Description 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive is a light-cured, single-component dental adhesive: Next generation of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive The first radiopaque, universal adhesive available on the market Compatible with light-, dual-, and self-cured composite materials, cements, and core-build-up materials Can be used with self-etch, selective-etch, and total-etch techniques Clinical Evaluation Protocol 3M™ Scotchbond Universal […]
Overview 33 Clinical Evaluators 659 Total Uses 88% Clinical Rating Consultants’ Comments “Deep posterior Class II restorations were done with exceptional ease of handling and polishing.” “I thought in Class V situations the esthetics were especially good.” “I did several chairside veneers with beautiful and easy results.” “Less inventory management with only 3 […]
Description 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement is a dual-cured universal cement with an innovative syringe design It can be used in either the adhesive or self-adhesive mode for cementation. Kit contains 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive for adhesive cementation Available in shades A1, WO, A3O, and TR, which coordinate with the 3M™ RelyX™ Try-In Pastes […]
Overview 6 Clinical Evaluators 16 Total Uses 90% Clinical Rating Consultants’ Comments “The final restoration was very accurate and looked exactly like the mockup.” “Having that initial shape is wonderful. It looks like it would be hard to trim after you open the doors, but it trims very quickly.” “3M Filtek Matrix reduced my chairside time […]
Overview 39 Dental Professionals 1191 Total Uses 96% Clinical Rating Evaluators’ Comments “It did not run all over the tooth when being air dried – it stayed where I put it.” “After drying, it was easy to tell if you have a nice layer of material over the entire surface to be bonded.” “It handled […]
Overview 12 Dental Professionals 425 Total Uses 99% Clinical Rating Evaluators’ Comments “The syringe is super comfortable to hold and has an indicator on the plunger to show when it is empty.” “It’s great to have one cement with options for for self-adhesive and adhesive bonding.” “The unique mixing tip allows for minimal waste.” “The […]
Overview 51 Dental Professionals 1033 Total Uses 96% Clinical Rating Evaluators’ Comments “With predictably no bubbles, I realized how much time and frustration I dealt with when using my previous flowable. It now makes me more efficient and productive.” “Syringe design is an improvement from the current one and made it easier to dispense.” “I […]
Evaluators’ Comments “Very esthetic and easy to match to the Vita shade guide.” “Nine shades make shade selection easier and requires less inventory.” “I liked the ease of control at the margins for occlusal and interproximal restorations.” “The pink opaquer blocks out dark stain perfectly.” “I would like to see a flowable Filtek Universal for […]
Introduction 3M Filtek™ Supreme was launched in 2002, 3M Filtek™Supreme Plus in 2005 and 3M Filtek™ Supreme Ultra in 2009. Since the introduction of 3M Filtek Supreme brand, DENTAL ADVISOR has clinically placed and monitored over 3000 restorations. Some of these restorations date back more than 15 years ago with the initial launch of […]
Consultants’ Comments: “RelyX Unicem is still my first choice for self adhesive resin cement.” “Very retentive with very few debonds over the 15 years that I have been using it.” “Excellent esthetics overall; in very few cases, I have noticed some discoloration at the margin due to microleakage.” “After all these years RelyX Unicem has […]
Consultants’ Comments “So many different uses in one bottle.” “No post-operative sensitivity.” “Now I can keep just one adhesive in the office for every procedure.” “Simplifies bonding procedures.” “No refrigeration required.” “Applicator brushes are large.” “Adhesive is heavily tinted – I would prefer a clear material.” Description Scotchbond Universal Adhesive is a single-component, light-curing adhesive […]
RelyX™ Luting Plus Cement is a radiopaque, fluoride-releasing, resin modified glass ionomer luting cement. It is delivered in a dual-barrel syringe with mixing tips for easy mixing and dispensing and is available in a white shade. It is self-curing with an option for tack curing for easy removal of excess cement. RelyX Luting Plus is also available in […]
Consultants’ Comments “Easy handling and packable with the convenience and speed of a bulk fill.” “Great blending ability, polishability and a nice final shade. It is more opaque than most bulk fill materials.” “It adapts seamlessly to the tooth.” “Placed well in bulk.” “Use for pediatric cases – a single increment, bulk fill. Great material […]
