Description 3M ESPE Adper Easy Bond is a 7th-generation, light-cured, self-etch bonding agent. It is recommended for bonding direct composite and compomer restorations, core build-ups, repair of porcelain fractures, dentin desensitization, and cementation of most indirect restorations (when used in conjunction with RelyX ARC). Application of the bonding agent requires 20 seconds of scrubbing the […]
Consultants’ Comments “Excellent product and easy to use.” “Protemp Crown saves time – it takes about 4 minutes to select, trim, contour, light-cure, finish, and cement a crown.” “Patients liked not having an impression taken for the temporary.” “Great product to use on fractured teeth.” “Excellent proximal contacts.” “Very good radiopacity.” “A must for emergency […]
Consultants’ Comments “Big improvement in taste compared to original Impregum.” “Good color contrast – easy to read margins.” “Fast setting and accurate!” “Light body was too viscous, heavy body too flowable.” Description 3M ESPE Impregum Penta Soft Quick Step is a fast-setting polyether impression material, available in light, medium and heavy viscosities. The medium body […]
Consultants’ Comments “After four years of use, RelyX Unicem continues to be the most widely used cement in our office.” “Simple cement for fiber posts.” “Very few debonds.” “Reliable cement.” “Very mild cement regarding sensitivity at cementation.” “Remove excess cement before it is fully set.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Unicem Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement is […]
Consultants’ Comments “The esthetics and polishability are so much better than most glass ionomers.” “Perfect for primary teeth.” “Make setting time faster.” “The material itself is better than my current glass ionomer, but I find this product too time-consuming to apply.” Description 3M ESPE Ketac Nano is a light-cured, esthetic, radiopaque, two-part paste/paste, resin-modified glass […]
Consultants’ Comments “After five years of use, RelyX Unicem continues to be the most widely used cement in our office. ” “Simple cement for fiber posts.” “Very few debonds.” “Very mild cement with little sensitivity at cementation.” “Remove excess cement before it is fully set.” “Quick, easy to use, easy to clean, and very reliable […]
Consultants’ Comments “Versatile composite. ” “Some chipping of the marginal ridges has occurred.” “In most cases the body shade alone looks great.” “From an esthetic standpoint, material behaves much like a microfill.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus is a universal composite indicated for all anterior and posterior direct restorations. The composite is filled 57-60% […]
Description 3M ESPE Z100 Restorative is an all-purpose, light-cured composite with zirconia filler particles averaging 0.6 μm in size. Editors of THE DENTAL ADVISOR placed over 1000 restorations beginning in early 1992. Many of these restorations have been monitored and recalled periodically with the findings published in THE DENTAL ADVISOR. Clinical Evaluation Protocol 129 […]
Consultants’ Comments “If I had to choose only one composite to have in my office, Filtek Z250 would be it. ” “Looks great at nine years.” “Surface of the composite remains smooth.” “This composite can produce margins that are invisible.” Description Filtek Z250 restorative is a direct universal composite for anterior and posterior use. The […]
Consultants’ Comments “Excellent product and easy to use.” “Protemp Crown saves time – it takes about 4 minutes to select, trim, contour, light-cure, finish, and cement a crown.” “Patients liked not having an impression taken for the temporary.” “Great product to use on fractured teeth.” “Excellent proximal contacts.” “Very good radiopacity.” “A must for emergency […]
Consultants’ Comments “Excellent product – quick and easy.” “I noticed a definite decrease in sensitivity compared to other bonding agents.” “Proper activation was difficult at times.” “Once bent, the brush did not maintain its position.” Description 3M ESPE Adper Prompt L-Pop Self-Etch Adhesive is a bonding agent with unique packaging that combines all necessary components […]
Consultants’ Comments “The unit dose provides fresh material each time.” “The addition of filler particles is not evident clinically – this handles just like the original material.” “A great all-purpose bonding agent.” “Provide more material in unit dose.” “Smaller applicator tips would be nice for narrow preparations.” Description 3M ESPE Adper Single Bond Plus is […]
Consultants’ Comments “A lubricant should be used on the matrix band for a bonded amalgam restoration.” “An amalgam must be placed quickly because bonding agent sets quickly.” Description 3M ESPE Adper Scotchbond Multi-Puropse Plus Adhesive System is recommended as an excellent all-purpose bonding system. It bonds to enamel, dentin, composite, porcelain, and metal. The adhesive […]
Description 3M ESPE RelyX Unicem Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement is a dual-cured resin cement. Originally packaged in capsules (Aplicap and Maxicap), 3M ESPE RelyX Unicem is now available in the Clicker Dispenser. Equal amounts of the base and catalyst are dispensed from the Clicker Dispenser onto a pad and hand-mixed for 20 seconds. The mixed […]
Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR describes a clinical evaluation to determine the best tooth whitening regimen while using a 16% carbamide peroxide gel (Zaris Whitening System).
