3M Releases Universal Two-Component System for Direct and Indirect Bonding Applications

Posted: December 1, 2020
Edited by Dentaltown staff

ST. PAUL‚ Minn.—3M recently released two components to cover virtually every self-adhesive and adhesive dual-cure resin cement indication and all direct adhesive cases. When used alone, RelyX Universal Resin Cement works as a self-adhesive resin cement with ideal bond strength, solving routine cases  with maximized efficiency. Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive is a radiopaque, all-in-one universal adhesive. It serves as a universal primer for all materials including glass ceramics and further boosts bond strength of RelyX Universal Resin Cement for demanding adhesive resin cement cases. As a fully aligned system, the adhesive is initiated and cured by RelyX Universal Resin Cement, thus saving the light-cure step.

These features reduce procedure steps and the number of required components to two, and is designed to eliminate the hassle and confusion associated with the use of different resin cements, adhesives and primers, thus reducing stock and saving time, space and money.

The new universal resin cement comes in a 3M RelyX Universal Automix Syringe. Due to its proprietary self-sealing design, it can be cleaned easily and stored without the used Micro Mixing Tip for better hygiene. The ergonomic syringe delivers the usual number of applications with half the plastic waste. The unique mixing tip design allows for an 80 percent reduction of cement waste per application compared to the standard mixing tips.

“At 3M, we recognize the importance of simplifying procedures to help dentists cut down on steps and eliminating some of the challenges that can arise on a daily basis,” said Eric Wenzel, USAC Area Leader, 3M Oral Care Solutions Division. “The new two-component system with RelyX Universal Resin Cement and Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive streamlines direct and indirect restorative workflows—increasing efficiency and adding more time back into the day.”

In addition, the new initiator system allows for excess outflow to be easily removed after tack curing. Moreover, it ensures that a high bond strength is developed independent of the selected curing mode (self-cure or light-cure). The new fillers offer a radiopacity higher than that of enamel, which facilitates identification of the cement layer and possible excess material on X-rays.

For more information, visit 3m.com/dental.

 
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