In 2012, Kuraray Medical and Noritake Dental Supply joined forces, and Kuraray Noritake Dental was born. By bringing together the materials and technologies developed by these market-leading companies, Kuraray Noritake Dental has continued to deliver a range of innovative and reliable products to more than 90 countries worldwide. Now, the company is inviting everyone to celebrate its tenth anniversary by attending its upcoming symposium, which has the theme “Up to now and from now on: From innovation to simplification”.

More than four decades ago, Kuraray shook up the dental market with the introduction of CLEARFIL BOND SYSTEM F, the world’s first total-etch adhesive system. Having inaugurated the era of adhesive dentistry, the company continued to introduce new products over the following years and focused on innovation backed by sustained investment in R & D.

The merger of the dental divisions of Kuraray and Noritake means that Kuraray Noritake Dental now benefits from an exceptional knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry across its suite of dental solutions. The KATANA Zirconia range, for example, employs the company’s unique multi-layered zirconia technology to provide a ceramic restorative material with superior translucency and perfect blending properties, whereas rapid bond technology ensures that CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick delivers a lasting bond faster and more easily than ever. This ability to deliver products that are easy to use yet do not compromise on quality is what makes Kuraray Noritake Dental stand out.

Join the celebrations on 7 October

For its tenth anniversary symposium, Kuraray Noritake Dental has invited various international key opinion leaders to discuss their experiences with the company’s products. Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek, co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry and one of the most respected authorities on the topic of dental bonding agents, will pair up with the renowned Prof. Junji Tagami to examine the latest direct bonding and adhesive luting technologies. After this, Drs Michael Skramstad and Sameer Puri will discuss their day-to-day use of translucent dental zirconia and how it can optimise aesthetic outcomes for patients.

Dental technicians Aki Yoshida and Nondas Vlachopoulos will then show participants how to select the best variety of zirconia for various prosthetic production processes, after which Dr Nicola Scotti and Prof. Lorenzo Breschi will demonstrate the reality of modern user-friendly products for direct composite restorations. Finally, Prof. Markus Blatz and Dr Gerard Chiche will outline their decade of experience in using Kuraray Noritake Dental’s self-etching adhesives to bond all-ceramic crowns and onlays.

In between these presentations, a range of short videos will shine a spotlight on Kuraray Noritake Dental’s employees, who will share development stories and interesting facts.

“We’re proud to be experts in creating science-based dental solutions focused on reliability and predictability, and are committed to improving oral health and enhancing quality of life across the world through these products,” a company spokesperson said, adding: “We invite the whole dental team to join us in celebrating ten years of innovation and breakthrough products.”

More information about the symposium can be found here.

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

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.

JOIN US to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. on October 7^th, 2022.

Improving dentistry with high-end dental products and solutions – that was the idea behind the merger of the two multinational companies Kuraray Medical and Noritake Dental Supply exactly ten years ago. By combining their expertise in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering and ceramics, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. successfully developed a whole range of innovative products and solutions. They support dental professionals in delivering minimally-invasive, sometimes even bio-active dental treatments in straightforward procedures. In the virtual symposium titled “Up to now and from now on: From innovation to simplification”, ten internationally renowned experts will share their scientific, technical and clinical know-how around these materials and approaches. The programme is divided into five sessions that may be attended separately or as a whole.

An update on modern direct bonding and adhesive luting technologies is provided by two eminent authorities in their field, Prof. Junji Tagami (Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan) and Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek (University of Leuven, Belgium). The focus will be on the technology behind and the use of the latest generation of universal adhesives and adhesive resin cements.

Is it a good idea to start processing translucent zirconia in the dental office? According to Dr. Mike Skramstad (CEREC trainer and practitioner form Orono, Minnesota) and Dr. Sameer Puri (Director of CAD/CAM at CDOCS), it clearly is, as it may change everyone’s way of practicing dentistry for the better. In their lecture, the two experts describe their chairside workflow in detail, including finishing and polishing steps.

How to select the best zirconia for a specific case? In their lecture, the popular master ceramists RDT Aki Yoshida (Gnathos Dental Studio in Weston, Massachusetts) and DT Nondas Vlachopoulos (AestheticLab in Athens, Greece) present their success strategies. Their focus is on the selection of the best suitable type of zirconia and finishing technique depending on the indication and on patient-specific needs.

Is it possible to simplify direct restorative procedures without compromising the outcomes? In many situations, it is – provided that the right materials and techniques are selected. Dr. Nicola Scotti (University of Turin, Italy) and Prof. Lorenzo Breschi (University of Bologna, Italy) will focus on the single-shade technique, discussing its capabilities and limitations.

