Clinical Evaluations
OptiBond Universal
Kerr Corporation
www.kerrdental.com
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