Clinical Evaluations
Stela
SDI (North America) Inc.
www.sdi.com.au
Overview
- 27 Clinical Evaluators
- 468 Total Uses
- 86% Clinical Rating
Consultants’ Comments
- “The self-curing capability is great, especially in deep access cavitations where lack of confidence is found in light curing.”
- “It did not take more time than incremental additions of light-cured composite.”
- “Fast setting time, good esthetics.”
- “Large depth of cure, plenty of time to shape and sculpt, minimal steps.”
- “Very easy to polish. Material wasn’t chalky like other materials.”
- “Set time was inconsistent and took too long for my taste.”
Description
Stela properties:
- Self-curing composite
- Unlimited depth of cure
- Contains fluoride, calcium and strontium
Unique Attributes
- Can be used on all tooth shades in non-esthetic zones
- Anterior for A2/A3 Patients
- BPA and HEMA Free
- Contains fluoride, calcium, and strontium
- Self-cured composite
- Primer initiates curing process at restoration interface
- Unlimited depth of cure
- Sets in 4 minutes
Clinical Tips
- Use proper isolation as this is a self-cured material.
- For Class II restorations, use a metal matrix so you can sculpt the material.
Indications
- Class I, II, III, & V
- Core Build Ups
- Base/Liner
- Sealer for endodontic access openings