PRODUCT REVIEW

3M ESPE RELYX U200 SELF ADHESIVE RESIN CEMENT

• Manufacturer: 3M
• Cost: Around INR 7000
• You can buy it from DENTALKART

Composition:

BASE PASTE	CATALYST PASTE
Methacrylate monomers containing phosphoric           acid groups	methacrylate monomers
Methacrylate monomers	alkaline basic fillers
silanated fillers	silanated fillers
initiator components	initiator components
stabilizers	stabilizers
rheological additives	rheological additives
	pigments

Mixing time: 20 sec

Setting time: 6 min/ light cure each surface of tooth for 20 sec

Features:

• Excellent bond strength.
• Comfortable and easy delivery in automix syringe
• Comfortable handling
• Optimal consistency for dispensing and seating
• Flexible dosing
• Time-saving
• A great choice of tips allows always easy application of paste directly into the cavity
• Low risk of air bubbles and voids
• Simple and time-saving one-step solution.
• Only a few working steps required
• No pre-treatment such as etching, priming or bonding necessary
• High-performing self-adhesive resin cement.
• RelyX™ U200 Cement is strong where it counts and offers high adhesion, resistance to discolouration, long-term stability and almost no post-operative sensitivities.
• Its exceptionally simple handling, dispensing, treatment and overall working conditions makes this cement a favourite for dentists who are counting on uncompromising quality.

Indicated for the permanent cementation of:

• All-ceramic, composite, or metal inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges
• Posts and screws
• 2- or 3-unit Maryland bridges
• 3-unit inlay/onlay bridges
• All-ceramic, composite, or metal restorations to implant abutments

Advantages:

• Time-saving - no etching, priming or bonding.
• Virtually no post-operative sensitivity.
• Easy removal of excess.
• Optimal consistency.
• Strong and moisture tolerant.

 Packaging:

       
          1 Clicker Dispenser (11 g), 1 mixing pad

•  Delivers pre-measured doses for consistent and economical mixing
• Choice of dispensed amount – 11 g dispensed in 80 clicks (approx. 40 applications)
• Improved mixing through new technology

Directions to Use:

STEP 1- Clean the tooth surface using polishing brush, water and air.

           Note- Do not use hydrogen peroxide as it may irritate the tissue.

STEP 2- Dispense a little quantity of cement onto the mixing pad. If its automix, you just need to push the plunger. If its the clicker variant, push down the white part of the product and push the plunger. Clean the opening after use.

STEP 3- Mix the dispensed cement using the spatula for 20 seconds. 

STEP 4- Light cure for 1-2 sec and remove the excess cement using the blade or explorer. Setting time is 6 mins including the working time or light cure per surface for 20sec.

STEP 5- Finish and Polish.