Consultants’ Comments
- “The material easily wets the surface to be bonded.”
- “This adhesive did not require a separate dual-cure activator to be used with CLEARFIL DC CORE PLUS.”
- “A single coat with no scrubbing.”
- “High bond strength.”
- “No post-operative sensitivity.”
- “Viscosity is a little thick.”
- “Refrigeration is inconvenient.”
Description
CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS is a 7th-generation, light-cured, single-component bonding agent that simultaneously treats both dentin and enamel. This new formulation contains fluoride and has a shorter application time of 10 seconds, compared to 20 seconds for CLEARFIL S³ BOND. It maintains Kuraray’s MDP monomer, and no shaking is required. Application involves applying the liquid to the tooth and leaving it on for 10 seconds before blowing air and light curing for 10 seconds. CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS can be used with all light-cured materials and with the dual-cured CLEARFIL DC CORE PLUS without the addition of a dual-cure activator. CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS is available in both 4 mL bottles and single-dose delivery. CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS was evaluated by 33 consultants in over 660 uses. This 7th-generation bonding agent received a 96% clinical rating.
Product Features
CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS is quick and easy to use with no shaking, mixing, scrubbing or need for multiple applications. The time required for the procedure was rated excellent. The liquid coats the tooth well, leaving a glossy surface after light curing. The compatibility between CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS and CLEARFIL DC CORE PLUS allowed dentists to perform core procedures with this simple adhesive system. Thirty-six percent of consultants rated CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS better than other 7th-generation bonding agents they had used and 52% rated it to be equivalent. Seventy-six percent would switch to CLEARFIL S³ BOND PLUS and 88% would recommend it to a colleague.
Clinical Tips
- Refrigeration is required.
- Etch uncut enamel with phosphoric acid.
- Use within seven minutes of dispensing.
- Use silicone-coated matrix bands to prevent the material from sticking to the band.
