Universal adhesive with active moisture control

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Designed for all etching methods and indications, Prime&Bond active from Dentsply Sirona features patented Active-Guard Technology – a significant advancement in adhesive chemistry that actively controls moisture on the prepared surface. Even if dentine is overly wet or dry, Prime&Bond active is simple to use and provides consistent results for a strong, reliable bond.

Most dental adhesives are rather hydrophobic: they separate from water. With too much water on the prepared surface, these rather hydrophobic adhesives fail to cover the prepared surface uniformly. During air-drying, adhesive gaps can form as embedded pockets of water evaporate, increasing the risks of post-operative sensitivity and bond failure. Active-Guard Technology with active moisture control is exclusively designed to protect against these risks.

The Active-Guard Technology balances hydrophobic and hydrophilic features and helps to achieve an optimised surface tension. As a result, Prime&Bond active can overcome the surface tension of water, allowing the adhesive to spread evenly across the dentine and into the dentinal tubules to form a uniform, homogeneous layer. When the adhesive is air-dried, solvent and excess water evaporate uniformly to leave a thin, consistent coating of adhesive across the entire surface. The result is a strong, reliable bond, with virtually no post-operative sensitivity.

In addition to active moisture control, Prime&Bond active provides several benefits over competing universal adhesives, including:

• Active spreading across the prepared surface to minimise the risk of dry spots that can lead to post-operative sensitivity and micro-leakage

• Low film thickness, minimising the risks of changing the preparation geometry and compromising crown fit, or leaving adhesive pools that may show up on radiographs and can be misdiagnosed a voids, gaps or secondary decay

• Convenience and control, with one-handed opening of Flip Top Cap bottle, precise dispensing and up to 30 minutes of working time in a closed CliXdish.

• Innovative formulation without HEMA, TGDMA and Bisphenol.

To find out more about the extensive range of restorative solutions, materials and equipment, visit dentsplysirona.com or call 01932 853 422.