Comparison Table for Dental Adhesives
| Dental Adhesive | Refill Type | Compatible Techniques | Indications | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive | Vial/Refill | Total-Etch, Self-Etch, Selective-Etch | Direct and indirect applications on enamel, dentin, glass ceramic, zirconia, alloys, and composites | Consistent bond strength to both moist and dry etched dentin, virtually no post-op sensitivity, excellent marginal integrity, 1 step, 1 coat adhesive application, self- and dual-cure compatible, no refrigeration needed |
| Prime & Bond elect™ | Bottle/Unit Doses | Total-Etch | Direct restorations, root surface desensitization, veneers | Minimizes exposure to etchant, high bond strength, minimal microleakage, reinforced hybrid and adhesive layers, protection against sensitivity, consistent bond strength with varied moisture levels, lower film thickness of resin-dentin and resin-enamel interfaces |
| OptiBond™ Solo Plus | Bottle Refill | Self-Etch, Total-Etch | Direct and indirect bonding of composites, amalgam, porcelain, inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, and posts | Fluoride release, ethanol-based, added indications |
| OptiBond™ Solo Plus Unidose™ | Refill Unit Doses | Self-Etch, Total-Etch | Direct and indirect bonding of composites, amalgam, porcelain, inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, and posts | Fluoride release, ethanol-based, added indications |
| Prime & Bond elect™ – DENTSPLY Caulk | Unit Doses | Total-Etch | Direct restorations, root surface desensitization, veneers | Minimizes exposure to etchant, high bond strength, minimal microleakage, reinforced hybrid and adhesive layers, protection against sensitivity, consistent bond strength with varied moisture levels, lower film thickness of resin-dentin and resin-enamel interfaces |
| Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive Unit Dose Kits | Unit Doses | Total-Etch, Self-Etch, Selective-Etch | Direct and indirect applications on enamel, dentin, glass ceramic, zirconia, alloys, and composites | Consistent bond strength to both moist and dry etched dentin, virtually no post-op sensitivity, excellent marginal integrity, 1 step, 1 coat adhesive application, self- and dual-cure compatible, no refrigeration needed |
| G-Premio™ BOND | Refill | Total-Etch, Self-Etch, Selective-Etch | Direct restorations, repairs of glass or hybrid ceramics | Compatible with all dental materials, ideal for hypersensitivity, light-cured, low film thickness |
| Adper™ Single Bond Plus™ Adhesive | Refill | Total-Etch | Direct restorations, indirect restorations, root surface desensitization, veneers | Excellent bonding to dentin and enamel, stable nanofiller, convenient bottle design, reduces risk of post-operative sensitivity |
| iBOND® Universal | Bottle Refill | Total-Etch, Self-Etch, Selective-Etch | Direct and indirect applications on all dental materials | Excellent dentin penetration and instant reliable bond strength, easier air-drying, reduced technique sensitivity, no dual-cure activator needed |
| Bond-1® Single Step Bonding System | Primer/Adhesive | Total-Etch | Direct and indirect bonding of composites, porcelains, metal restorations, and amalgam to tooth structure | Helps |
Top 10 Bonding Agents & Adhesives Miscellaneous
1. Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive Vial
Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive can be used in all application techniques, including Total-Etch, Self-Etch and Selective-Etch. It is ideal for both direct and indirect applications. Without any extra primer, it acts as a bonding agent on all surfaces including enamel, dentin, glass ceramic, zirconia, noble and nonprecious alloys and composites.
- Consistent bond strength to both moist and dry etched dentin
- Virtually no post-op sensitivity
- Excellent marginal integrity for highly esthetic restorations
- 1 step, 1 coat adhesive application
- Self- and dual-cure compatible
- No refrigeration needed; store at room temperature for 2 years
Top 10 Dual-Cure Dental Bonding Agents
2. Prime & Bond elect™
Prime & Bond Elect’s chemistry uses acetone to chase away water, which allows the resins and fillers to penetrate into the dentinal tubules, enabling a strong bond on enamel and dentin.