Consultants’ Comments “Surface texture is smoother at recall than at placement.” “Excellent esthetics without layering.” “Easy to place and sculpt.” “When finishing Class II restorations, keep the marginal ridges thick to minimize future chipping.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus is a light-cured composite indicated for anterior and posterior direct restorations. The composite is filled […]
Consultants’ Comments “After four years of use, RelyX Unicem continues to be the most widely used cement in our office.” “Simple cement for fiber posts.” “Very few debonds.” “Reliable cement.” “Very mild cement regarding sensitivity at cementation.” “Remove excess cement before it is fully set.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Unicem Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement is […]
Consultants’ Comments “The few restorations that I placed early on lacked vitality and were more opaque; the overall esthetics improved as the lab became more familiar with 3M ESPE Lava.” “I have noticed a couple of delaminations of the veneering ceramic from the zirconia substructure.” Description 3M ESPE Lava Crowns and Bridges is a CAD/CAM […]
Description 3M ESPE RelyX Fiber Post is a glass fiber-reinforced composite post. The translucent post allows transmission of light from a light-curing unit along the length of the post during cementation. The posts are available in three diameters and are color coded to match the reamers. A universal reamer is included to initiate the post […]
Consultants’ Comments “Very easy to use.” “No mixing; good packaging and instructions.” “I found that I could do virtually all the cleanup with a brush before any light curing, as the viscosity doesn’t allow for any slippage.” “A dual-cured formulation would be nice.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Veneer Cement is a light-cured, resin-based luting material […]
Consultants’ Comments “Best all-around cement I have ever used.” “No etching, no bonding agent, simple to use, no mess.” “I love RelyX Unicem because it requires fewer steps and minimizes the potential for contamination with almost no postoperative sensitivity.” “Excellent bond to the tooth. I had to remove a PFM crown where the porcelain fractured […]
Consultants’ Comments “My assistants love the tubes – easy to use, not messy.” “This material did a great job retaining temporaries.” “I am switching to RelyX Temp NE.” “It is easiest to remove the excess once the cement is set.” “I would like a faster setting version.” Description 3M ESPE RelyX Temp NE is a […]
Consultants’ Comments “Finishes beautifully.” “Addition to margins on crowns is easy.” “Thin areas remain flexible.” “Durable for veneers.” “Flowable composite syringes are easier to use than the 3M ESPE Protemp 3 AddOn dispenser.” Description 3M ESPE Protemp 3 Garant Temporization Material is a composite for fabricating provisional restorations. It is formulated for increased strength, polishability, […]
Consultants’ Comments “I found this material very easy to use with less mess than alginate.” “Great impressions.” “I can use the impression to pour multiple models.” “I would like a longer working time.” Description 3M ESPE Position Penta Quick is a fast-setting, medium-viscosity, addition silicone impression material designed for clinical applications where alginate would be […]
Consultants’ Comments “3M ESPE Lava allows me to provide my patient with strong, esthetic restorations.” “The marginal integrity is equivalent to that achieved with ceramic-metal restorations.” “As found with all restorations, esthetics is largely dependent on the laboratory fabricating the restoration.” Description 3M ESPE Lava Crowns and Bridges is a CAD/CAM system for anterior and […]
Consultants’ Comments “Multi-purpose – good result.” “A great material for those who like polyethers.” “I like the single-mix system.” “Great for impressions where moisture contamination is likely.” “Sticks to skin.” Description 3M ESPE Impregum Penta Soft is a medium-viscosity, polyether impression material for dynamic mixing machines. This hydrophilic impression material becomes more fluid under pressure, […]
Consultants’ Comments “Filtek Z250 is proving to be a durable material for anterior and posterior use.” “Surfaces are smooth and not grainy.” “Many restorations are ‘invisible’ after five years.” Description 3M ESPE Filtek Z250 is a universal direct composite for anterior and posterior use. The composite is filled 60% by volume with 0.01-3.5-μm particles. Both […]
Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus Universal Restorative is a light-cured, composite indicated for direct anterior and posterior restorations. It may also be used for core build-ups; splinting; and indirect inlays, onlays, and veneers. It is filled 72% by weight with silica nano-clusters. The restorative material is supplied in 4-g syringes and 0.2-g unit-dose capsules. […]
Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus Flowable Restorative is a low-viscosity, light-cured, radiopaque composite. It is indicated for the restoration of minimally invasive cavity preparations, base or liner under direct restorations, repair of small defects in esthetic indirect restorations, pit and fissure sealants, block-out of undercuts, and repair of resin and acrylic temporary materials. The […]
