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REALITY NOW rates brand-new PAVANIA™ Veneer LC

Just launched and already tested: REALITY RATINGS & REVIEWS has published a FirstLook evaluation of the brand-new PANAVIA™ Veneer LC, a purely light-cured resin cement for the permanent cementation of veneers and thin inlays and onlays. Based on laboratory testing, they conclude that “PANAVIA Veneer LC appears to be a worthy addition to the PANAVIA dynasty of cements.” The PANAVIA™ Veneer LC kit available in Europe consists of PANAVIA™ Veneer LC Paste, PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer and CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS.

During testing, the product features that are verifiable in a laboratory setting delivered no surprise: PANAVIA™ Veneer LC Paste is very well polishable with the polishing systems used, and the working time turned out to be exactly as long as specified by Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. According to the evaluators, this working time is more than sufficient. While other possibly beneficial features – wear resistance and colour stability – were not put to a test, the evaluators were enthusiastic about the product’s handling properties. Their opinion: “The material itself has very nice handling properties, allowing easy seating of veneers with virtually no rebound. It is also not runny (flow is 5), but at the same time, it is not overly thick that you risk fracturing an ultrathin veneer. In addition, its consistency facilitates loading a veneer and cleaning the excess with minimal to no stickiness.”

Equipped with these favourable features, PANAVIA Veneer LC clearly has the potential to make your life easier during veneer cementation. Try-in pastes are available, the shade offering (four shades) is more than adequate and its close relatedness with PANAVIA™ V5 (which share technologies and system components) lets you use the product with confidence right from the start.

To view the full evaluation visit www.realityratings.com

In the early 1990s, Kuraray introduced CLEARFIL™ LINER BOND 2, the first self-etching adhesive, to the world. Among the products that this system has led to is the award-winning CLEARFIL™ SE Protect, which was introduced in 2004 and remains highly valued by dental professionals across the world. By combining Kuraray Noritake Dental’s famed original MDP monomer with the antibacterial 12-methacryloyloxydodecylpyridinium bromide (MDPB) monomer, this self-etching adhesive is able to kill bacteria on contact. How is this possible? Let’s find out.

Pyridinium holds the key

The crucial element that provides CLEARFIL™ SE Protect with its antibacterial cavity cleansing ability is contained in the MDPB monomer. The pyridinium group in this monomer is positively charged, whereas the cell structures of bacteria are, generally speaking, negatively charged. This means that they are automatically attracted to the positively charged contact points of the MDPB monomer, causing these bacteria cell membranes to lose their electrical balance and be destroyed. This process—bacteriolysis—kills the bacteria.

The bactericidal mechanism of MDPB is presumed to be similar to that of the well-known antibacterial agent cetylpyridinium chloride, which is in many toothpastes and mouthwashes.

Certified biocompatibility

The MDPB monomer is immobilised during the polymerisation of the bonding and remains latently active without affecting the dental patient’s own cells. Unlike the situation when other cavity hygiene products are used, this process—patented by Kuraray Noritake Dental—does not have a negative impact on the bond strength and even ensures that there are no long-term cytotoxic effects on the patient’s own body cells such as odontoblasts. These results have been confirmed by the official biological evaluation for medical devices known as the ISO 10993 series.

Award-winning results with CLEARFIL™ SE Protect

With its antibacterial effect, high bond strength to enamel and dentine and long-term fluoride release, CLEARFIL™ SE Protect is reliable, versatile and future-proofed. This tried-and-tested two-step self-etching bonding system is fast and easy to use for direct restorations. For bonding indirect restorations and core build-ups, simply mix it with Kuraray Noritake Dental’s CLEARFIL™ DC Activator according to the instructions for use.

Thanks to its combination of MDP and MDPB monomers, CLEARFIL™ SE Protect leads to predictable, durable restorations—and it has received plenty of accolades from dental experts as a result. In 2022, this adhesive again received a Top Product Award in the Direct Restoratives, Bonding Agent: Self-Etch category from DENTAL ADVISOR. This was the fourth year in a row that it earned such recognition, and in addition, the 13 DENTAL ADVISOR consultants and editors gave CLEARFIL™ SE Protect a stunning 98% overall clinical rating.

Innovative technology behind PANAVIA Veneer LC

In this Highlights we discuss the technologies and how they contribute to the many benefits of the new PANAVIA Veneer LC

Testimonial article by Dr. Troy Schmedding, USA

From PANAVIA™ EX to PANAVIA™ V5, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.‘s flagship product line of cements continues to evolve to offer reliable adhesion, enhanced ease of use, and superior esthetics.

Dentistry has certainly evolved in the years since Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. developed the phosphate monomer MDP. But over the past 4 decades, it has rooted itself in restorative dentistry as the tried-and-true ingredient that clinicians rely on for strong adhesion to tooth structure as well as metals and zirconia. MDP is a key ingredient in the manufacturer’s flagship PANAVIA™ line of cements, which continues to evolve in line with a growing variety of indirect restorative materials from which to choose.

One example of this evolution is PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal, one of the first true universal self-adhesive resin cements to hit the market. In addition to the original MDP monomer, it incorporates the LCSi monomer, a silane-based carbon chain in a dual-barrel system that forms a chemical bond with glass and ceramic materials.

“PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal allows you to achieve a strong bond no matter which substrate is being used.”

- Troy Schmedding, DDS –

A STRONG BOND THAT’S SIMPLE TO CREATE

But all chemistry aside, what’s in it for the clinician? As dental educator and author Dr. Troy Schmedding points out, the key benefit of PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal is eliminating the confusion over how to treat different substrates. This is because the material adheres to virtually every material without the need for a separate primer. “The plus side for the practitioner is that the confusion of ‚how do I condition zirconia‘ or ‚how do I condition glass ceramics‘ is no longer an issue because the paste formulation allows you to achieve a strong bond no matter which substrate is being used - whether it is the MDP monomer allowing strong adhesion to zirconia or the LCSi monomer forming a chemical bond with glass ceramics,” he shared.

DIALING UP THE AESTHETICS

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. considers PANAVIA™ V5 the most esthetic cement it has ever created. Available in 5 shades - White, Brown, Universal, Clear, and Opaque – it took researchers over 10 years to develop and features an anime-free catalyst that allows for superior colour stability and improved bond strength to dentin. And like its predecessors, PANAVIA™ V5 offers a simple cementation procedure that is compatible with all indications, from crown-and-bridge and implant abutments to ceramic inlays and laminate veneers.

“Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. has an incredibly strong reputation in adhesive dentistry, so it should offer clinicians a lot of comfort and flexibility to partner with not only a reputable company, but one that continues to research and evolve their key products,” concluded Dr. Schmedding.

Dentist:

DR. TROY SCHMEDDING, DDS
USA

Article from Dental product shopper, vol. 14 No. 5

Minimally invasive procedures using highly aesthetic restorations is what patients expect when they seek restorative treatment. With the various types of restorations available today, it is possible to meet these expectations – provided that the right materials are used.

For the placement of veneers, a resin cement must be selected that supports long-lasting aesthetics, is easily applied, offers a working time sufficient for simultaneous cementation of multiple restorations and provides excellent bond strength. The new “PANAVIA™ Veneer LC” is precisely what you need.

What is the workflow you ask? Check out the video to see the full workflow using PANAVIA V5 Primer and CLEARFIL Ceramic Primer Plus.

One of the key features when talking about cements is the ease of removal of excess cement. Our newest cement - PANAVIA™ Veneer LC - offers the ideal paste consistency, a low film thickness and long working time.

But how about excess removal? Do you wonder how do we compare to other similar products?

Check out this video demonstrating an excess removal comparison between PANAVIA Veneer LC and other brands.

PANAVIA™ Veneer LC

Great solution for challenging task

PANAVIA™ family just got bigger! We are introducing the new PANAVIA™ Veneer LC – the specialist cement that offers aesthetics, excellent paste viscosity, easy handling and 200 seconds(!) working time under ambient light (8000 lux.). Coming in four different shades with matching try-in pastes from PANAVIA™ V5 system, it allows users to take into account the individual shade requirements and deliver highly aesthetic outcomes when cementing veneers, inlays and overlays.

Join our free webinar now and be the first to learn all the details about this new and exciting product from Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc..

