8 golden tips to choose the best smile; A comprehensive guide to composites of EPS, Sarmco and Tokuyama

Today, smile design modification has become one of the most popular beauty treatments. Choosing the right composite brand is the most important decision faced by both dentists and clients. In this article, we will do an in-depth review of the three giants of the restorative world, i.e. IPS composite, Saremco and Tokuyama, and we will examine the attractive concept of glass edge composite and the new generation of laboratory composites.

1. Composite IPS (IPS Empress Direct); The King of Beauty

When it comes to unsurpassed resemblance to natural teeth and dazzling shine, the name of IPS composite - Sarmco Composite - Tokuyama is at the top of the list. This composite is a product of the great company Ivoclar Vivadent and has narrowed the border between composite veneer and ceramic laminate.
Key features of EPS composite:
High color variety: with special codes for ultra-white teeth (BL-L and BL-XL shades).
Opalescent feature: This feature makes the tooth have a natural shine in different lights and acts like tooth enamel.
Excellent polishability: After finishing, it creates a highly polished surface that is highly resistant to stains and discoloration. src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI3NzAiIGhlaWdodD0iNTE3IiB2aWV3Qm94P SIwIDAgNzcwIDUxNyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6I2NmZDRkYjtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-9429" data-src="https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_72671-770x517.jpg" alt="Composite EPS" width="770" height="517" data-srcset="https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_72671-770x517.jpg 770w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_72671-555x372.jpg 555w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_72671-768x515.jpg 768w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_72671-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_72671-2048x1374.jpg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px">

2. Saremco Composite; Swiss engineering for health

Sarmco composite is the most popular brand in the Iranian market. The main reason for this popularity is its high biocompatibility, absence of allergenic substances (no free monomers) and reasonable price along with European quality.
Sarmko white color spectrum:
Sarmco has provided exclusive codes for those looking for the whitest possible mode:
++SW (Snow White Double Plus): the brightest and brightest Saramco shade for super bleached smiles.
+SW and SW: different degrees of whiteness that give the teeth a clean and bright appearance.
Excellent handling: this composite does not stick to the instrument and it is very easy for the dentist to shape it. src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI3NzAiIGhlaWdodD0iNTEzIiB2aWV3Qm94P SIwIDAgNzcwIDUxMyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6I2NmZDRkYjtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-10270" data-src="https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-1-770x513.jpg" alt="Sarmco Composite" width="770" height="513" data-srcset="https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-1-555x370.jpg 555w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://drnegarmir.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px">

3. Tokuyama Composite (Tokuyama); The magic of Japanese technology

The Japanese created a revolution by introducing spherical particle technology in Tokuyama composite. This composite is famous for having the "Chameleon Effect". Unique advantages:
Color adaptation: Tokuyama particles reflect light and adapt to the color of the adjacent teeth.
Shade BW (Bleach White): the best option for those who want bright but transparent white.
Durability of shine: The shine of Tokuyama polish is maintained for a long time and is resistant to wear.

4. The art of creating glass edge composite (Incisal Transparency)

One of the new trends in cosmetic dentistry is creating glass edge composite. In this technique, the dentist uses transparent composites on the cutting edge of the tooth.
Brands like EPS (Shade Trans 30) and Tokuyama (Shade CE) are the best tools to create this condition, which makes the teeth look younger, three-dimensional and completely natural.

5. A development called Lab Composites (Indirect Composites)

Unlike normal composites that are made in the office, Laboratory composite is cooked in the laboratory under high pressure and heat.
Main advantages:
Extraordinary strength: the resistance of these materials is very close to ceramics.
High accuracy: because they are made outside the mouth and on the mold, the shaping and its edges are much more accurate.
Color stability: Due to the complete cooking in the oven, pigment absorption is minimized in them.

