A 360° angle is the full rotation of a circle, and ancient Egyptians followed a calendar with 360 days in a year. But there’s nothing ancient about OptiBond Universal 360, a revolutionary new bonding agent from Kerr Dental that offers a full rotation of optimal outcomes to clinicians—regardless of what materials they use or which techniques they choose to follow.
Tired of “different types of procedures requiring different bonding agents,” Dr. Eric Van Zytveld is excited that OptiBond Universal 360’s “1-bottle system can be used for direct and indirect bonding and has the potential to take the place of 3 other bonding agents I was using.” Explaining that the ease of use, single-bottle system, and short curing time “simplifies our restorative protocol tremendously,” he said he would recommend it to colleagues “because it has the potential to simplify and shorten our restorative procedures with predictable results.”
Versatility and Bonding
With a 1-step, 1-bottle system, OptiBond Universal 360 simplifies procedures, reduces chair time, and streamlines inventory. It is compatible with any resin cement or etching technique and can be used for both direct and indirect restorations. With exceptional bond strength to virtually all surfaces and substrates using any technique, this versatile bonding solution truly delivers.
“The versatility to use OptiBond Universal 360 with multiple procedures and techniques” was Dr. Pooja Saroha’s favorite feature, and Dr. Gary Dong “likes the option to etch or not,” especially since “under certain preps it is very advantageous not to etch to reduce sensitivity.” Dr. Rupesh Singla is excited that he “will be able to use it for multiple purposes” and lessen his inventory.
“The bond strength seems to be good so far, and I am optimistic that it will reduce incidences of failed composites,” said Dr. Dong. Naming “great bond strength” as her favorite feature, Dr. Melissa Zettler “used it multiple times a day for weeks, and it worked great for composite and porcelain bonding.” Dr. Craig Aebli shared, “OptiBond Universal 360 creates good bonding of tooth structure and seals dentin well. I plan on using this product for all restorative procedures.”
Efficiency and Simplicity
The unique, 1-handed bottle design offers optimal ergonomics and a precise drop size to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. Calling the bottle dispensing “much easier and less wasteful” than previous materials, Dr. Sital Patel said, “Single-drop delivery is key.” Although she likes the design of the bottle, she suggested “some indication to see how much is left in the bottle.”
Previously using a 2-step bonding system that was messy and inefficient, Dr. Lisa Hou said, “OptiBond Universal 360 definitely simplifies and streamlines the process, especially when assistants aren’t available. One step makes it much easier.” Dr. Michelle Na appreciates “the simplicity of the bonding process” and that “you only need this 1 bottle for all your bonding procedures.” Because “it is easy to use,” Dr. Zettler said, “it fits into my daily bonding regimen well.”
Commenting on the material’s consistency, Dr. Mahnaz Rashti praised its flowability, and Dr. Patel appreciates “the low viscosity, especially when bonding indirect restorations.” Dr. Dong said, “The liquid doesn’t dry out as quickly as my previous bonding agent,” and Dr. Na likes the “very light yellow tint, which is a plus when restoring an esthetic anterior case.”
Final Results
When “restoring a tooth with a direct restoration in a patient where moisture control was very difficult,” Dr. Van Zytveld said, “OptiBond Universal 360’s single-bottle system and 5-second curing time facilitated a quality result as expeditiously as possible.” Dr. Na was “successfully able to complete multiple resin restorations on a pediatric patient who could not tolerate a lengthy procedure,” and Dr. Ravichandra Juluri found it “very helpful for surgical suture anchors for perio plastic surgery.”
Overall Satisfaction
Many doctors reported no postop sensitivity in patients, including Dr. Aebli, who restored multiple deep caries using OptiBond Universal 360, and his patients reported no problems with sensitivity. “It makes restorative procedures easy when we can depend on a product to provide consistent results with bonding and no postop problems,“ he added.
For Dr. Na, “Having etching, priming, and bonding all in 1 bottle made the whole bonding process so simple.” Dr. Hilary Dalton concluded, “Using this bonding agent, I feel confident my restorations will yield excellent results and happy patients. When you have trust in an excellent product, you can be assured that you will have happy patients!”
