The Different Uses of 3M Espe's Relyx Cements
The Different Uses of 3M Espe's Relyx Cements
The Different Uses of 3M Espe's RelyX Cements
We get questions a lot on which 3M Espe Dental Cements are used for this procedure or that procedure. So, I thought we would inform customers of which product may be best for the procedure that he or she is about to perform. The following information on 3M Espe's Relyx Dental Cements came directly from 3M Espe showing the many different varieties of dental cements along with the uses for each of them.
RelyX Unicem Self Adhesive Universal Resin Cement
Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement
Permanent Cementation of:
Ceramic, composite or metal inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges
Zirconia restorations (i.e., Lava Restorations)
Posts and screws
CAD/CAM
Key Advantages:
Saves time by eliminating etching, priming and bonding steps
Proven to reduce post-operative sensitivity
Self-adherent and moisture-tolerant
Unidose capsule or Clicker Dispenser
RelyX Unicem Aplicap Elongation Tip makes cementing posts easier and more reliable
RelyX Luting Cement AND Relyx Luting Plus Cement
Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement
Permanent Cementation of:
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns and bridges
Metal crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays (high noble, noble and base metals)
Crowns and bridges with minimal tooth structure
Maryland bridges (resin-bonded bridges)
All ceramic/porcelain and pre-cured composite crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays
Endodontic posts
Adhesive (bonded) amalgam restoration
Key Advantages:
Clicker dispenser or Powder/Liquid
Low post-operative sensitivity
Sustained fluoride release
High fracture toughness
Paste/paste formula in the Clicker dispenser provides consistent mix ratios
RelyX Veneer Cement
Resin Cement
Indications:
Bonding veneers fabricated of porcelain or composite
Key Advantages:
Customer-preferred shading system
Try-in pastes offer excellent color match to final cured cement
Light-cure-only system provides excellent color stability
Easy to dispense, apply and seat; easy clean-up
Ketac Cem Radiopaque Permanent Glass Ionomer Luting Cement
Ketac Cem Radiopaque Aplicap / Maxicap Glass Ionomer Luting Cement
Permanent Glass Ionomer Luting Cement
Permanent Cementation of:
Inlays, onlays, single crowns, posts and screws
Orthodontic strips
Cavity linings
Key Advantages:
Chemical bond to enamel and dentin
Fluoride release
Extremely low film thickness optimizes marginal integrity
Radiopacity
Capsule delivery offers simple handling, consistent working characteristics and reliable quality
RelyX ARC Adhesive Resin Cement
Resin Cement
Permanent Cementation of:
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns and bridges
Metal crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays (high noble, noble and base metals)
Crowns and bridges with minimal tooth structure
Maryland bridges (resin-bonded bridges)
All ceramic/porcelain and pre-cured composite crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays
Endodontic posts
Adhesive (bonded) amalgam restorations
Key Advantages:
Easy to use
Dispenses uniform, procedure-specific dosages
Easy excess removal
RelyX Temp NE Temporary Dental Cement
RelyX Temp E Temporary Dental Cement
Zinc-Oxide Temporary Cement (Non-Eugenol or Eugenol)
Temporary Cementation of:
Provisional restorations
Crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays
Key Advantages:
Strong adhesion
Quick, easy excess removal
Optimal fit
Easy provisional removal
Available in both eugenol and non-eugenol formulas
I hope that this helps as some of these are some of the most highly rated dental cements in the industry. 3M Espe RelyX Cements are #1 rated in many categories including resin cements, resin-modified glass ionomer cements, glass ionomer cements, and polycarboxylate cements. RelyX Unicem now has a 5-Year Clinical Performance Study and continues to do very well as one of the top selling self-adhesive resin cements in the dental supply industry.
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