Dental News - VOCO America introduces Bifix QM self-adhesive resin cement

Fred Michmershuizen, DTA

Mon. 10 August 2009

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Not all self-adhesive resin cements are created equal. According to VOCO America, many of the first generation self-adhesive cements had a lack of stability and bond strength, which led to some long-term failures. Bifix SE is a new generation, available from VOCO, that combines the superior self-bond nano technology of Futurabond DC with the proven cement engineering of Bifix QM in a new 4:1 mixing ratio.

According to VOCO America, the 4:1 ratio allows the use of a new initiator system to engineer a catalyst that is much more stable than other systems on the market, even without refrigeration. The clinical benefits are described as higher bond strength, especially on zirconia-based (20MPa) and ceramic based (35 MPa) restorations and lower water solubility, giving Bifix SE a high long-term clinical success rates.

The company says that Bifix SE’s easy gel phase excess removal, low film thickness, fewer working steps and its moisture tolerance make it easy to work with. Bifix SE is compatible with common substrates like ceramics (including zirconia), PFMs and metal and CAD/CAM materials.

All packs include extra long and thin endo tips for the direct application into the root canal, making post cementation very easy. Bifix SE is available in three shades (translucent, universal and white-opaque).

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