PALFIQUE ASTERIA
PALFIQUE ASTERIA

Universal Composites

PALFIQUE ASTERIA

Simple-layering composite resin
A composite resin that mimics natural color with simple layering

  • High esthetics with two-shade layering
  • Excellent chameleon effect
  • Stable handling under ambient light

Simple two-shade layering for natural esthetics

Achieves a natural tooth-like color that blends seamlessly by combining body and enamel shades; in some cases, a single shade may be sufficient.

Body Shade

Balances opacity and translucency for a natural esthetic appeal on its own, while blending seamlessly with tooth structure with only a slight bevel.

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Body Shade

Enamel Shade

Translucency designed to match the shade of natural enamel. Select the optimal enamel shade separately for anterior and posterior teeth.

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Enamel Shade

Features & Benefits

Simple layering

This simple technique achieves high esthetics using two shades in two layers, or just a single shade in select cases..

Chameleon effect for excellent shade matching

The composite resin shade is defined by optical properties adjusted down to the integral elements of the matrix and filler. In addition,, PALFIQUE ASTERIA also features Supra-Nano Spherical Filler technology to help maintain long-lasting shine over time.

Excellent handling

This paste provides ample working time even under ambient light while remaining non-sticky and easy to handle. Its optimized photopolymerization catalyst and radical amplifier making it resistant to activation under ambient light while polymerizing quickly once exposed to light.

Shades

Body shade balances opacity and translucency

A body shade balancing opacity and translucency deliver high esthetics on its own. With a slight bevel, it blends into the tooth structure and keeps the margins inconspicuous. The five shades, A1B to A4B cover a wide range of natural tooth colors, BL is ideal for whitened teeth, and B3B is ideal for teeth with a pronounced yellow tint.

Shade chart

Enamel shade that mimics natural enamel

An enamel shade with translucency designed to reproduce the appearance of natural enamel. NE (Natural Enamel) is the standard choice for anterior teeth; WE (White Enamel) is used for whitened teeth, YE (Yellow Enamel) for discolored teeth, and TE (Trans Enamel) for highly translucent enamel. OcE (Occlusal Enamel) is designed for posterior occlusal surfaces offering excellent shade matching and moldability.

Shade chart

Indications

  • Anterior and posterior restorations
  • Direct veneers
  • Diastema closure
  • Repair of composite resin and porcelain restorations

How to Use

Shade selection

Restoration SiteRecommended Shade
Cervical areaA3B, A3.5B, A4B
BodyA1B, A2B, A3B, A3.5B
Incisal edgeNE
Enamel shade (anterior teeth)NE (standard) / WE (white teeth) / YE (discolored teeth) / TE (highly translucent)
Enamel shade (posterior teeth)OcE

Note: For shade selection, use the VITA Shade Guide or the PALFIQUE ASTERIA Custom Shade Guide.

Contouring and polishing method

This product polishes easily maintaining long-lasting shine, making it easy to achieve a glossy surface. In addition to the 3-step method, it can also be used with 1- or 2-step polishing instruments.

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Technology

Detailed data and graphs are available on the Technology page.

Product Line

PALFIQUE ASTERIA Syringe Essential Kit

A simple layering technique using one shade, or no more than two, achieves excellent esthetic results.

  • 7 syringes (2.1 mL (4.0 g) each)
  • Body: A1B, A2B, A3B, A3.5B, A4B
  • Enamel: NE, OcE
  • Clinical Guide

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