Bifix SE

Consultants’ Comments

• “Intraoral tips make it easy for cementation of posts and small indirect restorations such as inlays and onlays.”
• “Easy to use and easy to clean up excess.”
• “Nice viscosity, homogenous mix.”
• “Convenient storage since no refrigeration is required.”
• “Translucent shade great for inlays/onlays.”
• “Provide more shades for cosmetic cases.”

Description

Bifix SE system is a dual-cured, self-adhesive, universal resin cement. It is used for cementing indirect ceramic, composite, metal, posts, zirconia, and all CAD/CAM restorations. Bifix SE is radiopaque and has a working time of 2:15 minutes and a setting time of 3:30 minutes. The quick mix syringe automatically mixes the materials. Bifix SE is available in Universal (U), White-opaque (WO) and Transparent (T). Special features include tapered mixing tips, high adhesion to all substrates, low film thickness, soft gel phase for excess removal, no etching or bonding agents required, and no refrigeration required. Contents of the kit include three, 5-g syringes of Bifix SE (universal, transparent, opaque), 15 pointed mixing tips, 15 flat mixing tips with 15 angled intraoral endo tips, manufacturer’s instructions, and MSDS. Twenty-one consultants evaluated this cement in 338 uses. Bifix SE received a 94% clinical rating.

Product Features

Bifix SE is a simple cement to use and has versatility for use with all restorative materials. Working time is adequate and the dual-cured capability allows controlled setting time. Consultants liked the narrow intraoral tips that attach to the mixing tips. The translucent shade blends well with enamel and was the shade of choice with ceramic inlays, onlays and translucent ceramic crowns. After seating the restoration and a brief tack cure with the light, excess cement peels off cleanly from the margins. Forty-three percent of consultants reported that Bifix SE was better than their current self-adhesive resin cement, whereas 57% reported it was the same. Forty-eight percent of consultants would switch to Bifix SE and 71% would recommend it.

Clinical Tips

• Apply a thin layer of cement inside the crown and seat the crown quickly.
• Make sure excess is removed at gel stage.