Consultants’ Comments: “RelyX Unicem is still my first choice for self adhesive resin cement.” “Very retentive with very few debonds over the 15 years that I have been using it.” “Excellent esthetics overall; in very few cases, I have noticed some discoloration at the margin due to microleakage.” “After all these years RelyX Unicem has […]
Consultants’ Comments “I’ve been using RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement for five years and have not been disappointed.” “RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement is my go to cement since its introduction.” “I love using RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement for cementing metal and fiber posts, because 3M has a nice extension for the syringe to […]
Consultants’ Comments “Good material – better than most VPS materials I have used in the past.” “Quick setting time – patients loved how fast it set.” “I never had a retake with this material in spite of some difficult subgingival preparations.” “Great for implants.” “Perfect blending of putty and wash materials.” “Bright contrasting colors of […]
Description 3M ESPE Protemp™ Plus Temporization Material is a two-component composite with a new generation of fillers for fabrication of interim restorations. It is indicated for temporization of single- and multiple-unit crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays and veneers, including long-term provisional restorations. It is packaged in 50-mL automix cartridges and is available in five fluorescent shades: A1, […]
Consultants’ Comments “So many different uses in one bottle.” “No post-operative sensitivity.” “Now I can keep just one adhesive in the office for every procedure.” “Simplifies bonding procedures.” “No refrigeration required.” “Applicator brushes are large.” “Adhesive is heavily tinted – I would prefer a clear material.” Description Scotchbond Universal Adhesive is a single-component, light-curing adhesive […]
Consultants’ Comments “The products are all exceptional. The syringe is easy to load and ergonomically sized.” “The retraction capsules had a very fine tip that easily allowed placement of the paste into the sulcus, which proved to provide adequate retraction in most instances.” “The VPS is smooth, easy to extrude and moisture tolerant. Imprint 4 […]
Consultants’ Comments “Good radiopacity.” “Post drills are efficient.” “Individual blister packs keep the posts visible and clean until use.” “Appropriate taper to posts.” “Color coding on drills withstands repeated sterilization.” “Often a flowable core material is needed around a post.” Clinical Tips Trim post length from the coronal end to maintain the taper at the […]
Consultants’ Comments “Using RelyX Unicem, I am confident in getting good retention.” “We use RelyX Unicem more often than any other cement in the clinic.” “In 10 years of using RelyX Unicem, it really has proven itself.” “What’s not to like about RelyX Unicem?” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Unicem Self-Adhesive Resin Cement is a dual-cured […]
Description 3M ESPE Protemp™ Plus Temporization Material is a two-component composite with a new generation of fillers for fabrication of interim restorations. It is indicated for temporization of single- and multiple-unit crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays and veneers, including long-term provisional restorations. It is packaged in 50-mL automix cartridges and is available in five fluorescent shades: A1, […]
Consultants’ Comments “This one kit does everything I need!” “No refrigeration required.” “Great bond strength.” Description RelyX Ultimate is an adhesive resin cement used in combination with Scotchbond Universal Adhesive. It is dual curing and supplied in an automix syringe. It is used for the adhesive cementation of indirect restorations and is available in shades […]
Consultants’ Comments “So many different uses in one bottle.” “No post-operative sensitivity.” “Now I can keep just one adhesive in the office for every procedure.” “Simplifies bonding procedures.” “No refrigeration required.” “Applicator brushes are large.” “Adhesive is heavily tinted – I would prefer a clear material.” Description Scotchbond Universal Adhesive is a single-component, light-curing adhesive […]
Consultants’ Comments “My favorite features were ease of use, consistent mixing, and less assistant time.” “Easy to dispense and clean up.” “Variety of tips is helpful.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX™ Unicem 2 Automix Self-Adhesive Resin Cement is a dual-cured, self-adhesive resin cement. It is indicated for final cementing of all-ceramic, composite, or metal inlays, onlays, […]
