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KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Block on viimeisin lisäys Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc:n tuotevalikoimaan. Yhtiö tunnetaan innovoinneistaan ja erityisosaamisestaan, jonka se on ajan mittaan hankkinut restauraatiomateriaalien kehittämisestä ja työstämisestä.

KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Block on valmistettu ainutlaatuisella ja innovatiivisella menetelmällä. Sen avulla hammaslääketieteen ammattilaiset voivat toteuttaa ilman sintrausta restauraation, joka kestää erinomaisesti käytössä ja säilyy kauniin kiiltävänä pitkään. Toimenpide vaatii entistä vähemmän aikaa ja vaivaa – ja lopputulos on kaikin puolin erittäin laadukas.

Uusi KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Block valmistetaan nanokokoisista täyteainepartikkeleista, jotka puristetaan tiiviiksi blokiksi. Blokki kyllästetään kauttaaltaan tasaisesti resiinimonomeereilla, minkä jälkeen se polymeroidaan lämmöllä. Tuloksena on täysin uudentyyppinen, luja hybridikeraami, joka kestää purentapaineen ja säilyttää upean kiiltonsa pitkään.

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Kuraray Europe Benelux B.V., Nordics & Baltics, infonordics@kuraray.com, +358 942 453 274

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Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. on Kuraray Medical Inc:n ja Noritake Dental Supply Co:n fuusiossa huhtikuussa 2012 muodostettu yhtiö. Yhdistämällä näiden kahden monikansallisen yrityksen vahvuudet Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. pyrkii luomaan maailmanlaajuisesti johtavia ratkaisuja ja saavuttamaan synergioita tuotekehityksessä, tuotannossa ja myyntitoiminnoissa.

Yhtiö hyödyntää poikkeuksellisen laajaa orgaanisen ja epäorgaanisen kemian alan osaamistaan, jonka pohjalta se kehittää jatkuvasti huippulaadukkaita hammaslääketieteen tuotteita niin keramiasta ja yhdistelmämuoveista kuin biomateriaaleistakin.

Kuraray Noritake Dentalilla asiakkaan hymy on pääasia. Yhtiö on aina halunnut inspiroida hammaslääketieteen ammattilaisia, ja niin nyt kuin tulevaisuudessakin sen tavoitteena on tuoda markkinoille ratkaisuja, jotka vaativat vain vähän invasiivisia toimenpiteitä ja joiden sisältämät lisäaineet ovat luonnonmukaisia. Niiden ansiosta asiakkaat voivat säilyttää omat hampaansa koko elämän.

Käänteentekevä itsekiinnittyvä resiinisementti kiinnitys- ja silanointitekniikoiden kehittäjältä, Kuraray Noritake Dentalilta: PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal.

PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal sisältää ainutlaatuisen silanointiaineen (LCSi-monomeerin), jonka ansiosta sementoinnilla saavutetaan luja ja kestävä kemiallinen sidos lähes mihin tahansa materiaaliin: posliiniin, litiumdisilikaattiin, yhdistelmämuoviin ja jopa lasikeramiaan – erillistä esikäsittelyliuosta ei tarvita. Pasta sisältää myös alkuperäistä MDP-monomeeria suurina pitoisuuksina, joten se reagoi kemiallisesti zirkoniaan, dentiiniin ja kiilteeseen.
Tuotteesta on saatavilla Automix-annosteluruiskuissa ja helpon applikoinnin ansiosta erillistä annostelijaa ei tarvita. PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal soveltuu kruunujen, siltojen, inlay- ja onlay-täytteiden, nastojen ja jopa adhesiivisten siltojen sementointiin. Ainutlaatuinen kovetustekniikoiden yhdistelmä takaa, että sementti kovettuu nopeasti ja tuloksena on kestävä ja aukoton kiinnitys. Sementointi on nyt monipuolisempaa ja helpompaa ja tulokset kestävämpiä kuin koskaan aikaisemmin.

