Kulzer has announced the launch of iCEM Universal Plus, a dual-cure cement designed for indirect procedures including crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and veneers. According to the company, the material is intended to simplify clinical workflow and reduce the complexity associated with indirect cementation while maintaining adhesion across a range of restorative materials.
According to the company, iCEM Universal Plus is compatible with zirconia, lithium disilicate (e.max), glass and hybrid ceramics, alumina, and resin-based materials. The system offers two modes of use. In Self-Adhesive Mode, the cement can be applied without primer and is recommended for retentive preparations or cases with lower adhesive demands. In Adhesive Mode, the material is used with the iCEM Universal Primer for cases with reduced retention that require higher bond strength.
The cement incorporates amphiphilic monomers designed to promote adhesion to both hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces. According to the company, it also contains a High PA Monomer to create a stable adhesive layer and an encapsulated silane technology intended to protect the adhesive interface from chemical degradation over time.
Kulzer reports that the system is designed to reduce the number of clinical steps and technique sensitivity while providing bond strength to enamel and dentin and maintaining esthetic stability over time. According to the company, the product enables clinicians to adjust adhesion levels based on case complexity using a single cementation solution.
Kulzer has nearly 90 years of experience developing materials for dental clinics and laboratories worldwide, with a focus on technology, performance, and ease of use. More information is available at www.kulzer.com.
