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How Can I Achieve Durable Bonding with Added Cavity Protection?

WITH AWARD-WINNING CLEARFIL SE Protect

While many clinical situations call for a bonding agent that delivers strong, durable adhesion quickly and easily, some cases demand more than that. Developed by Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., CLEARFIL™ SE Protect goes beyond dependable bonding performance by offering additional protective benefits – most notably an antibacterial cavity-cleansing effect.

CLEARFIL SE Protect is a proven two-step self-etch adhesive built on the same trusted platform as the recognized Gold Standard - CLEARFIL™ SE BOND, known for its excellent bond strength to tooth structure.

In addition, CLEARFIL SE Protect incorporates two advanced technologies: long-term fluoride release and the antibacterial MDPB monomer, which destroys bacteria on contact. These added benefits eliminate the need for a separate cavity cleanser, contributing to both clinical efficiency and restorative longevity. As a result, the product has once more been named a Top Product in the Direct Restoratives – Bonding Agent: Self-Etch category by Dental Advisor.

The key features of CLEARFIL SE Protect include:

Fast, simple application with minimal technique sensitivity
A tried-and-tested two-step self-etch system providing high bond strength to enamel and dentin
An effective antibacterial cavity-cleansing action
Virtually no post-operative sensitivity

DENTAL ADVISOR RECOGNITION: LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE AND ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES

This year, Dental Advisor consultants highlighted CLEARFIL SE Protect's long-term clinical performance and antibacterial effectiveness as top features. Long-term studies confirmed strong resistance to microleakage and the absence of marginal staining.

The antibacterial cavity-cleansing effect is achieved through the MDPB monomer, which contains a positively charged pyridinium group that attracts negatively charged bacterial cells. Upon contact, the bacterial cell membrane is disrupted, resulting in bacteriolysis and a clean cavity surface – an ideal foundation for durable restorations. Once polymerised, the MDPB monomer becomes immobilised, remaining latently active without causing harm to surrounding tissues.

Evaluators also praised the product's handling characteristics and lack of post-operative sensitivity. One evaluator commented, "The flow of the primer and bond is easily controlled using the unique dispensing system".

A DEPENDABLE BONDING SOLUTION

By combining proven adhesive performance with antibacterial protection and long-term success, CLEARFIL SE Protect continues to set itself apart in the self-etch category. Its repeat recognition by Dental Advisor underscores its value as a dependable, multifunctional bonding solution for clinicians seeking both efficiency and enhanced patient outcomes.