How to condition ceramic surfaces prior to their cementation? And what are the parameters guiding the decision for adhesive, self-adhesive or conventional systems? Dr. Gerard Chiche (Augusta University, Dental College of Georgia) and Prof. Dr. Markus B. Blatz (University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) know the answers. In their lecture, they share exactly the knowledge needed to achieve predictable results.

Register for free!

The symposium starts on October 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm Central European Standard Time. Registration is required and possible for the whole symposium or for specific sessions. Between the lectures, employees from Kuraray Noritake Dental will provide some company insights by sharing facts and stories from their everyday work. In the president’s closing message, an interesting outlook will be given.

Dental professionals attending the full symposium will receive five CE credits, but attending particular sessions of your interest separately is also possible.

For more information and registration, please visit www.kuraraynoritakecampus.com.

Looking for dental opinion leaders

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. is dedicated to the fulfilment and success of every dental professional’s career. That is why we never stop developing high-quality dental products and services, while supporting highest-level functional and enduring aesthetic outcomes. Born in Japan; we are proud to be masters in creating science-based, reliable and predictable dental solutions.

Surround yourself with the right people

In order to set the course for ground-breaking future innovations and to put our dental portfolio to the test, we are looking for you! We have established a team of knowledgeable, approachable and friendly professionals to support you and open up access to a vast network of experienced scientists and clinicians to further your career and research efforts whether that is in vitro or in vivo.

Now you know who we are, how about you?

Your insights, ideas and expertise are invaluable to us whether you are working as a general clinician or as a researcher at the university. We are always on the lookout for persons who are interested in investing time to help the dental world understand our product portfolio in detail.

It is your kind of expertise we cannot wait to utilize, be that:

✔ testing and evaluating our products in different stages of development
✔ conducting in-vitro and in-vivo studies with our products and solutions
✔ documenting clinical procedures executed with our products and describing your path to success.

Interested? Come by at IADR in Marseille, September 15-17, 2022, and meet our Scientific Marketing team at booth No. 23.

Case by Dr. Aleksandra Łyżwińska, Warsaw, Poland

ABSTRACT

Indirect overlays are the contemporary restoration standard for posterior teeth with extensive hard tissue loss. They provide for cuspal coverage, which decreases the likeliness of coronal and/or root fracture. At the same time and in contrast to crowns, overlay preparations minimize the removal of sound tooth structure especially in the cervical region, which is a critical factor.¹ Modern dental resin composites allow for direct cuspal coverage in a single-visit appointment. The results of in-vitro studies suggest that these direct overlays are a suitable alternative to their indirect counterparts in specific situations.^2-6 The following case report is used to describe the direct restoration procedure by means of a maxillary right molar with an extensive, deep MOD lesion.

INTRODUCTION

In the context of treating a tooth with an extensive carious lesion, a biomechanical risk assessment should be performed. The primary method of reducing the likeliness of tooth fracture is treatment with a restoration that provides cuspal coverage. The contemporary gold standard for biomechanically compromised teeth are adhesively cemented overlays as an alternative to crowns.¹ Another option that does not involve labwork is a direct overlay restoration.^2-6 The direct approach is especially suitable for long-term temporization, which may be required during orthodontic treatment, for example.

CLINICAL CASE

The 40-year-old male patient was referred to my office before an orthodontic and prosthetic treatment. Intraoral examination (Figs. 1 and 2) revealed:

• Tetracycline discolouration,
• Multiple extensive composite restorations with marginal leakage,
• Primary and secondary carious lesions, and
• Significant mechanical weakness^7,8 (mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavities, cusp loss, cracks).

Fig. 1. Initial situation – extensive MOD composite resin restoration.

Fig. 2. Initial situation – unacceptable contact points, palatal wall crack line.

Based on a clinical and radiological examination (Fig. 3), it was decided to restore the maxillary right first molar with a direct overlay, which should serve as a long-term temporary for the duration of orthodontic treatment. Once the local anaesthetic had been administered, rubber dam was placed in the first quadrant and the cusps of the affected first molar were reduced. For subgingival tooth preparation, a rubber dam sheet was temporarily moved behind the second upper molar (Fig. 4). In order to obtain a good emergence profile of the restoration and a tight fit of the sectional matrix, the gingivectomy was performed with an electric surgical knife (Surtron 50D, LED SPA) (Fig. 5). The main advantages of a diathermal cut are instant tissue coagulation and hemostasis⁹.

