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.