PANAVIA SA Cement Universal
A self-adhesive resin cement that contains MDP and LCSi monomers, allowing it to adhere to virtually every material without the need for a separate primer
Ready to say goodbye to complicated bonding procedures, Dr. Michael Teitelbaum said hello to simplicity with Kuraray’s PANAVIA SA Cement Universal, a versatile cementation solution that simplifies his restorative workflow without sacrificing long-term bond strength. “PANAVIA is a name I’ve known and trusted since my prosthodontic program over 30 years ago,” shared Dr. Teitelbaum, who said PANAVIA SA Cement Universal allows him to confidently cement restorations because of its long-term reliability.
“My go-to cement is PANAVIA SA Cement Universal because it contains MDP, the magic ingredient that lets it actually bond to zirconia.”
- Michael Teitelbaum, DMD, MAGD, FACD
All-In-One Cementation Solution
A self-adhesive resin cement that eliminates the need for a separate primer, PANAVIA SA Cement Universal contains a unique LCSi monomer that delivers a strong, durable chemical bond to porcelain, lithium disilicate, and composite resin, while a MDP monomer chemically reacts with zirconia, dentin, and enamel. “When I find myself cementing zirconia, my go-to cement is PANAVIA SA Cement Universal because it contains MDP, the magic ingredient that lets it actually bond to zirconia,” Dr. Teitelbaum explained.
Thanks to a single-step bonding formula, PANAVIA SA Cement Universal is an easy-to-use, all-in-one cementation solution, and the material is available in both automix and handmix options. “One of the nice things about PANAVIA SA Cement Universal is if you’re in a hurry—maybe doing multiple units or working alone—you can use the auto-mixing syringe tip and inject it into each crown,” said Dr. Teitelbaum. “Or if you’re naturally fast, like my assistant of over 20 years, you can hand mix the cement and load it directly into the crowns.”
Versatile and Easy to Use
PANAVIA SA Cement Universal adheres to virtually all restorative materials without the need for a separate primer, silane, or etchant, simplifying the cementation workflow for clinicians and saving time for patients. “I have a patient who not only gags but makes more saliva than the Colorado River,” joked Dr. Teitelbaum. “It was nearly impossible [with other cements] to keep No. 31 dry long enough to sandblast, etch, prime, mix cement, load the crown and seat it. PANAVIA SA Cement Universal was the only cement I could get to work for him.”
After the restoration is placed, any excess cement is easy to clean up after a quick 2- to 5-second light cure. “Once you’ve fully seated the crown, you can wave the curing light over the margins for a couple of seconds to just start the set. The excess material easily pops off while still in the rubbery phase,” said Dr. Teitelbaum.
PANAVIA SA Cement Universal comes in 3 shades—universal (A2), translucent and white—which Dr. Teitelbam says are suitable for most situations. “For translucent restorations, like inlays where the margins might be visible, I prefer a translucent or universal shade cement,” he said. “But where I may need to see the cement again someday, like an opaque crown or post, I prefer straight white.”
Suitable for crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, posts, and adhesion bridges, PANAVIA SA Cement Universal is a versatile cementation solution for virtually every material.
