OptiBond Universal

Overview

• 37 Clinical Evaluators
• 1,018 Total Uses
• 96% Clinical Rating

Evaluators’ Comments

• “Versatile bonding agent. It can be used for all surfaces for direct and indirect adhesion.”
• “Nice to get quality chemistry into a single bottle.”
• “Predictable results, easy to use, good wetting, and simple.”
• “Light in color and low film thickness.”
• “Wets the surface well. Leaves a nice shiny surface to see that adhesive is applied well.”
• “Compatible with dual-cured core materials without a separate activator.”
• “Bottle dispenser allowed too much to come out at a time. I preferred the unidose.”
• “Evaporates fairly quickly.”

Indications

• Light-cured composite and compomer restorations
• Composite/ceramic/metal repairs
• Cavity sealing for amalgam restorations
• Porcelain, composite and metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges
• Light-cured or dual-cured core buildups
• Veneers
• Endodontic posts
• Cavity sealing as a pretreatment for indirect restorations
• Recommended to use with NX3 or Maxcem cement when there is no light accessibility

Clinical Tips

• The material’s film thickness and color make it perfect for anterior and shallow restorations.
• Can be used on metal partial denture repairs confidently.
• One-step process is very helpful when working on kids.

Description

OptiBond Universal is a single-component, light-cured adhesive that:

• Provides excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces and substrates for direct and indirect applications
• Simplifies the bonding procedure, making it less technique sensitive
• Can be used with self-etch, selective-etch and total-etch techniques
• Has a low film thickness of approximately 5 microns

Unique Attributes

• More effective enamel etching than other single-component adhesives
• One-coat application
• Does not need separate activator for dual-cured material