Dental Cements, Bonding Agents and Etchants
Dental cements, adhesive bonding systems and etchants for direct and indirect restorations - permanent resin, resin-modified glass ionomer, glass ionomer and zinc-based cements, temporary cements, total-etch, self-etch and universal adhesives, and phosphoric acid etchant gels from 3M (RelyX, Scotchbond), GC America (Fuji), Kerr (OptiBond, NX3), Ivoclar (Variolink, Adhese), Kuraray (Panavia, Clearfil) and Ultradent (Ultra-Etch). Stocked in automix, syringe and bottle formats. Wholesale case pricing for general and specialty practices.
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Cements, Bonding Agents and Etchants for Adhesive Dentistry
This category covers the chemistry that conditions tooth structure and bonds or luts restorations in place. It groups permanent and temporary cements with the etchants and adhesive systems used for direct composite bonding and for seating indirect restorations.
Cement and Adhesive Types Stocked
- Permanent luting cements - Resin, resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI), conventional glass ionomer, zinc phosphate and zinc oxide cements for seating crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and posts. Lines include 3M RelyX, GC FujiCEM, Kerr NX3 and Kuraray Panavia.
- Temporary cements - Eugenol and non-eugenol provisional cements for temporary crowns and bridges, in automix and hand-mix formats.
- Total-etch adhesive systems - Multi-step and single-bottle etch-and-rinse bonding agents used after phosphoric acid etching. Lines include Kerr OptiBond and 3M Scotchbond.
- Self-etch and universal adhesives - Self-etching primers and universal adhesives that bond to enamel, dentin and multiple substrates in total-etch, self-etch or selective-etch modes. Lines include 3M Scotchbond Universal, Ivoclar Adhese and Kuraray Clearfil.
- Phosphoric acid etchants - 35 to 37 percent phosphoric acid etch gels in syringes with dispensing tips for enamel and dentin conditioning.
Cement Classes and Adhesive Modes
| Class | Format | Typical Application | Representative Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resin cement | Automix syringe | Crowns, veneers, posts | RelyX, NX3, Variolink, Panavia |
| Resin-modified glass ionomer | Automix and capsule | Metal and PFM crowns | GC FujiCEM, RelyX Luting |
| Glass ionomer | Capsule and hand-mix | Cementation and bases | GC Fuji, Ketac |
| Temporary cement | Automix and tube | Provisional restorations | 3M, Kerr, GC |
| Universal adhesive | Bottle | Direct and indirect bonding | Scotchbond Universal, Adhese |
| Phosphoric acid etch | Syringe with tips | Enamel and dentin etch | Ultra-Etch, Scotchbond Etchant |
Total-Etch, Self-Etch and Universal Systems
Adhesive systems are stocked across three strategies. Total-etch (etch-and-rinse) uses a separate phosphoric acid step before the adhesive. Self-etch systems condition and prime in one acidic step without a separate rinse. Universal adhesives can run in total-etch, self-etch or selective-etch mode from a single bottle. All three are stocked so a practice can standardize on the system it prefers.
Cements, adhesives and etchants are steady chairside consumables in any restorative practice and are commonly grouped on standing orders with composites. Because a single adhesive system and cement class often becomes the practice standard, consolidating these lines through one wholesale account holds pricing consistent across a group. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between total-etch, self-etch and universal adhesives?
Total-etch systems use a separate phosphoric acid etch and rinse before the bonding agent. Self-etch systems use an acidic primer that conditions and primes in one step with no rinse. Universal adhesives work in total-etch, self-etch or selective-etch mode from one bottle and bond to multiple substrates. All three strategies are stocked; the choice is a practice standard, not a clinical recommendation from the catalog.
What is the difference between resin and glass ionomer cements?
Resin cements bond through an adhesive resin and are stocked for esthetic and high-retention cases such as veneers, all-ceramic crowns and posts. Glass ionomer and resin-modified glass ionomer cements bond chemically to tooth structure, release fluoride and are stocked for metal and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. Zinc phosphate and temporary cements are also stocked for their respective uses.
What etchant concentrations are stocked?
Phosphoric acid etch gels are stocked in the 35 to 37 percent range in syringes with disposable dispensing tips, which is the standard concentration for enamel and dentin conditioning. Etch is stocked as a standalone step for total-etch and selective-etch techniques; self-etch and universal adhesives include their own acidic component.
Can practices order cements and adhesives in bulk?
Yes. Cements, bonding agents and etchants are stocked in case and bulk quantities for general and specialty practices, group practices, dental service organizations and licensed distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-velocity SKUs. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What cement and adhesive products should be in a practice formulary?
A core cementation formulary typically covers a resin cement for esthetic and high-retention cases, a resin-modified glass ionomer for routine crowns, a temporary cement, a universal adhesive, phosphoric acid etch gel, and dispensing tips for each automix system. MAP Medical builds consolidated cementation formulary packages matched to procedure mix - contact our team for an assessment.