Flowable

Flowable Composite Resin — Universal, Bulk-Fill & Fibre-Reinforced Flowables

Flowable composite resin is a low-viscosity, light-cure resin composite (filler load ~55–65% wt) that self-levels into the cavity floor — used as a cavity liner, pit-and-fissure sealant, small Class III / V restoration, repair material and bulk-fill base under packable composite. Dentalkart stocks universal, bulk-fill, fibre-reinforced and self-adhesive flowables from 3M ESPE Filtek, Dentsply SDR, Ivoclar, GC, Shofu, Tokuyama, Kuraray, VOCO, SDI, Coltène, Kulzer and Septodont.

Types of Flowable Composite

Universal flowable (low-viscosity nanohybrid)

Standard low-viscosity light-cure flowable for cavity lining, sealant placement, small Class III / V and composite-margin repair. For example, 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Flowable Restorative, Kuraray Clearfil AP-X Esthetic Flow, Mani Flo-V, SDI Wave and Coltène Brilliant NG Flow.

Bulk-fill flowable (4 mm increments)

Translucency-tuned flowables with modified photoinitiators allowing 4 mm single-increment placement as a Class II base under a packable cap — saves time on deep posterior cavities. For example, Dentsply SDR Flowable Bulk Filling Material, Ivoclar Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill, 3M ESPE Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable, Shofu Beautifil Bulk Flowable, Tokuyama Bulk Flow and Meta Jetflow Bulk.

Fibre-reinforced flowable (short E-glass fibres)

Flowable composite reinforced with short E-glass fibres that arrest crack propagation — used as a stress-bearing dentine-replacement base under direct posterior restorations in high-occlusal-load cases. For example, GC EverX Flow.

Self-adhesive flowable

Flowable that bonds without a separate etch-and-bond step — useful for paediatric cooperation cases and minimally invasive sealants. For example, Kids E-Restore Self-Adhesive Flowable GIC.

Bioactive / giomer flowable

Flowable that releases and recharges fluoride and other ions for added cariostatic benefit. For example, Shofu Beautifil Bulk Flowable (Giomer).

Coloured paediatric flowable

Bright-coloured flowables for paediatric Class I / II restorations and child-friendly aesthetic differentiation. For example, Dentact Ultra Flow Colors.

Economy and value flowables

Reliable lower-cost universal flowables for routine restorative practice and post-graduate training. For example, Waldent Nanoflow, Te-Econom Flow, DPI Curex Flow, D-Tech Compo Flo, Prime Dental Restorite Flow, Anabond Restofill N Flo, Wizdent Wonder Flow, Septodont Endure Flow Nano, Medicept Dental Flow Plus, Meta Nexcomp Flow, Kulzer Charisma Flow, Diadent Diafil Flow and VOCO Polofil NHT Flow.

When Flowable Composite Is Used

• Cavity liner / first 0.5–1 mm increment in Class I and II preparations to reduce voids
• Pit-and-fissure sealant placement on caries-prone occlusal surfaces
• Small Class III, Class V and cervical lesions
• Bulk-fill base under a packable composite cap (Class II proximal box)
• Repair of fractured composite or porcelain margins
• Bonded splinting of mobile teeth
• Bonded ortho retainer attachment and bracket repair
• Block-out / undercut elimination before impression or indirect restoration

How to Choose the Right Flowable Composite

1. For routine cavity liner and small Class V pick a universal nanohybrid flowable (Filtek Supreme Flowable, Clearfil AP-X Esthetic Flow, SDI Wave).
2. For deep Class II proximal boxes pick a bulk-fill flowable (SDR, Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill, Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable) to place 4 mm in one increment.
3. For heavy-occlusal-load posterior cases pick a fibre-reinforced flowable base (GC EverX Flow) under a packable cap.
4. For paediatric cooperation cases pick a self-adhesive flowable (Kids E-Restore) to skip the etch-and-bond step.
5. Match shade to the surrounding tooth structure and cure each 2 mm increment 20 s with LED ≥1000 mW/cm² (40 s for 4 mm bulk-fill).
6. Avoid using flowables as the bulk of the occlusal surface — their lower filler load gives less wear resistance than packables.