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• Monipuoliset indikaatiot, mukaan lukien adhesiiviset sillat ja litiumdisilikaatti
• Vaivaton säilytys huoneenlämmössä*
• Helppo applikoida kevyesti painaen
• Paranneltu endokärki, jonka avulla applikointi juurikanavaan on entistä helpompaa
*alle 25 °C silaanista (LCSi) huolimatta

Lisätietoja löytyy osoitteesta www.kuraraynoritake.eu/fi/panavia-sa-cement-universal Kuraray Europe Benelux B.V., Nordics & Baltics, infonordics@kuraray.com, +358 942 453 274
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PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal on viimeisin lisäys Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc:n tuotevalikoimaan. Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. on Kuraray Medical Inc:n ja Noritake Dental Supply Co:n fuusiossa huhtikuussa 2012 muodostettu yhtiö. Yhdistämällä näiden kahden monikansallisen yrityksen vahvuudet Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. pyrkii luomaan maailmanlaajuisesti johtavia ratkaisuja ja saavuttamaan synergioita tuotekehityksessä, tuotannossa ja myyntitoiminnoissa.
Yhtiö hyödyntää poikkeuksellisen laajaa orgaanisen ja epäorgaanisen kemian osaamistaan, jonka pohjalta se kehittää jatkuvasti huippulaadukkaita hammaslääketieteen tuotteita niin keramiasta ja yhdistelmämuoveista kuin luonnonmukaisista materiaaleistakin.
Kuraray Noritake Dentalilla asiakkaan hymy on pääasia. Yhtiö on aina halunnut inspiroida hammaslääketieteen ammattilaisia, ja niin nyt kuin tulevaisuudessakin sen tavoitteena on tuoda markkinoille ratkaisuja, jotka vaativat vain vähän
invasiivisia toimenpiteitä ja joiden sisältämät lisäaineet ovat luonnonmukaisia. Niiden ansiosta asiakkaat voivat säilyttää omat hampaansa koko elämän.

An ideal composite material should satisfy three basic requirements: function, aesthetics and biocompatibility. A member of the CLEARFIL MAJESTY family, Kuraray Noritake Dental’s CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow combines excellent handling, polishability and mechanical strength to provide a solution for all cavity classes. This universal flowable composite employs silane and filler technologies to maximise both its procedural and aesthetic outcomes, allowing dentists to create long-lasting restorations with reduced chairside time.

A new standard for flowable composites

Traditionally, a composite’s flowability has been inversely related to its filler content. When flowable composites were first introduced in the mid-1990s, their lower viscosity was enabled by a filler level much lower than that of conventional composites. This, however, meant that these flowables fared poorly in a clinical setting, demonstrating inferior mechanical properties when compared to traditional hybrid composites.

With CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow, dentists can now use a flowable composite with mechanical properties comparable to those of conventional alternatives. Thanks to Kuraray Noritake Dental’s silane technology, millions of submicron filler particles fit into the composite, reliably adhering to the resin and maintaining long-term stability. CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow possesses a scientifically tested flexural strength of over 150 MPa, similar to that of a universal nano hybrid composite, making it suitable for use in Class I and II restorations.

Aesthetic restorations

However, the small, durable particles of CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow provide more than just mechanical reliability. Special cluster fillers provide a light diffusion effect that is similar to that of natural teeth, meaning that the material blends effortlessly with the existing tooth structure. Unlike other flowables, CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow is glossy immediately after curing. This gloss can be improved with remarkable simplicity—simply wipe the cured resin with an ethanol-moistened gauze or cotton roll to produce a smooth surface that is proven to maintain its gloss over time.

Ideal handling

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow’s low viscosity monomers ensure that it has excellent handling characteristics, promising better sculpting for the dentist. The flowable composite does not stick to the needle tip or to any instruments, only adhering to the area to which it is applied, while the proprietary design of the syringe itself minimises air bubbles when dispensing. Once dispensed, the paste possesses great consistency with its non-slumping formula, ensuring that it can maintain its shape. A truly universal composite, CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow allows dentists to create highly aesthetic restorations with ease.

