A Simple Solution to Optimize Your Bonds

How many bonding agents does it take to ensure a strong, reliable bond for such a wide range of dental materials and restorative procedures? For some clinicians, it might feel like the answer is “too many.”

However, with the advent of universal adhesives like Kerr’s OptiBond Universal 360, a more convenient, streamlined approach is within easy reach—no matter the patient case at hand.

Strength and Versatility Across the Board

Dr. Eric Van Zytveld has significantly simplified his bonding protocols by counting on OptiBond Universal 360 for a vast majority of his restorative needs. “I use it for all bonded indirect restorations, many direct restorations, including conservative fillings, Class Vs, and those where moisture control is difficult,” he said, highlighting the adhesive’s versatility as his favorite feature.

OptiBond Universal 360 is a 1step, 1bottle system formulated with patented GPDM technology and enriched with MDP to ensure exceptional bond strength to virtually all surfaces and substrates, including zirconia, gold, base metal alloys, and alumina, while also reducing technique sensitivity. It is designed to be effective with as little as 1 coat and compatible with any resin cement, which simplifies restorative procedures, reduces chair time, and streamlines inventory. 

Ease of Use, Ergonomics, and Efficiency

 “Many of the bonding procedures I perform involve areas that can be light cured as well as areas not reachable by a light—for example, total dark cure,” Dr. Van Zytveld explained. “With that, OptiBond Universal 360’s ability to adhere in both situations facilitates bonding ceramic and metal crowns, onlays, veneers, and Maryland bridges.”

Additionally, OptiBond Universal 360’s unique, 1handed bottle design improves ease of use, offers optimal ergonomics, and affords a precise drop size that minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency.

“By now, I’ve been seeing some patients come back to the office whose bonding I did with OptiBond Universal 360,” Dr. Van Zytveld continued, “and their direct restorations and crowns are holding up well with no failures so far.”