Flowable Composite Brands at Dentalkart

Dentalkart's flowable composite range covers 3M ESPE (Filtek Supreme Flowable and Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable), Dentsply (SDR Flowable Bulk and Neo Spectra ST Flow), Ivoclar Vivadent (Te-Econom Flow and Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill), GC (EverX Flow fibre-reinforced), Shofu (Beautifil Bulk Flowable Giomer), Tokuyama (Bulk Flow), Kuraray (Clearfil AP-X Esthetic Flow), VOCO (Polofil NHT Flow), SDI (Wave and Wave MV), Coltène Whaledent (Brilliant NG Flow), Kulzer (Charisma Flow), Septodont (Endure Flow Nano), Mani (Flo-V), Meta (Nexcomp Flow and Jetflow Bulk), Prime Dental (Restorite Flow Viscous and Bulk Fill Flowable), Waldent (Nanoflow), DPI (Curex Flow), D-Tech (Compo Flo and Compoflo Universal), Diadent (Diafil Flow), Vincismile (Trusfil Flow), Anabond (Restofill N Flo and Blu Flo), Wizdent (Wonder Flow and Master Design), Dentact (Ultra Flow Colors paediatric), Medicept (Flow Plus), Ammdent and Kids E-Restore (self-adhesive) — covering universal, bulk-fill, fibre-reinforced, self-adhesive, giomer and paediatric coloured flowables.

Why Buy Flowable Composite from Dentalkart

Every flowable syringe and refill is sourced direct from the manufacturer or authorised Indian distributor, ships sealed with original batch and expiry, and reaches 110000+ pincodes across India with COD on most restorative SKUs. Pair flowable composite with packable composite for the full bulk-base-plus-occlusal-cap workflow from one trusted catalogue serving 50,000+ dentists.

What is flowable composite used for?

Flowable composite is used as a cavity liner under Class I and II restorations, as a pit-and-fissure sealant, for small Class III and Class V lesions, as a bulk-fill base in deep proximal boxes, for repair of fractured composite or porcelain margins, for bonded splinting of mobile teeth, and for block-out before impressions or indirect restorations.

What is the difference between flowable and packable composite?

The difference between flowable and packable composite is filler load and viscosity. Flowable composites have lower filler load (~55–65% wt), self-level into the cavity floor, and are used as liners, sealants and small restorations. Packable composites have higher filler load (~75–85% wt), are condensable, and sculpt occlusal anatomy for posterior Class I and II.

Can flowable composite be used for posterior bulk-fill restorations?

Yes, bulk-fill flowable composite can be used for posterior Class II proximal-box restorations in 4 mm single increments — examples include Dentsply SDR, Ivoclar Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill, 3M ESPE Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable and Shofu Beautifil Bulk. Cap with a packable composite for occlusal wear resistance.

How thick can I place flowable composite in a single increment?

Place standard flowable composite in 2 mm increments and cure each layer for 20 seconds with an LED light ≥1000 mW/cm². Bulk-fill flowables (SDR, Tetric N-Flow Bulk Fill, Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable, Shofu Beautifil Bulk) are formulated for 4 mm increments cured 40 seconds — confirm depth of cure per the manufacturer IFU.

Are the flowable composites on Dentalkart genuine and CDSCO-compliant?

Yes, every flowable composite on Dentalkart is genuine and CDSCO-compliant. All 3M ESPE, Dentsply, Ivoclar Vivadent, GC, Shofu, Tokuyama, Kuraray, VOCO, SDI, Coltène, Kulzer and Septodont syringes ship in sealed primary packaging with original batch number and expiry printed on every refill.