Obtain results in four simple steps

Creating aesthetic and durable restorations has never been more achievable. Simply prepare the cavity and apply bonding, dispense and sculpt the CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow, light-cure and, finally, polish. It’s as easy as that.

DENTAL ADVISOR SIX-MONTH PROGRESS REPORT

Summary
Over a six-month period, 96 restorations were placed. The clinical performance at the time of placement was excellent for esthetics, handling, ease of adjustment, and ease of finish/polish. There were no reports of post-operative sensitivity or debonding. Based on the placement period, CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick with CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow received a clinical performance rating of 100%.

Description:

CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow is a light-cured, universal flowable composite.

It contains submicron fillers that are treated with a proprietary silane

coupling agent to provide for low shrinkage and high mechanical

properties. The submicron fillers and high filler load provide for esthetics.

CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick is a single-bottle, universal bonding agent

that contains a novel rapid bond technology and releases fluoride. It is

compatible with total-, self- and selective-etch techniques and with light-,

self- and dual-cured materials (with CLEARFIL DC Activator).

Clinical Evaluation Protocol (Six Months):

A total of 96 CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick with CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES

Flow restorations were placed in 44 molars, 26 premolars and 26 anterior

teeth (Figure 1). The classification of restorations was recorded as 44 Class

I, 7 Class II, 1 Class III, 30 Class V, and 14 Class VI restorations (Figure 2).

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Results at Six Months:

There were no reports of post-operative sensitivity for CLEARFIL Universal

Bond Quick with CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow. All 96 restorations received

excellent ratings of five for esthetics, handling, ease of adjustment, and

ease of finish/polish (Figure 3). No debonding was observed.

All restorations were evaluated at placement in the following areas: lack
of post-operative sensitivity, esthetics, handling, ease of adjustment, and
ease of finish/polish. Restorations were evaluated on a 1-5 rating scale:
1 = poor, 2 = fair, 3 = good, 4 = very good, 5 = excellent.

Consultants’ Comments
• “I love flowables - CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow is in a class of its own.”
• “I use CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow regularly in areas of incipient decay
- flows well, very esthetic and polishes easily.”
• “CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow is my go-to flowable to repair small chips
in anterior teeth. It blends seamlessly with the tooth.”
• “Great to use in abfraction areas in conjunction with CLEARFIL
Universal Bond Quick. CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow bonds well and is
very easy to finish and polish. Patients love the outcome.”

Get to know the CLEARFIL MAJESTY family

Kuraray Noritake Dental is proud to present the CLEARFIL MAJESTY family, a series of universal composites designed for reliable, natural-looking restorations. With its brightness-based shade system for direct composites, CLEARFIL MAJESTY is another symbol of our company’s dedication to research and development, promising ease of use and reproducibility for the dentist.

CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Classic and Premium

A universal nano-hybrid composite resin with a high refractive matrix, CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Classic was introduced to the world at the 2013 International Dental Show in Germany. It combines easy sculpting with a predictable and aesthetic finish for a composite that will benefit both the dentist and the patient. With 15 precisely matched VITA shades and some special shades for whitening, it is suitable for a range of anterior and posterior restorations, including all cavity classes, composite facings, intra-oral repairs of fractured crowns and bridges, and corrections of tooth positioning and shape. CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Classic uses Kuraray Noritake Dental’s Light Diffusion (LD) technology to accurately replicate the diffusive properties of dentine. This feature means that restorations blend in with the existing tooth structure, rendering them virtually undetectable.

Through its fixed shade combinations of dentine and enamel, CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Premium is able to cover three VITA shades at once, making natural-looking restorations easily achievable. This dual-layer aspect means that there is an optimal built-in pairing of enamel translucency and dentine opacity, eliminating the need for any complicated shading schemes. By also incorporating LD technology, CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Premium is able to adjust the colour saturation and tint to that of the neighbouring tooth issue automatically. The small particle size of its proprietary nano-filled composite ensures easy polishing with a durable gloss, promising an aesthetic and seamless restoration.

CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow

A light-curing universal, flowable composite, CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow combines easy handling, high polishability and impressive mechanical strength to provide a material for all cavity classes. Thanks to Kuraray Noritake Dental’s silane technology, its submicron filler particles adhere reliably to the resin and maintain long-term stability. These small yet durable particles allow restorations made with CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow to keep their high level of enamel gloss over time, with special cluster fillers providing a light diffusion property similar to that of natural teeth. The gloss itself is remarkably simple to achieve: just wipe the cured resin with an ethanol-moistened gauze or cotton roll to produce a smooth surface.

CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow’s excellent handling characteristics allow for better sculpting. The material does not stick to the needle tip or to any instruments, only adhering to the area to which it is applied, and the proprietary design of the syringe itself minimises air bubbles when dispensing. A truly universal composite, CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow allows dentists to create highly aesthetic restorations with ease.

Kuraray Noritake Dental concludes a patent license agreement with 3M In March 2018, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (President: Kiyoyuki Arikawa), with its Head Office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, concluded a license agreement with the 3M Company, whose Head Office is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. The agreement concerns a patented method for producing multilayered ceramics, European patent No. 2024300, held by Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.

Summary of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. ceramic business

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. launched the zirconia disc that has been commercialized through the use of our layered ceramic production method in 2012. The product has multi-layered structure with four different colored zirconia powders that feature a smooth transition of color gradation between layers. We took advantage of the dental ceramic coloring technology we had accumulated through the development of porcelains. Success was achieved in controlling the shrinkage of the layers by optimizing the amounts of pigments added, thereby achieving great accuracy in terms of adaptation. In 2015, we also launched a new series zirconia which has the high degree of translucency of natural tooth enamel and is suitable for the esthetic restorations of anterior teeth. In January 2018, zirconia block joined the zirconia family as our new solution for the fabrication of zirconia restorations. This new product achieves a well-balanced combination of appropriate mechanical properties and good esthetics with a short baking time. Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. is committed to developing new dental materials that contribute to the dental industry. Our products have become even more competitive on the global market because of our intense pursuit of technological innovation.

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No other resin cement offers such ease of use and consistency in procedure. Indeed, the unrivalled simplicity and predictability of PANAVIA V5 is nothing less than astonishing.

Always the same cementation procedure. Always the special PANAVIA V5 Tooth Primer for the pretreatment of the tooth. And always CLEARFIL CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS to prime the restoration. 

In 1983, Kuraray introduced the PANAVIA EX resin cement and, with it, our patented MDP adhesive monomer. Since then, the MDP monomer has repeatedly been clinically proved and has set the industry’s adhesive standard for over 30 years. PANAVIA V5 is the newest addition to the PANAVIA cement line and sets a new adhesive benchmark for resin cements by providing self-cure dentine bond strengths equal to our gold standard light-cure bonding agent CLEARFIL SE BOND.

PANAVIA V5 is able to provide strong bonding not just to hydroxyapatite but to metals and zirconia as well. It can be used for all clinical cementation indications, including on crowns, veneers, inlays/onlays, bridges, crowns/abutments on implants, and posts. With PANAVIA V5, you always follow the same procedures prior to prosthetic cementation: roughen and prime the prosthesis, prime the tooth, and apply the cement to the prosthesis.

Aesthetic stability in shading 

When it comes to maintaining shade in aesthetic cementation, conventional composite cements tend to discolour over time. With PANAVIA V5, Kuraray Noritake Dental presents an amine-free paste in five different shades—Universal (A2), Clear, Brown (A4), White and Opaque (only in self-cure mode)—that has been scientifically proved to demonstrate a lower level of post-curing colour variance than amine-based cements do. In addition, the new PANAVIA V5 try-in paste allows you to accurately simulate the shading of your cementation before it has been performed. As part of Kuraray Noritake Dental’s continued commitment to excellence in adhesion, this combination aims to enable the continued stability and natural appearance of the cement shading after curing.

