ORMOCER Composite Fillings
ORMOCER stands for Organically Modified Ceramic — a revolutionary restorative material that contains no classic monomers (no bisGMA, bisDMA, TEGDMA, or UDMA). Because it contains none of these monomer building blocks, it does not release BPA as a byproduct of degradation or breakdown. At Sacramento Holistic Dentist in Carmichael, CA, Admira Fusion ORMOCER is our exclusive filling material — used for every restoration, for every patient, every single time.
Why ORMOCER Fillings Matter for Your Health
BPA (Bisphenol A) is an endocrine-disrupting chemical found in many conventional composite resin fillings. Most "tooth-colored" composite fillings contain bisGMA as the primary resin monomer — and bisGMA breaks down to release bisphenol A over time. Research links BPA exposure to significant health concerns:
- Nervous system effects in infants and young children
- Behavioral issues including hyperactivity and attention problems
- Hormonal disruption — BPA mimics estrogen and interferes with normal hormone signaling
- Reproductive system effects in both males and females
- Potential links to certain cancers and metabolic disorders
BPA further metabolizes in the body into MBP (methyl-BPA), which binds to estrogen receptors 100 to 1,000 times more strongly than BPA itself. By choosing ORMOCER (Admira Fusion) for every restoration, we eliminate this exposure pathway entirely — not just reduce it, but eliminate it.
Admira Fusion — The First and Only All-Ceramic ORMOCER
"In my quest to reduce exposure to BPA derivatives, I found the Admira Fusion brand of tooth-colored restorations." — Dr. Yana Pekarski, DDS
Admira Fusion, manufactured by VOCO, is the first and only all-ceramic ORMOCER restorative material. Unlike conventional composites that use a polymer resin matrix, Admira Fusion uses an inorganic ceramic network as its foundation. This makes it:
- Completely free of BPA and all BPA derivatives
- Free of classic monomers (bisGMA, bisDMA, TEGDMA, UDMA) — the chemicals that break down to release BPA
- Highly aesthetic — excellent color matching to natural tooth structure
- Durable — approximately 15-year clinical lifespan, comparable to conventional composites
- Low shrinkage — less stress on the surrounding tooth structure during curing
Admira Fusion for All Patients — Including Children
Because children are especially vulnerable to endocrine-disrupting chemicals during development, we apply the same ORMOCER standard to every child's filling. We strive to make every restoration we place — regardless of the patient’s age — BPA-free.
Why Choose Sacramento Holistic Dentist for ORMOCER Fillings
Many dental practices describe themselves as "BPA-free" but still use bisGMA-based composites that release BPA through degradation. True ORMOCER restorations eliminate this risk at the chemical level. Dr. Pekarski researched filling materials extensively before choosing Admira Fusion — and has used it exclusively since incorporating it into her Carmichael practice. If you are concerned about BPA in your dental restorations or your children's fillings, we are one of the very few practices in the Sacramento area committed to this standard across the board.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dental filling made from Admira Fusion — an all-ceramic, organically modified ceramic material that contains no traditional resin monomers. It matches your natural tooth color, bonds to tooth structure, and releases no BPA whatsoever.
With proper care, Admira Fusion restorations last approximately 15 years — fully comparable to conventional composites, with the critical advantage of containing no hormone-disrupting chemicals.
No. Restorations are placed under local anesthesia. The procedure itself is comfortable, and any post-procedure sensitivity resolves within a few days.
No — this is an important distinction. Many composites labeled "BPA-free" still contain bisGMA, which breaks down over time to release BPA. ORMOCER (Admira Fusion) contains no bisGMA or other classic monomers at all — it is BPA-free at the chemical structure level, not just in its initial formulation.
We generally do not recommend replacing fillings solely to avoid BPA. Most BPA release happens right after a composite is placed, while the resin is still curing — it quickly drops to nearly undetectable levels, so most of the superficial BPA in older fillings has already leached out. Removing an intact filling sacrifices healthy tooth structure for little benefit. When a filling does need replacement for a clinical reason (wear, chips, staining, or leakage), we restore it with BPA-free Admira Fusion.