Strength, versatility, and innovative SingleDose delivery combine to make Futurabond U a universal adhesive that enables easier, more efficient dentistry
Whether it’s discovering that an adhesive doesn’t quite live up to its “universal” claim, or reaching for a bottle only to find that it’s expired, few things are more frustrating than a bonding system that wastes time and disrupts patient care. Acknowledging the need for a single bonding agent that clinicians can rely on for all their restorative needs, VOCO developed Futurabond U. Thanks to compatibility with every etch technique, both indirect and direct restorations, and a practical unit-dose delivery system, Futurabond U is a dual-cure universal adhesive that adds speed and simplicity to every procedure.
Compatibility You Can Count On
Like many practitioners, Priya Tirumalasetty, DDS, MAGD, AAACD, who goes by Dr. Setty, favored the same 2-bottle adhesive system for years—despite inconveniences that created more work for her and her assistant. But after being introduced to Futurabond U and realizing the efficiencies it brought to her workflow, it quickly became an integral part of her restorative armamentarium.
“The great thing about Futurabond U is that it’s compatible with just about everything,” Dr. Setty affirmed. “There’s a certain sense of security that comes with having this amazing tool you can count for any situation that arises.”
A Strong Bond on Any Surface
A truly universal adhesive, Futurabond U bonds to all light-, dual-, and self-cure resin materials, as well as metal, zirconia, aluminum oxide, and silicate ceramic—delivering over 30 MPa of shear bond strength to dentin and enamel. This versatility makes it ideal for a broad range of clinical indications.
“I don't have to think twice about reaching for it in just about any procedure,” Dr. Setty reported, noting that she uses the material for everything from intraoral restoration repair and treatment of sensitive cervical areas to immediate dentin sealing beneath inlays, onlays, and crowns. Thanks to Futurabond U’s self-cure mode, Dr. Setty also has found it to be “fantastic” for post cementation in endodontically treated teeth.
As she explained, “You don’t need to worry about material compatibility, and I love that VOCO offers the Endo Tim, which is a long, thin applicator brush designed for endodontically treated teeth.”
Eliminate Postop Sensitivity
In addition to a unique formulation that virtually eliminates postoperative sensitivity, Futurabond U lets clinicians choose between self-, selective-, or total-etch techniques. “I prefer to self-etch when possible because I find that, with this technique, I rarely get postop sensitivity,” Dr. Setty shared. “So, if a product can be used for self-etching like Futurabond U, then it’s a no-brainer for me. If I’m not cutting into enamel or dentin and need to do a little more etching, Futurabond U fits right in with that minimally invasive approach as well.”
Better Bonding with Just One Product
With 1-coat application, 35 seconds of working time, and VOCO’s patented SingleDose delivery system, Futurabond U supports fast, easy, and hygienic treatment, while eliminating the solvent evaporation issue common with bottle systems.
“Each dose of Futurabond U comes in an individually wrapped foil packet,” Dr. Setty explained, “So, unlike the bottle that’s been sitting in your drawer for months, you can be sure you’re getting fresh chemistry and maximum bond strength every time you use it.” Since Futurabond U doesn’t require the use of additional primers or activators, your adhesive inventory and time spent on product selection is kept to a minimum.
According to Dr. Setty, the convenience afforded by Futurabond U makes it a great choice for any dentist, especially if they’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of adhesive products on the market or stocked in their operatories. “Futurabond U is a terrific bonding agent to have in your toolkit—there’s no question that it will be compatible with whatever you’re working with and deliver a strong bond,” she said, concluding, “You can't go wrong with it.”