PANAVIA V5 Tooth Primer

Almost all dual-cure resin cements available have been scientifically demonstrated to require light curing to achieve an acceptable bond strength. Thanks to Kuraray Noritake Dental’s focus on research and development, the MDP monomer-based PANAVIA V5 Tooth Primer contains a new catalyst that solves this issue. It provides an accelerated curing process from the moment the cement touches the primer, which, in turn, leads to a high degree of conversion from monomer to polymer. PANAVIA V5 presents a milestone in adhesion, as it offers improved bond strength for all tooth structures, even when used in the self-cure mode.

Prime with CLEARFIL CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS

PANAVIA V5 is designed for use in conjunction with CLEARFIL CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS, a stable universal primer that contains both Kuraray Noritake Dental’s original MDP monomer and a silane monomer. This allows it to bond to all silica-based ceramics (including lithium disilicate), zirconia, composites and metals. It provides excellent bond strengths to all of these materials, as well as procedural simplicity.

To find out more about integrating PANAVIA V5 into your restorative workflow, visit www.kuraraynoritake.eu/en/panavia-v5.html

By Paul de Kok, Amsterdam (KVPA) Periodontic Clinic & ACTA

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The Patient
Joris reported to the clinic with two discoloured composite two discoloured class IV composite restorations in tooth 11 and 21 11 and 21 (picture 1). These vital teeth were traumatized in his childhood. He was not satisfied with the aesthetics of the restorations neither with the overall shape and colour of the two teeth. It was therefore decided to make porcelain facings for tooth 11 and 21.

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The preparation
In order to limit the sacrifice of healthy tooth tissue while still creating sufficient space for the porcelain, a preparation was chosen with an incisal reduction of 1.5mm and a buccal reduction of 0.5mm. A so-called depth cutter – a diamond drill with 0.5mm deep recesses – was used to achieve this (picture 2).

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To be able to adjust the shape of the mid-line to the new facings, cutting was carried out centrally through the contact. From the distal aspect the contactpoint was remained. The thin shoulder was positioned equi-gingivally, so that a dry operative field could be achieved without damage to the gingiva.

The preparations were then finished using fine drills and polishing discs. The existing, well bonded diamonds composite restorations were left in situ (picture 3).

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Since the transparent facings are very thin, the colour of the cut teeth is significant. The colour of the cores was therefore matched using the Natural Die colour guide (picture 4). Finally, impressions were made. Temporary restorations were placed by means of 4 spot etching points and bonding.

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Cementation
To combine superior aesthetics with adequate strength, pressed lithium disilicate restorations were chosen for Joris. Prior to cementing the facings, they were tried for size and checked for marginal integrity, contact points, occlusion/articulation and aesthetics. Then the correct cement colour was established by testing the facings with various try-in colours PANAVIATM V5 Universal (A2); Universal (A2) appeared to be the most appropriate colour in Joris’s case. The teeth were then polished with pumice and the facings were cleaned with alcohol, after which the teeth from 14 up to and including 24 were isolate by a rubber dam.
An incisor clamp was placed on the first teeth to be cemented. The facing was tried for fitting once more to ensure that it was free of contact with the rubber dam or the clamp and that the operative field of the preparation was totally dry (picture 5).

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The facing was etched with 9% fluoricacid (picture 6) for 20 seconds to achieve micro-mechanical retention.

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It was then rinsed with water for 20 seconds before being neutralised in a solution containing ceramic neutralising powder. CLEARFILTM CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS was then applied to the facing. This ensures chemical bonding between the facing and the composite cement thanks to the incorporated silane and MDP. The adjacent teeth were separated by means of a transparent strip, after which the preparation was etched with 35% phosphoric acid (picture 7). TOOTH PRIMERTM was applied after thorough rinsing with water and drying after it had taken effect for 20 seconds.

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A thin layer of PANAVIA V5 cement was then applied to the facing. The facing was placed on the preparation with the application of light finger pressure. A microbrush was used to remove the major excess along the margins. The cement of the buccal and palatal aspect was light cured for 5 seconds. A sharp scaler and floss were used to remove the final excess. Glycerine gel was then applied to the outline to avoid oxygen inhibition during curing. The cement was finally light cured from both sides for 20 seconds, the glycerine gel was rinsed away and the margins were finished by means of a composite polishing stone. After placement of the first facing, the rubber dam clamp was moved to the neighbouring tooth so the cementation of the second facing could proceed. This facing was once more tried for fit, pre-treated and cemented in an identical manner (picture 8).