Description 3M ESPE Durelon Maxicap is a zinc polycarboxylate luting cement, liner, or base in a unit-dose capsule (Maxicap). It is suitable for the cementation of crowns, bridges, inlays, or orthodontic bands. It can also be used as a cavity liner or base. The Introductory Kit includes 20 Maxicap capsules. 3M ESPE Durelon Maxicap was […]
Consultants’ Comments “I really like the self-adhesive fleece strip – it eliminates the mess and extra steps of using a liquid adhesive.” “The retention lip really did help keep the material in the tray.” “These trays take a great impression.” “I would like to see more sizes, especially a smaller size.” Description 3M ESPE Directed […]
Consultants’ Comments “The unit dose provides fresh material each time.” “The addition of filler particles is not evident clinically – this handles just like the original material.” “A great all-purpose bonding agent.” “Provide more material in unit dose.” “Smaller applicator tips would be nice for narrow preparations.” Description 3M ESPE Adper Single Bond Plus is […]
Description 3M ESPE Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose Plus Adhesive System is an all-purpose bonding system. It bonds to enamel, dentin, composite, ceramic, and metal. The adhesive has light- and dual-cured options. The kit contains etchant, primer, adhesive, and accessories. Nineteen consultants used 3M ESPE Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose Plus Adhesive System in over 800 various clinical applications. […]
Description 3M ESPE Imprint 3 VPS Impression Material is a system of addition silicone (VPS) impression materials. It is indicated for use in all impressions, including crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and implant abutments. The material is available in a variety of viscosities in both regular and fast setting times and is supplied in 50-ml Garant […]
Consultants’ Comments “True putty consistency from the Pentamix. It is easier than mixing putty by hand.” “Lab was able to pour impressions multiple times without tearing.” “Light-body material has good wettability but is runny.” “The pink Quick Step regular-body material offers better color contrast than the yellow regular-setting material when used with the green putty.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “Lowers sensitivity and takes the worry out of deep fillings.” “Excellent product! A pre-measured amount allows a better mix.” “Material is a universal dentin shade.” “Include a two-sided instrument for mixing and application.” Description 3M ESPE Vitrebond Plus is a light-cured, resin-modified glass ionomer base/liner. It is packaged in The Clicker ™ Dispensing […]
Description 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Plus Flowable Restorative is a low-viscosity, light-cured, radiopaque composite. It is indicated for the restoration of minimally invasive cavity preparations, base or liner under direct restorations, repair of small defects in esthetic indirect restorations, pit and fissure sealants, block-out of undercuts, and repair of resin and acrylic temporary materials. The […]
Consultants’ Comments “Easy access to cure posterior restorations.” “Lightweight and easy to use.” “Some difficulty reaching buttons while holding the light.” Description Elipar FreeLight 2 is a cordless LED curing light. It has a higher intensity compared to the original Elipar FreeLight 1. The light intensity is about 1000 mW/cm2 with an emission spectrum between […]
Consultants’ Comments “Big improvement in taste compared to original Impregum.” “Good color contrast – easy to read margins.” “Fast setting and accurate!” “Light body was too viscous, heavy body too flowable.” Description 3M ESPE Impregum Penta Soft Quick Step is a fast-setting polyether impression material, available in light, medium and heavy viscosities. The medium body […]
Consultants’ Comments “Restorations are smooth.” “Crowns blend well with surrounding teeth.” “An ideal material for inlays.” “I will continue to use 3M ESPE Sinfony.” “Nice material with very good esthetics at five years.” Description 3M ESPE Sinfony is a laboratory-processed composite light-cured under vacuum. It is a microhybrid composite with strontium glass and silica fillers. […]
Description FiltekTM Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative is a composite indicated for anterior and posterior restorations. The composite is filled 63% by volume with a combination of 4-20 nm particles and loosely-bound clusters of these particles, 0.6-10 micron in size. The composite is radiopaque. Cure times, using a high intensity LED curing light, are 10 seconds for the body, enamel and translucent shades and 20 […]
Consultants’ Comments “Consistent mixes and setting times.” “Low-viscosity cement does not inhibit complete seating.” “Excess cement peels away with a light touch.” “No reports of post-operative sensitivity from patients.” “I like the reported biocompatibility of this cement.” “Mixing and dispensing are cumbersome.” “Setting time is a little longer than I am used to.” Description Ceramir […]
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 “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 “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, […]