In modern dentistry, a high and durable bond strength is no longer a luxury - it’s a necessity.
Understanding what properties to look for in a dental bonding agent can go a long way to improving restoration longevity, minimising failures and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Below are some key criteria that should be assessed.
What do look for in your dental bond
Adhesive Flexibility
Universal adhesives can be used in different strategies: etch and rinse (ER), self etch (SE), or total etch. This flexibility allows tailoring to cases with varying enamel/dentine margins.
Bond Strength & Durability
Ideally, laboratory studies should give microtensile bond strength (µTBS), microshear bond strength (µSBS), or similar measures after aging (thermocycling) to assess durability.
Enamel vs Dentine Performance
Enamel generally requires stronger etching to achieve micromechanical interlocking. Studies have shown that universal adhesives applied with an etch and rinse (or selective enamel etch) approach yield significantly better enamel bond strength than purely self etch adhesives.
Handling Characteristics & Technique Sensitivity
Working time, moisture sensitivity, viscosity, number of steps are all worth considering. Some adhesives are more forgiving than others, especially in less ideal field conditions.
Post operative Sensitivity & Biocompatibility
Adhesive agents should minimise postoperative sensitivity. Clinically, universal adhesives used in ER and selective etch modes tend to show fewer sensitivity issues than SE in some trials.
Compatibility
Bonding to ceramics, zirconia, or less common materials requires adhesives that can interface (chemical or micromechanical) with those substrates. Class V, deep cavities, or where enamel is minimal can also pose challenges for retention and marginal adaptation.
Why choose G-Premio BOND?
According to GC, G-Premio BOND can provide you dental adhesive procedures with the following advantages:
- Zero debondings: high & durable bond to tooth structure and indirect surfaces thanks to 3 functional monomers
- Zero discolourations: extremely thin film thickness (3µm) and strong bonding layer with high filler content
- Zero post-operative sensitivity: dentinal tubules either remain closed or are sealed by the adhesive, preventing sensitivity regardless of etching method – or no etching at all
- Zero mistakes: clear procedure and very low technique-sensitivity
- Zero hassle: one bottle for many uses & excellent handling, with optimal wettability and long working time
- Zero waste: short procedure & economical dispensing with 300 drops per bottle
Where can I buy G-Premio BOND?
All products in the G-Premio BOND range are available to buy from Kent Express.
Available in a unit dose multipack and 5m refill bottles, all G-Premio BOND orders come with free next working day delivery when you buy online.