- Virtually no sensitivity by minimizing exposure to etchant and creates high bond strength
- Enables minimal microleakage, helping ensure a tight seal
- Reinforced hybrid and adhesive layers
- Protection against sensitivity
- Consistent bond strength with varied moisture levels
- Provides a lower film thickness of resin-dentin and resin-enamel interfaces
3. OptiBond™ Solo Plus
OptiBond™ Solo Plus is an adhesive providing direct and indirect applications in one bottle. Filled with the new .4 micron filler, Optibond™ Solo Plus allows direct bonding to composite, amalgam, porcelain and indirect bonding of inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns and posts.
- Fluoride release
- Ethanol instead of acetone
- Added indications
4. OptiBond™ Solo Plus Unidose™
OptiBond Solo™ Plus is an adhesive providing direct and indirect applications in one bottle. Filled with the new .4 micron filler, Optibond Solo Plus allows direct bonding to composite, amalgam, porcelain and indirect bonding of inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns and posts.
- Fluoride release
- Ethanol instead of acetone
- Added indications
5. Prime & Bond elect™ – Unit Doses – DENTSPLY Caulk
Prime & Bond Elect’s chemistry uses acetone to chase away water, which allows the resins and fillers to penetrate into the dentinal tubules, enabling a strong bond on enamel and dentin.
- Virtually no sensitivity by minimizing exposure to etchant and creates high bond strength
- Enables minimal microleakage, helping ensure a tight seal
- Reinforced hybrid and adhesive layers
- Protection against sensitivity
- Consistent bond strength with varied moisture levels
- Provides a lower film thickness of resin-dentin and resin-enamel interfaces
6. Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive Unit Dose Kits – 3M
Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive can be used in all application techniques, including Total-Etch, Self-Etch and Selective-Etch. It is ideal for both direct and indirect applications. Without any extra primer, it acts as a bonding agent on all surfaces including enamel, dentin, glass ceramic, zirconia, noble and nonprecious alloys and composites.
- Consistent bond strength to both moist and dry etched dentin
- Virtually no post-op sensitivity
- Excellent marginal integrity for highly esthetic restorations
- 1 step, 1 coat adhesive application
- Self- and dual-cure compatible
- No refrigeration needed; store at room temperature for 2 years
7. G-Premio™ BOND – Refill – GC America Inc
G-Premio™ BOND is a universal bonding agent adapted to all direct restorations and can be used to repair indirect restorations without the use of primer.
- Compatible with total-etch, self-etch and selective etch techniques
- Use in combination when repairing glass or hybrid ceramics
- Ideal for hypersensitivity
- Light-cured
- Low film thickness of 3 microns
8. Adper™ Single Bond Plus™ Adhesive Refill, 6 g
Adper™ Single Bond Plus total-etch adhesive is indicated for use with direct restorations, indirect restorations after light curing, root surface desensitization and veneers.This dental bonding agent contains the moisture-tolerant Vitrebond™ copolymer in a water/ethanol solvent. Because this formulation is ethanol based, it won’t evaporate on the tooth.
- Excellent bonding to dentin and enamel
- Doesn’t need shaking; nanofiller is stable and will not settle
- Convenient bottle design allows easy opening and dispensing
- Reduces the risk of post-operative sensitivity
9. iBOND® Universal – Kulzer
iBOND® Universal Bottle Refill is a universal, light-curing adhesive for any bonding technique, all indications and is compatible with all dental materials.
- Excellent dentin penetration and instant reliable bond strength
- Easier air-drying
- Reduced technique sensitivity
- No dual-cure activator needed
10. Bond-1® Single Step Bonding System – Primer/Adhesive – Pentron
Bond-1® Single Step Bonding System is a 5th generation total-etch bonding system that provides high bond strength to both dentin and enamel.
- Helps eliminate post-operative sensitivity
- Extremely versatile system – bond direct or indirect, light or chemical cured composites, porcelains, metal restorations and amalgam to tooth structure
- Low film thickness ensures the ideal surface to bond to restorative materials
