,3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement reliably treats most cases with no need for an additional adhesive or primer,
, ,Juggling multiple resin cements, primers, and adhesives are a hassle that dental practitioners can do without. Fortunately, with 3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement, there is a solution., ,As a standalone, RelyX Universal Resin Cement delivers excellent selfadhesion to zirconia, metal, glass ceramics, and enamel, plus superior self-adhesive bond strength to dentin. Most cases can be handled without any adhesive or primer., ,The product can be combined with 3M Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive to further enhance bonding. Together, the two products eliminate the annoyance and confusion of multiple resin cements, primers, and adhesives, simplifying both the direct and indirect restorative workflows., ,This level of efficiency continues throughout the procedure. 3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement has a unique chemistry that ensures excess outflow stays put at the restoration margins and can be easily removed after tack curing., ,
, ,“I don’t know how they’re going to get a cement better than this.”,– Scott MacLean, DDS, ,The proprietary 3M design takes automix cement applications to the next level. Developed with your needs in mind for easy dispensing, cleaning, and storage, the small, low-waste 3.4g syringe provides enough material for approximately 15 applications., ,The Micro Mixing Tip allows for 80% less cement waste per application, compared to currently available standard automix systems. It’s more hygienic—the Micro Mixing Tip is removed right after each use, enabling hygienic storage without a used mixing tip. The syringe is sealed by a unique valve mechanism., ,Scott MacLean, DDS, of Trimac Dental Center, Nova Scotia, feels that the cement is easier to deliver thanks to the revolutionary syringe. He also believes it’s more sterile. “This cleans up really well,” MacLean said. “It has a lot of features that are outstanding for dentists.”, ,Previous generations of this product have proven to provide a gold standard in adhesion, surpassing the standard bond strength,
according to Dr. Marco Brindis, DDS, of Faculty Dental Practice, New Orleans. However, this new generation makes the material more clinically friendly. “The adjustments of the light sensitivity have improved the product dramatically, making me and my colleagues love this product even more,” he said., ,When delivering a full-mouth reconstruction—more than 10 crowns—Dr. Brindis said he can cement them all at the same time. He added, “If, however the dental practice performs more single-unit restorations, the delivery mixing tip saves a considerable amount of material.”, ,What Dr. Brindis likes best about 3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement are the quality color options—the product is available in 4 color-stable fluorescent shades—and the bond strength, giving him the peace of mind that the crowns won’t come off in the future., ,Dr. MacLean agrees that the cement itself provides a greater bond. “Perfect for zirconia crowns,” he said. “It can be used for all types of crowns and can do a whole bunch of things. I don’t know how they’re going to get a cement better than this. I’m certain I’m going to get exceptional bonds. This thing delivers on all fronts. It’s the future of zirconia. You’d never think you’d get excited about cement. It’s simple to use with a high bond strength.”, ,Ninety-nine percent of dentists reported that 3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement shows virtually no post-operative sensitivity. It also looks good. “You don’t have the problem of having a cement line show,” said Dr. MacLean. “My call as a dentist is to deliver quality of life to a patient. I do a lot of crowns. To have something I can trust is important to me. This product is outstanding. The dental community doesn’t know how outstanding it really is yet.”