Consultants’ Comments “Best all-around post/crown cement. I need to have this in my ‘tool box’.” “Easy clean-up during the gel stage.” “No post-operative sensitivity.” “Works great with stainless steel crowns on primary teeth.” “No refrigeration is required.” “Work quickly to avoid cement gelling before seating the restoration.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Luting Plus Automix is […]
Consultants’ Comments “This one kit does everything I need!” “No refrigeration required.” “Great bond strength.” Description RelyX Ultimate is an adhesive resin cement used in combination with Scotchbond Universal Adhesive. It is dual curing and supplied in an automix syringe. It is used for the adhesive cementation of indirect restorations and is available in shades […]
Consultants’ Comments “My favorite features were ease of use, consistent mixing, and less assistant time.” “Easy to dispense and clean up.” “Variety of tips is helpful.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX™ Unicem 2 Automix Self-Adhesive Resin Cement is a dual-cured, self-adhesive resin cement. It is indicated for final cementing of all-ceramic, composite, or metal inlays, onlays, […]
Consultants’ Comments “Loved the material – it was easy to work with and had a very reliable bond.” “I cemented two inlay bridges with minimal retention with great results.” “Loved the simplicity of the system.” “Very retentive cement with extremely high retention rate.” Description RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement is an adhesive resin cement available […]
Consultants’ Comments “This one kit does everything I need!” “No refrigeration required.” “Great bond strength.” Description RelyX Ultimate is an adhesive resin cement used in combination with Scotchbond Universal Adhesive. It is dual curing and supplied in an automix syringe. It is used for the adhesive cementation of indirect restorations and is available in shades […]
Consultants’ Comments “So many different uses in one bottle.” “Now I can keep just one adhesive in the office for every procedure.” “Simplifies bonding procedures.” Description Scotchbond Universal Adhesive is a single-component, light-curing adhesive that can be used in self-etch or total-etch procedures. It also contains MDP and silane, which allows it to prime metal, […]
Consultants’ Comments “The best paste system I have ever used.” “An excellent hemostatic agent.” “Love the narrow diameter of the tip.” Description 3M Astringent Retraction Capsule is an astringent retraction paste supplied in a single-use capsule. The capsule is compatible with common composite dispensers. The extra-fine, soft-edge tip has an orientation ring that corresponds in […]
Consultants’ Comments “The enamel shades give good depth for most anterior multi-layer/shade restorations.” “Composite stays where placed and is easy to sculpt.” “Good color match and very nice surface finish.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Ultra is an advanced formulation of Filtek Supreme Plus, offering fluorescence, additional body shades, improved handling of the translucent shades […]
Consultants’ Comments “Easy to activate, easy to reach posterior areas, easy to clean.” “Cures everything.” “Durable light – the housing is unbreakable.” “Lightweight.” “Unit gets warm.” Description Elipar S10 is an LED curing light that has a 10 mm light guide that rotates 360°. The exterior is stainless steel, for easy disinfection between patients and […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have been very pleased with the Lava restorations.” “My patients love the life-like quality of Lava restorations and prefer them over the grayness of PFM crowns.” “The esthetics and clinical longevity of anterior restorations over a ten year period have been exceptional.” “Lava has been my restoration of choice for anterior and […]
Consultants’ Comments “3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus has proven itself to be a reliable all-around composite.” “Fillings still look great.” “Holds up well, even in large posterior restorations.” “Shades are stable.” “Some chipping of marginal ridges has occurred.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus is a universal composite indicated for all anterior and posterior direct […]
Consultants’ Comments “Using RelyX Unicem, I am confident in getting good retention.” “We use RelyX Unicem more often than any other cement in the clinic.” “In 10 years of using RelyX Unicem, it really has proven itself.” “What’s not to like about RelyX Unicem?” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Unicem Self-Adhesive Resin Cement is a dual-cured […]
Consultants’ Comments “Loved the material – it was easy to work with a very reliable bond.” “I cemented two minimally retentive bridges with excellent results.” “Quick and easy, I like it.” “After seating a restoration, spot cure for not more than two seconds; otherwise, the set material is hard to remove.” Description RelyX Ultimate Adhesive […]