General
3M™ Filtek™ Z250 restorative material is a visible-light activated, radiopaque, restorative
composite. It is designed for use in both anterior and posterior restorations. The filler
in Filtek Z250 restorative is zirconia/silica. The inorganic filler loading is 60% by volume
(without silane treatment) with a particle size range of 0.01 to 3.5 microns. Filtek Z250
restorative contains BIS-GMA, UDMA and BIS-EMA resins. A 3M dental adhesive is
used to permanently bond the restoration to the tooth structure. The restorative is available
in a variety of shades. It is packaged in traditional syringes and single-dose capsules.