Fig. 3. Bite-wing radiograph: Maxillary fist molar with an overhang and negative profile of the distal wall.

Fig. 4. Initial preparation with reduction of the cusps and exposure of gingiva.

Fig. 5. Gingivectomy performed using a surgical electric knife.

In accordance with the European Society of Endodontology’s guidelines on the management of deep caries¹⁰, the deepest part of the cavity was cleaned in full rubber dam isolation (Nic Tone Dental Dam, MDC Dental) (Fig. 6). Carious-tissue excavation was carried out using round burs, then the enamel and dentin were air-abraded with 50-μm aluminum oxide (Microetcher IIa, Danville). Multiple cracks, penetrating through the enamel and partially the dentin, occurred within the mesial and palatal walls. The presence of cracks crossing the dentin-enamel junction is an absolute indication to cuspal coverage^8,11.

An appropriate rubber dam isolation is essential in adhesive dentistry. Beyond the obvious advantage of a clean operation field uncontaminated by saliva and moisture, the rubber dam contributes to keeping periodontal tissues at a distance form a tooth. In order to ensure both, maximum retraction and sufficient space to work, the rubber dam was inverted (introduced to the gingival sulcus) and stabilized using PTFE tape (Fig. 7). The mesial wall was restored using a blue 3D Composite-Tight 3D Fusion matrix ring (Garrison) and a medium standard Sectional Contoured Metal Matrix (TOR VM, Fig. 8). Due to its extensiveness and shape, restoration of the distal wall was more difficult to perform.

Fig. 6. Rubber dam newly placed in the interproximal area. Full isolation is essential for the excavation of the infected dentin in the deepest part of the cavity.

Fig. 7. PTFE tape placement for improving isolation in the gingival area. Al₂O₃ sandblasting.

Fig. 8. Mesial matrix fit.

The first attempt to adapt an elongated Sectional Contoured Metal Matrix and the green 3D Composite-Tight 3D Fusion (Garrison) ended with failure (Fig. 9). The matrix was changed for a longer and more curved one (Fig. 10). The ring was replaced by a smaller Palodent V3 Ring (Dentsply Sirona, Fig. 11). Due to the depth of the carious lesion, an antibacterial adhesive system was used (CLEARFIL™ SE Protect, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.). It contains the MDPB monomer, which offers an antibacterial effect that lasts even after hybrid layer formation^12-14. Furthermore, the fluoride included in the bond liquid intensifies the cariostatic mechanism of CLEARFIL™ SE Protect and supports the so-called “Super Dentin” formation¹⁵.

Fig. 9. Insufficient fit of the distal matrix.

Fig. 10. New, longer and more curved matrix in place.

Fig. 11. Different matrix ring placed in the distal area.

After polymerization of the bonding agent, the nanohybrid flowable composite resin (CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow High, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) was applied in a thin layer. The proximal wall was restored using both packable (CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) and flowable composite resin (CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Super Low, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) (Figs. 12 and 13). Core build-up was performed with bulk-fill type composite. The cusps were reconstructed free-hand with the previously used CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal (Figs. 14 and 15). The universality of this product provides for a good optical integration and blending with the adjusted tissue, regardless of the colour of the underlying tooth structure. The fissures were gently highlighted using brown tints.

Fig. 12. Thin layer of flowable composite resin CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow High (A2) applied on the cavity floor. The proximal walls are built up with build-up by CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal and CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Super Low (A2).

Fig. 13. Proximal walls build-up – palatal view.

Fig. 14. Core build-up. Free-hand cusp coverage with CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal, palatal view.

Fig. 15. Cusp coverage – occlusal view.

The initial polishing was performed with the rubber dam still in place. The excesses of composite resin were removed with the aid of abrasive discs, diamond burs and a “Brownie” polisher (BAL, Nevadent). Pre-polishing and high-shine polishing were executed with TWIST™ DIA for Composite (Kuraray Europe GmbH.) supported by a goat hair brush (Micerium) (Figs. 16 to 17).

Fig. 16. Occlusal surface after surface modeling with CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal and initial polishing.

Fig. 17. Occlusal surface after modeling with CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal and initial polishing – palatal view.

After removal of the rubber dam, the occlusal contact points of the direct overlay were adjusted (Figs. 18 and 19). Every spot touched by the burr was subsequently repolished according to the previously described protocol (Figs. 20 and 21).

Fig. 18. Occlusal adjustment. Contact points recorded with articulation paper (100 μm).