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The result
The facings were checked a few weeks later (picture 9). Joris was very satisfied with the aesthetics of his two central incisors. The transitions from tooth to restoration were invisible and the gingiva was healthy.

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The transparency, surface structure and gloss are better adjusted to the neighbouring elements and to Joris’s smile (picture 10).

Dentist:

Paul de Kok, Amsterdam Periodontics Clinic

Paul de Kok studied dentistry at the ACTA and is an authorised restorative dentist at the Amsterdam Periodontic Clinic (KvPA), where he treats referred patients with restoration and aesthetic issues. In addition, Paul teaches indirect restorative dentistry at the Oral Functional Anatomy faculty of ACTA as well as conducting research in the Materials Science department. He also delivers lectures about this discipline at both a national and international level.

Dental technician: Eric van der Winden, Oral Design Center Holland

PAUL DE KOK USED CLEARFIL CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS AND PANAVIA V5 FOR HIS CASE STUDY

PRESS RELEASE

EXPERTS PRESENT IMPORTANT FINDINGS ON THE ADVANCED BONDING PROPERTIES OF THE NEW ONE-BOTTLE UNIVERSAL ADHESIVE: CLEARFIL™ UNIVERSAL BOND QUICK

Hattersheim, Germany – January 2017  

The 2nd December 2016 saw the annual Kuraray Noritake Expert Symposium in Frankfurt with more than 60 leading adhesives and composites experts from universities all over Europe meeting to discuss and share new advances in the world of adhesive technology, notably CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick: the new one-bottle universal adhesive by Kuraray Noritake Dental which is to be launched in Europe in February. Prof. Dr. Bart Van Meerbeek from the KU Leuven - BIOMAT - University Hospitals Leuven/Belgium, acted as Symposium Moderator.

Starting off the day’s proceedings, Yusuke Fujimura, Technical Manager and Chief Developer at Kuraray Noritake Dental demonstrated how, unlike most other bonding agents, CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick works instantly, removing the need for waiting time, extensive rubbing or multiple layer application. This was followed by Professor Dr Bart Van Meerbeek who discussed the problems associated with conventional total-etch methods whereby strong phosphoric acid is applied to the dentin, dissolving the natural tooth protector hydroxyapatite and exposing the collagen matrix. He posed the fundamental question:” Why demineralise the tooth with strong acids only to remineralise it again?”

Also on the agenda were four individual studies, each tested far over and above the legally-required ISO standards, providing insights into the fact that the longevity prognosis for bonded restoration is absolutely dependent on both the quality of the adhesives and the effect of the procedural steps. Luc Randolph, Materials Research Engineer at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve/Belgium, reported on shear bond strength tests using the new universal adhesive CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick concluding that: “Among the all-in-one universal alternatives, the new CUBQ technology appears equally efficient despite the absence of waiting time after application, making it a more user-friendly and convenient option than its competitors.”

Prof. Dr. Amélie Mainjot from the University of Liège/Belgium went a step further demonstrating highly positive bond results for zirconia which showed, even after thermocycling, comparable bond strength to Vita Mark II class-ceramic instead of pre-test failures when not treated with CLEARFIL™  Universal Bond Quick.

Finally, Prof. Dr. Mutlu Özcan from the University of Zurich/Switzerland, concluded that, whereas the described method of air-abrasion increases the adhesion results for the majority of adhesives, air-abrasion may not be needed for CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick.

Over the course of the day the speakers presented many enlightening research results which participants were able to take away with them. However, before they left, Prof Van Meerbeek called for a panel discussion so that speakers could collaborate with the audience on requests for future development and findings.

CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick is launched in Europe on the 1st of February 2017. 

Read the full report: Kuraray Noritake Symposium Report (PDF: 360 Kb)