A popular choice for the placement of fixed restorations, dental resin cements are available in a range of compositions with different curing options, application protocols, working times and other physical properties. Often formulated from blends of methacrylates, dimethacrylates, and polymethacrylates, resin cements are designed to provide high strength bonds that withstand the rigors of the intraoral environment. Often resin cements work best with proper etching protocols, and in the case of some resin cements, a bonding agent. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s application protocol and use the cement with appropriate complementary materials.
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| Company | Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. | Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. |
| Item | Variolink II Esthetic Cementation System | Multilink Automix Self Adhesive Resin Cement |
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| Description | Variolink II is a dual-curing (light- and self-curing) luting
composite system for the adhesive luting of ceramic, and
composite restorations. | Multilink Automix Self Adhesive Resin Cement is recommended for the cementation of all IPS e.max and IPS Empress restorations in addition to all other |
| Cure Type | Dual Cure | Not Available |
| Fluoride Release | Yes | Yes |
| Shades Available | Bleach XL
Brown (340/A4)
Transparent
White (110/A1)
White Opaque
Yellow/Universal (210/A3) | Yellow
Transparent
Opaque |
| Compressive Strength | Not Available | 240 MPa |
| Tensile Bond Strength | Not Available | 12 MPa |
| Hardness | Not Available | 370 MPa |
| Film Thickness | Not Available | Less Than 50 µm |
| Working Time | 3 minutes 30 seconds | 3 - 4 minutes |
| Set Time | 40 seconds | 6 - 7 minutes |
| Radiopaque | Yes | Yes |
| Self Etch | No | Yes |
| Flexural Strength | Not Available | Self Curing: 70 +/- 20 MPa
Dual Curing: 110 +/- 10 MPa |
| Try-In Paste | Yes | No |
| Indicated for Veneers | Yes | No |
| Contents | 1 Liquid Strip Syringe (Glycerin Gel) (2.5 g)
1 Monobond Plus Bottle (Restorative Primer) (5 g)
1 Total Etch Syringe (37% Phosphoric Acid Etching Gel) (2 g)
2 Syringes Catalyst - Transparent (2.5 g) (1 Each of High Viscosity, Low Viscosity)
2 Syringes Catalyst - Yellow (2.5 g) (1 Each of High Viscosity, Low Viscosity)
6 Syringes Base Cement (2.5 g) (1 Each of Bleach XL, Brown, Opaque White, Transparent, White, Yellow)
12 ExciTE DSC Adhesive Unit Dose Vessels (0.1 g)
Various Accessories | Not Available |
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