Fig. 19. Occlusal adjustment. Contact points recorded with articulation paper (100 μm= and articulation foil (16 μm).

Fig. 20. Final effect after polishing with TWIST™ DIA for Composite.

FINAL SITUATION

Fig. 21. Final effect – palatal view.

CONCLUSION

As a result of decades of improvements mainly with regard to the filler density and polishability, modern dental composites offer a great gloss retention and favourable wear properties. In addition, polymerization shrinkage has been decreased due to the integration of nanohybrid filler technology. Those features allow us to restore biomechanically compromised teeth using a direct restoration technique.

Direct overlays are a suitable alternative for a conventional indirect restoration in many situations.^18,19 According to researchers, the advantages of direct restorations with cuspal coverage include minimal tooth preparation, vital pulp-oriented treatment, the possibility to treat patients in a single appointment and a potentially lower cost of the treatment.^18-20 However, it should be emphasized that the presented technique requires advanced restorative skills that need to be acquired first before starting to implement it.

Dentist:

DR. ALEKSANDRA ŁYŻWIŃSKA
Warsaw, Poland

Dr. Aleksandra Łyżwińska is a restorative dentist. She graduated from the Warsaw Medical University in 2017, where she was an assistant professor at the Department of Conservative Dentisyty and Endodontics. Her focus lies in modern adhesive techniques, resin composites and biomaterials.

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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.

Prosthodontic treatment concepts have evolved over the past decades. While some time ago, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and bridges were placed wherever a defect was too large for a direct restoration, the current trend is toward less invasive therapies with highly aesthetic, tooth-coloured materials.

These modern treatment concepts can lead to reliable outcomes when a high-performance resin cement system is used that establishes a durably strong bond to tooth structure on one side and the restoration on the other. The reason is that less invasive often means that restorations have minimal or no retentive elements and extremely thin walls, and a strong chemical bond is a mechanism that holds them in place over time. Depending on the type of restoration and area in the mouth, aesthetic properties of the cementation system are also extremely important, as the typically highly translucent, thin restorations tend to reveal the appearance of the structures underneath to a certain extent.

Universal cements

In the context of striving toward the streamlining of clinical procedures in restorative dentistry, several manufacturers have developed resins cements that work with fewer components and are suitable for a large number of indications. PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal is a popular example. The self-adhesive, dual-cure resin cement is the only product of its category that works as a standalone solution even on glass ceramics (without the need for a separate primer).

The need for specialists

There are specific clinical situations, however, that require more working time than a dual-cure resin cement can offer. This is the case whenever multiple non-retentive restorations are to be placed simultaneously, a technique that is recommended for veneers. The greatest benefits of placing the thin and highly aesthetic restorations at once lie in the proper positioning of the restorations and in the minimized risk of contamination: When the veneers are placed one after the other, a slightly malpositioned and already fixed veneer might hinder proper positioning of the adjacent restorations and haemorrhage occurring in the context of excess cement removal or finishing of the margin might contaminate the working field. When all veneers are placed simultaneously, repositioning is possible, while excess removal and polishing are accomplished in a moment when blood and debris will no longer endanger the integrity of the restorations, which increases the security during the whole procedure. This task is best fulfilled by a light-curing veneer specialist.

Handling of a thin ceramic veneer.

Required properties of veneers cements

Undoubtedly, the key feature of a specialist resin cement system is a long working time sufficient for simultaneous cementation of multiple restorations. In addition, its consistency and handling properties are also important as they can help users overcome the challenge of accurate positioning and reduce the time and effort involved in veneer placement. And finally, the system needs to provide excellent bond strength over time and support long-lasting aesthetics, properties valuable for every kind of resin cement, but the latter being particularly important for thin restorations in the aesthetic zone. Luckily, PANAVIA™ Veneer LC offers all those features.

The system consists of PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer that establishes a strong bond to enamel and dentin, PANAVIA™ Veneer LC Paste as the cement and the CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS that has been part of PANAVIA™ V5 cementation system. The latter is responsible for a high bond strength to all types of restorative materials.

Mastering the working time challenge

The light-curing cement paste offers a long working time of 200 seconds* due to its excellent stability under ambient light. As a consequence, dental practitioners may place multiple veneers simultaneously without having to race against setting. Polymerization may be started whenever the user is ready for it. The one-component self-etching tooth primer (PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer) does not contain any photo initiators and does not cure alone. When applied, it etches and penetrates into the tooth surface for 20 seconds and is ready to bond strongly to PANAVIA™ Veneer LC Paste. The integrated touch-cure technology is the key feature safeguarding a high bond strength to tooth structure without shortening the working time.