ABOUT DR JORGE ESPIGARES, DDS, PHD

Dr. Jorge Espigares received his DDS degree at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada in Spain and obtained his PhD degree under the supervision of Prof. Tagami at Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan. Specialized in Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Dr. Jorge Espigares has clinical experience in Spain and UK, and has authored and coauthored full-length research publications with his colleagues at TMDU.

PRESENTATION OF A STUDY WITH ILLUSTRATIVE CASES

by Dr. Yohei Sato, DMD, PhD and Dr. Keisuke Ihara, CDT.

INTRODUCTION

In recent years, the application and advancement of digital technology in dentistry has made it possible to accomplish the fabrication of highly accurate prosthetic zirconia appliances that were difficult to mill using the previously available technology. In addition, thanks to advances in adhesive dentistry and the advent of cements that bond strongly to a diverse range of materials, cements have come into wide clinical use that can cope with the many types of materials used for the fabrication of prosthetic appliances.

At our hospital, we select the treatment method most suitable for each case by appropriately specifying various types of prosthetic appliance according to the status of each case. For example, we may specify zirconia prosthetic restorations fabricated by the CAD/CAM system, or silica-based ceramic prostheses, or those made of lithium disilicate glass, as the case dictates.

PANAVIA™ V5 is a resin cement system that bonds strongly to various types of prosthetic appliance, as well as to tooth structure. PANAVIA™ Veneer LC, a new resin cement system developed by Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., has suitable characteristics for bonding laminate veneers, using two types of primer that can be used in common with PANAVIA™ V5. Here are some clinical examples of its advantages as a resin cement system used for laminate veneers restorations.

Innovative technology behind PANAVIA Veneer LC

In this Highlights we discuss the technologies and how they contribute to the many benefits of the new PANAVIA Veneer LC

APPLICATION AND DISPENSING
Easy dispensing and high application control are achieved thanks to the specially designed syringe and application tip.

The vacation period is over and we all are slowly returning back to our everyday routines and work. With all the travel and holidays in the last months you might have missed this great article in the LabLine Summer edition: Graftless solutions and implant-supported monolithic zirconia fixed prostheses.

It is an extensive, beautiful and detailed case report created and documented by team of well known and respected KOLs: Fortunato Alfonsi, Antonio Barone, Marco Stoppaccioli, Romeggio Stefano and Vincenzo Marchio.

Check it out by clicking here.

LAMINATE VENEER RESTORATION
USING LITHIUM DISILICATE

WITH PANAVIA™ Veneer LC (Clear)
Case by Yohei Sato (DMD, PhD) and Keisuke Ihara (CDT)

Fig. 1 The patient visited would like to have the a aesthetics
of the maxillary right and left lateral incisors improved.

Fig. 2 A silicon guide fabricated from a diagnostic wax model
was applied and the necessary clearances were determined.

Fig. 3 Since the lateral teeth are microdonts, the
preparation of each abutment was completed by simply
exposing a fresh enamel surface to be covered with
laminate veneers.

Fig. 4 A layer of porcelain was applied on the lithium
disilicate substrate, to complete the laminate veneers.

Fig. 5 The veneer was conditioned according to the
prosthesis‘ IFU. After trial fitting, the intaglio surface of the
laminate veneer was cleaned with KATANA™ Cleaner.

Fig. 6 CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS was applied and
dried to prime the restoration.

Fig. 7 The preparation was cleaned with KATANA™ Cleaner.
Applied and rubbed for more than 10 seconds. Then, it
was washed off sufficiently (until the cleaner color had
completely disappeared), and dried with compressed air.

Fig. 8 K-ETCHANT Syringe was applied and left for 10
seconds before water-rinsing and compressed air-drying.

Fig. 9 PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer was applied and left for 20
seconds before mild compressed-air drying.

Fig. 10 PANAVIA™ Veneer LC Paste was applied to the
intaglio surface of the laminate veneer.

Fig. 11 The laminate veneer was seated and the fit
checked. Then, the excess cement was tack-cured (not
more than 1 second at each point) and removed. Finally,
the restoration was light-cured and finished.

