternatively, you can use a gum-colored TINT. In the case of patients who have not had teeth for a long time and whose bone and gums have atrophied, the lack of “gum reconstruction” results in an unaesthetic final effect. Thanks to the appropriate color, the reconstruction looks natural and harmonious.

Syringe 1g

FLOW-COLOR composite filling in tooth 84

Composite filling with COMCORD reinforcement on tooth 46

TOOTH SEALING 36 FLOW-COLOR, Patient 11 years old

Marking of canal orifices with FLOW-COLOR composite

How many colors does the FLOW-COLOR composite have?

FLOW-COLOR is available in 9 colors: blue, pink, green, purple, red, yellow, white, black, orange.

What is the polymerization shrinkage of FLOW-COLOR?

The polymerization shrinkage of ARKONA flow composites is between 2.5% and 3.5% vol. (depending on the color, pink, blue and purple have the lowest shrinkage), which is a value similar to other good flow composites on the market.

Is it necessary to use a bonding system for FLOW-COLOR?

Yes. FLOW-COLOR can be used with any bonding systems. We recommend using V generation systems.

What can FLOW-COLOR be used for besides pediatric dentistry?

In addition to pediatric dentistry, FLOW-COLOR is used in:

• marking and securing canal orifices after endodontic treatment,
• Protective marking of the enamel border when applying temporary orthodontic splints and retainers
• Protective marking of the enamel border when increasing the height of the occlusion
• Improving aesthetics in places requiring the use of non-tooth-colored composites
• Temporary fillings – this gives greater certainty that the patient will return to finish the work they started)

Is FLOW-COLOR necessary for marking canal orifices?

Marking of canal orifices is increasingly performed by dentists. C characteristic marking of canal orifices facilitates diagnostics during subsequent tooth treatment. Doctors use different colors to mark different clinical cases, recommended markings:

• blue: channel filled correctly,
• green: blocked channel, underfilled,
• white: channel overflow,
• red: broken instrument or perforation.

Can ARKONA composites be used with any bonding system?

All ARKONA composites can be used with any bonding systems. We recommend using V generation systems.