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3M ESPE RelyX Unicem Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement (abridged)

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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 and I had to section it into six pieces to remove it.”
• “This is a must have cement in my practice.”
• “It has simplified cementation of all-ceramic restorations.”

Description

3M ESPE RelyX Unicem Self-Adhesive Resin Cement is an encapsulated, dual-cured, self-adhesive resin cement. It requires no tooth surface preparation such as etching or priming. The cement is filled 72% by weight and contains fluoride. RelyX Unicem is supplied in capsules in shades A1, A2, A3 opaque, white opaque, and translucent. It is indicated for the cementation of metal, PFM, ceramic and laboratory composite crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and posts. It is not recommended for use with veneers. Working time is 2:00 for the Aplicaps and 2:30 for the larger Maxicaps. The Aplicaps have enough material to cement one or two restorations, whereas the Maxicaps have enough material for up to five restorations. This product received a 98% clinical rating.

Suggested Retail Cost

• $109.00/Aplicap Trial Kit
• $234.00/Maxicap Introductory Kit
• $319.00/Aplicap Introductory Kit

Editors' Note: The original evaluation was published in THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Vol. 23, No. 4, May 2006.