FINAL SITUATION

Fig. 12 The laminate veneer restorations one month after
placement. The morphology and color of the right and
left lateral incisors have been improved, providing a good
balance to the entire anterior dentition.

LAMINATE VENEER RESTORATION
USING KATANA™ Zirconia STML

WITH PANAVIA™ Veneer LC (Clear)
Case by Yohei Sato (DMD, PhD) and Keisuke Ihara (CDT)

Fig. 1 The patient was referred by an orthodontist. The main
complaints were improper aesthetics of the teeth due to dark
triangles betwen the teeth and incisal wear.

Fig. 2 On the basis of the pre-treatment diagnosis using
a mockup, the teeth were prepared, with keeping in mind
that the enamel should be preserved to the maximal extent
possible.

Fig. 3 A fixation retainer was present at the palatal side,
making it difficult to take coventional silicon impressions.
Therefore, an intraoral scanner was used.

Fig. 4 A layer of porcelain was applied to each KATANA™
Zirconia STML laminate veneer to complete the restorations.
The inner surface of each restoration was sandblasted, being
careful to prevent chipping.

Fig. 5 After trial fitting, bonding inhibiting substances as
blood and saliva were removed using KATANA™ Cleaner.

Fig. 6 CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS was applied and
dried using compressed air.

Fig. 7 The surface of each tooth was cleaned and treated
with K-ETCHANT Syringe for 10 seconds before washing it
away with water and drying with compressed air.

Fig. 8 PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer was applied and left f

Fig. 9 PANAVIA™ Veneer LC Paste was applied and the
laminate veneers were seated. For this case, we placed six
veneers during one session.

Fig. 10 The unpolymerized excess paste was removed with
a brush according to the wet clean-up technique.

Fig. 11 The result after final light curing. Since the excess
cement was easily removed, there were almost no cement
residues.

FINAL SITUATION

Fig. 12 Result one month after placement of the laminate
veneer restorations. The marginal gingiva has been improved
thanks to the good fit of the laminate veneer restorations.

AWARD WINNING PRODUCT

For the 9^th year in a row, CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow (Low) has been named a Top Product by Dental Advisor, which announced in its JAN/FEB 2024 issue its choices for dental materials and equipment found to deliver the best practice-based performance based on the publication’s annual review of such products.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow, which is available in three different levels of flowability, was the Top Product honoree in the Direct Restorative Category and was also given Editor’s Choice award for its medium viscosity version - Low.

Rather than limit practitioners to a single viscosity that might not be ideal for all flowable composite indications, CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow comes in one version firm enough to stay in place when applied, another malleable enough to fashion a specific shape, and a third runny enough to flow into every corner or undercut. The practitioner would thus be able to select the best version for the job at hand—choosing the high flowability variant for cavity linings and as a resin coat in immediate dentin sealing (IDS) procedures, but instead, the super low flowability option for direct veneer procedures and for the build-up of cusps, etc.

Beyond its handling advantages, this universal flowable composite, which incorporates Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.’s Light Diffusion Technology, is highly esthetic, with optical properties that enable the practitioner to fashion lifelike restorations that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding tooth structure.

EVALUATION

The flowable composite tested by the 29 DENTAL ADVISOR consultants in 909 uses in their dental practices was the medium flowability variant CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow (Low). Their evaluations focused on properties including placement/handling, esthetics, viscosity, and polishability, and they rated all these key features to be “excellent”. This led to a recommendation rate of 100% and a 98% overall clinical rating.

REMARKS FROM EVALUATORS

Among their comments were: “The material blended so well with the tooth structure that you had to really look to find the interface.”. “Readily apparent on radiographs.” and “One of the best flowable composites I have used.”.

ABOUT DENTAL ADVISOR

The Top Product and Preferred Product Awards conferred by US-based DENTAL ADVISOR were initially introduced to help busy practitioners make sense of the numerous new solutions indicated for less invasive techniques and standardised or simplified procedures, ultimately, to achieve better outcomes regularly.

DENTAL ADVISOR conducts its practice-based clinical evaluations and product performance tests shortly after product launch. It publishes results annually online in its January/February issue to help potential users identify high-quality new dental materials and determine which among them are best suited to fulfil their individual requirements.