Enhance® Flex Finishing & Polishing System

The Enhance Flex system features flexible lamellas that adapt to every dental surface structure: anterior and posterior. So, you need only one shape for all your composite restorations. It’s that simple.

Brilliant polishing results and intuitive application deliver additional advantages. And because it is re-processable up to 10 times, you'll also save on waste and costs. 

How to: Class IV restoration using Spectra® ST¹ and Enhance Flex instruments

Step 1: Establish clinical starting point

Begin the Class IV restoration by preparing the affected tooth. Ensure proper isolation and a clean working field.

Step 2: Build up the palatal shell

Use Spectra ST A2 Cloud Shade and D1 Opaque Dentin to build the palatal shell.

Carefully sculpt the materials to form the base structure of the restoration.

Step 3: Apply the vestibular layer

Layer Spectra ST A2 Cloud Shade on the vestibular surface to mimic natural enamel.

Ensure precise placement to achieve an optimal esthetic result.

Step 4: Sculpt the vestibular layer

Use your sculpting tools to refine the contours of the vestibular layer.

Pay attention to anatomical details for a seamless blend with surrounding dentition.

Step 5: Finish the restoration

Utilize the Enhance Flex Finishing Instrument to smooth and refine the restoration.

The recommended rotational speed for Enhance Flex is 3.000 – 8.000 RPMs. Maximum: 20.000 RPMs

Step 6: Achieve high gloss polishing

Switch to the Enhance Flex Polishing Instrument to add a high-gloss finish.

This step delivers a polished, lifelike appearance for the restored tooth.

Step 7: Final result

Verify the esthetics and functionality of the restoration.

The final result should exhibit seamless integration, natural translucency, and high shine.

For natural looking esthetics that last, try SPECTRA ST1 composites and Enhance Flex

New Spectra ST Syringes and compules -family

Starting point: Class IV restoration

Final result : Spectra ST A2 Cloud shade and D1 opaque dentin shade. Finished & polished with Enhance Flex.

Check it out: SEM images 500X magnification.2

Surface of Spectra ST universal composite treated with 600 grit sandpaper

Surface of Spectra ST universal composite after finishing and polishing with Enhance Flex

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Composite Finishing and Polishing

Composite finishing demands skill and attention to detail to achieve optimal results, providing patients with both functional and visually appealing dental restorations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dentists say

“More than 70% of dentists say that simplicity is the most important criteria a finishing and  polishing system needs to fulfill.3”

1. Depending on market location, Spectra ST is branded as Neo Spectra® ST and Ceram.x Spectra® ST Composites.

2. Internal data on file. For more information, contact Consumables-Data-Requests@dentsplysirona.com

3. Exevia Dental Shuttle, Q4, 2016, n=301. For more information, contact Consumables-Data-Requests@dentsplysirona.com