*Working time under ambient light on PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer (8000 Lux): 200 seconds

Providing for precise placement

In order to streamline the clinical seating procedure from cement application to polishing, PANAVIA™ Veneer LC has been equipped with a set of well-balanced handling properties. Newly developed spherical silica fillers in the cement provide that it stays put where applied, but flows well when the veneer is seated on the tooth – for easy placement without drifting or sagging. During application across the intaglio surface, the resin cement does not stick to the application tip, a property achieved by the addition of nanocluster filler technology. The special design of the syringe’s application tip optimizes control over the amount of cement applied. Ans last but not least, excess cement may be easily removed in one piece using an explorer after a one-second tack-cure, while polishing of the margins is quickly accomplished.

Hiding the margins

Being extremely thin, highly translucent and mainly used to restore teeth in the exposed anterior region of the maxilla, veneers have to be placed with a cement that is and remains undetectable underneath the restoration and at its margins. PANAVIA™ Veneer LC is available in four highly aesthetic shades with matching try-in pastes, so that a precise shade match with the restoration can be achieved and verified in the patient’s mouth. Additional features contributing to undetectable margins are the resin cement’s flowability and low film thickness: They enable users to easily produce an evenly distributed, thin cement layer for aesthetic outcomes. For those afraid that coffee, tea, acidic drinks or constant tooth brushing might reveal the margins over time, there is good news as well: PANAVIA™ Veneer LC offers a high polish retention and colour stability over time. The well-balanced formulation and the touch-cure technology are responsible for this resistance to discolouration.

Trusted expertise

All these beneficial features make PANAVIA™ Veneer LC worth testing. Additional arguments are the fact that its primers are tried and tested components of the highly popular PANAVIA™ V5 system and that Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. is a proven expert on adhesive products. It developed the original MDP Monomer in 1981 and introduced the first adhesive resin cement containing this monomer in 1983. Since then, the company has improved existing formulations and developed existing technologies that ultimately resulted in the current line-up of cementation solutions for every need and indication.

Excellent gloss retention is one of the properties providing for undetectable margins over time.

Kuraray Noritake Dental’s reputation as a pioneer in the field of dental adhesives is grounded in its development of the MDP monomer. Patented in 1981, the monomer was used two years later in the composite cement PANAVIA™ EX and has since formed the backbone of many other successful products. Now, the company has combined the original MDP monomer with hydrophilic amide monomers to create rapid bond technology that powers CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick - a universal solution emblematic of Kuraray Noritake Dental’s history of success and commitment to innovation.

Advances in modern dental bonding technology have resulted in a reduction in the number of components needed for total-etching and self-etching processes. However, the basic handling of these adhesives has, by and large, changed surprisingly little. Many adhesives require a shaking of the bottle before usage, extensive rubbing of the liquid and/or waiting for a period of time. Often the application of multiple layers is needed. A reliance on slow penetrating monomers means that, for traditional one-bottle adhesives, bonding to the challenging dentine substrate is a slow and technique-sensitive process.

Through the integration of newly developed amide monomers, rapid bond technology provides CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick with excellent hydrophilic properties and the ability to penetrate the wet dentine fast and effectively. There is no need to wait after the application for air-drying before proceeding - this delay has been eliminated - and a tight and long-lasting seal of the cavity is established after light-curing. Bonding with CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick is easy and efficient and comes with predictable clinical outcomes, thanks to rapid bond technology.

Impressively low water sorption

One of the most important indicators of long-term success in dentine bonding is the level of water sorption in the bond’s organic matrix. A high rate of water sorption has been clinically linked to the ongoing physical deterioration of bonds, which may lead to the development of secondary caries. For this reason, we have chosen to keep the HEMA content as low as possible.

CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick creates a highly cross-linked polymer network owing to the amide monomers used in rapid bond technology. As a result, it demonstrates a relatively low rate of water sorption, meaning that these cross-linked polymers are more stable in the long term.

Aesthetic, effective bonds

Rapid bond technology does not just provide a basis for long-lasting bonding excellence. The thin film layer (5–10 μm) of CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick delivers restorations a clear aesthetic appeal, and its densely cross-linked polymer network reinforces the stability of this outer layer and provides resistance to marginal discoloration.

By combining Kuraray Noritake Dental’s original MDP monomer with hydrophilic amide monomers, rapid bond technology is truly the engine that powers CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick.