Strong bond, antibacterial effect
CLEARFIL™ SE Protect WINS TOP PRODUCT AWARD AGAIN IN 2025
For the 11th consecutive time, the self-etch adhesive CLEARFIL™ SE Protect has been named a Top Product by Dental Advisor. This recognition was announced in the January/February 2025 issue of the publication, which highlights dental materials and equipment that deliver top-notch, practice-based performance. CLEARFIL™ SE Protect was honored in the Direct Restoratives – Bonding Agent: Self-Etch category for its exceptional attributes, which go beyond providing a reliable bond.
PROPERTIES IN A NUTSHELL
CLEARFIL™ SE Protect is a trusted tool built on the same system as the gold-standard adhesive CLEARFIL™ SE BOND, offering excellent bond strength to both enamel and dentin. Additionally, it features an antibacterial cavity-cleansing effect, thanks to the proprietary MDPB monomer it contains. This eliminates the need for a separate cavity cleanser.
In short, CLEARFIL™ SE Protect provides the following benefits:
- Fast and simple procedure with minimal technique sensitivity.
- Excellent bond strength for enamel and dentin.
- Long-lasting bond strength.
- Antibacterial cavity-cleansing effect.
- Virtually no post-operative sensitivity.
This highly versatile adhesive system can be used for:
- Direct restorations using light-cured composite resin or compomer.
- Cavity sealing as a pretreatment for indirect restorations.
- Treatment of hypersensitive and/or exposed root surfaces.
- Intraoral repairs of fractured crowns/bridges made of porcelain, hybrid ceramics or composite resin using light-cured composite resin.
- Surface treatment of prosthetic appliances made of porcelain, hybrid ceramics and cured composite resin.
- Core build-ups using light- or dual-cured composite resin.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC: ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT
CLEARFIL™ SE Protect contains Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.'s renowned original MDP monomer combined with the 12-Methacryloyloxydodecylpyridinium bromide (MDPB) monomer. The latter monomer is responsible for the product’s antibacterial cavity-cleansing ability: It contains a positively charged pyridinium group, which attracts bacteria cells in the oral cavity that are generally negatively charged. When docking to the positively charged contact points of the MDPB monomer, the cell membranes of these bacteria lose their electrical balance and are destroyed. This process known as bacteriolysis is powerful and effective, leading to clean cavities as ideal foundations for long-lasting restorations. During polymerisation of the adhesive layer, the MDPB monomer is immobilized. Afterwards, it remains latently active without affecting the dental patient’s own cells.
OUTSTANDING 98 PERCENT CLINICAL RATING
The product’s impressive features are reflected in a six-week evaluation by Dental Advisor’s editors and consultants, who placed over 150 restorations. Using a 1-5 rating scale, consultants gave it an amazing 98 percent clinical rating.
The practitioners noted no post-operative sensitivity. They highlighted that the primer and bond wet the tooth evenly, and found the antibacterial and fluoride-releasing properties to be “an added benefit.” Regarding treatment of hypersensitive teeth or exposed root surfaces, they observed that CLEARFIL™ SE Protect is effective in reducing sensitivity.
ABOUT DENTAL ADVISOR
The Top Product and Preferred Product Awards from Dental Advisor, a US-based organization, were initiated to help busy practitioners navigate the variety of new dental solutions available, particularly for less invasive techniques and standardized procedures. These awards aim to identify products that improve outcomes consistently. Dental Advisor conducts clinical evaluations and product performance tests shortly after a product’s launch and publishes annual results online to help practitioners identify high-quality dental materials suited to their specific needs.
For more information, visit Dental Advisor at: www.dentaladvisor.com
- 1 jul. 2025
