PANAVIA V5

Consultants’ Comment

• “Excellent product.”
• “This cement can be used in multiple situations. In my office, less (products) is more.”
• “I like the fluoride-release and excellent retention.”
• “It is versatile and strong. I have used it to re-cement crowns and bridges on very short, fractured teeth with minimal retention, and the restorations have stayed on.”
• “Good color-coded instructions for use.”
• “A ‘must have’ for any dental office.”
• “Shades were too opaque in some instances.”
• “It would be nice if there were fewer steps, and a faster setting time.”

Clinical Tips

• Make sure to remove excess cement at the tack-cure stage, as once curing is complete, it becomes difficult to remove, especially interproximally.
• The opaque cement may take longer to self-cure.
• The cement sets quickly, so make sure the crown is completely seated before removing excess cement.
• 3 to 5 seconds was the ideal tack-curing time.
• Great for preparations with minimal retention.

Evaluation Highlights

PANAVIA V5 was evaluated by 31 consultants.

• Complete, convenient and well-organized system.
• Easy to use and easy cleanup.
• Excellent bond strength.
• Good viscosity.
• Patients had no post-operative sensitivity.

Indications

• Posterior restorations, Class I and II
• Cavity Liner
• Core Build-up and post cementation