The key role of face scanner in personalizing compositions:

1. Digital anatomy and adaptation to facial morphology

In classical dentistry, the laboratory technician worked only on cast models, which did not have any indication of the dynamics of the patient's face. But in today's age, the use of Face Scanner allows the technician to include the patient's "personality" in composite restorations. When we use laboratory composites for full arch reconstruction, determining the occlusal plane (occlusal surface) is vital. By accurately registering anatomical points such as Glabella, Nasion and Subnasale, Facescanner creates a three-dimensional space where composite teeth are arranged not only based on the jaw, but also based on the symmetry of the whole face.

2. Combining nano-hybrid composites with 3D scan data

One of the big challenges in using laboratory composites is managing the volume of materials and the thickness of the layers (Layering). By providing support lip data, the face scanner tells the technician in which areas to use a thicker composite for the beauty of the face. Micro-Layering technique: Using face scan data, the main structure of the prosthesis can be carved first using composite discs (CAD/CAM Composite Blocks) and then fine layering (Staining & Layering) only in strategic areas that are visible in the face scan. did the This work increases the resistance of the prosthesis against wear.

3. Photogrammetry and facescan: accuracy in vertical dimensions

Many patients who are candidates for composite prostheses have experienced a decrease in vertical dimension (vertical height of the face). FaceScanner allows the treatment team to virtually test the new height of the face.
The technician can increase or decrease the height of the composite teeth in the software and immediately see its effect on the nasolabial folds and chin angle in the 3D scan of the face. This level of predictability reduces the amount of errors and the need for subsequent corrections (Remake) by 80%.

4. Functional Comparison: Reinforced Composites vs. Ceramics in the Digital World

Why do we choose composite for immediate implants?

* Energy absorption (Shock Absorption): In digital reconstructions that are designed with a face scanner, and the patient has an implant. Advanced laboratory composites manage pressures caused by parafunction (such as grinding teeth) better than ceramics.

5. Advanced data transfer protocols (Virtual Patient)

The concept of "Virtual Patient" is formed when we superimpose three files:
1. CBCT: to see the bone and roots of the teeth.
2. IOS (Intraoral Scan): to see the teeth and gums in detail.
3. Face Scan: to see the skin, lips and muscles In this triangle, the face scanner has the role of "shell" or the final view. When the lab technician stacks the composite layers, he is actually placing the pieces of a puzzle inside the virtual patient's face. This makes the "technician-oriented" error to be minimized and the result is exactly what is consistent with the patient's face physics.

6. Special section: Guide to choosing a face scanner for working with composite

For laboratories that intend to specialize in composite prostheses, choosing the right scanner is key:
* Scanning speed: the scanner must be able to register the face in less than 0.5 seconds so that muscle changes (patient shaking) do not cause noise in the image. * OBJ and PLY output: In order to be able to see the texture and skin color correctly in the design software, the scanner must produce color files. This issue is vital for choosing the shade suitable for the composite.

At Dr. Negar Mir's office with an intraoral scanner and an advanced face scanner the harmony of the smile arch with the face and the shape and dimensions of the face and lips is done in the best way Accepts.

Conclusion and future horizons

The integration of facescanner in laboratory composite manufacturing protocols is no longer a luxury choice, but a necessity to reach the highest level of aesthetic standards. With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), in the near future, software will be able to automatically suggest the form of composite teeth based on facescanner data (Generative Design).
The use of this technology not only increases technical accuracy, but also gains the trust of the patient; Because he can see the final result of his composite smile before starting the physical steps, in the form of a 3D model on his face.

6. Technical comparison and final choice

If you are looking for extreme beauty and extreme whiteness: Saremco ++SW.
If you are looking for naturalness and speed of work: Tokuyama.
If you are looking for maximum durability (especially for back teeth): Lab composite, IPS

Conclusion

Choosing between these brands depends on your budget, the condition of your teeth, and your taste. The composite brand is only half the way; The other half depends on the dentist's art in combining these brands and implementing techniques such as the glass layer.
Design your dream smile today! Are you still hesitating to choose between the brand EPS, Sarmco or Tokuyama?
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