FLOW – COLOR

• Cavities in classes I, II, III, IV and V according to Black,
• Sealing of fissures, gaps and openings on the surfaces of permanent and deciduous teeth,
• As a distinguishing layer under temporary restorations, and
• Marking of canal entrances after endodontic treatment.

We mark the mouths of the canals to make them easier to find during re-endodontics. Many root canal filling materials darken, blend with dentin and become difficult to locate. A contrasting marking of the mouth immediately indicates its position. On X-rays, when two canals overlap, it is not always clear which one has been treated. The FLOW-COLOR drop will unambiguously indicate the correct canal and the correct treatment.

Marking the canal entrances also has a protective function – we protect the root filling from secondary caries. In the case of deep Class II cavities, the canal entrances are often close to the filling and the development of caries in this area is common due to the difficulty in keeping the restoration dry. Applying composite to the mouth effectively blocks caries access to the root canal material.

We varnish teeth with coloured varnishes to make it easier for parents to control the protection of their child’s teeth. Thanks to the visible colours, it is immediately clear that the tooth is protected against decay. The coloured varnishes also help with young patients – they reduce their fear of the procedure, making the visit friendlier and less stressful for them as well as for us.

We make temporary orthodontic procedures, such as raising the height of the stenosis, easier and shorter by using a contrasting FLOW-COLOR layer. This makes the composite easily distinguishable from the enamel, making the clinician’s job quicker and easier.

By mixing pink, red (sometimes also purple) with tooth colours, we achieve every shade of gum. As an alternative, a gingival-coloured COLOURANT stain can be used. For patients who have been missing teeth for a long time and whose bone and gums have atrophied, the lack of “gingival reconstruction” results in an unsightly end result. With the right colour, the reconstruction looks natural and harmonious.

Syringe 1g

Composite filling in tooth 84

Composite filling with COMCORD reinforcement on tooth 46

SEALING OF TOOTH 36 with FLOW-COLOR and ETCHGEL, patient 11 years old

Marking the 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.

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