iBOND® Universal

It can be used for the bonding of direct restorations for all cavity classes (Black) using light-curing, dual-curing or self-curing methacrylate based composites / compomers.

Furthermore it can be used for the bonding of light-cure, dual-cure or self-curing core build-up materials. Hypersensitive teeth can be sealed, as well as prepared tooth prior to the placement of amalgam. The sealing of core preparations can also be performed prior to the temporary cementation of indirect restorations (according to the immediate dentine sealing technique).

It also allows for the bonding of fissure sealants. Additionally it can be used for the cementation of indirect restorations with light-cure, dual-cure or self-curing adhesive resin cements. Last but not least, iBOND Universal enables dentists to perform intra-oral repairs to composite and compomer restorations, porcelain fused to metal, all ceramic, as well as metal restorations.

Acetone acts as a water chaser and enables a fast and secure evaporation of water, which is required for a durable and consistent bonding system.

Water is always present during cavity preparation and is also an important component in adhesives to achieving efficient etching of the tooth. After application and etching, both the water and solvent have to be optimally removed to enable efficient adhesive layer polymerisation throughout the light curing process.

Acetone as a solvent, with very high air pressure, supports this evaporation process. Therefore this acetone/water system ensures an optimal polymerisation result and thereby maximising bond strength.

The “moisture control”- system of our unique formula ensures a fast and reliable evaporation of water due to the usage of acetone as the solvent.

iBOND Universal can be used in the self-etch, selective etch or total-etch technique. This enables the dental practitioner to use his preferred etching technique. iBOND Universal is compatible to self-, dual- and light- curing materials.

iBOND Universal can be used for bonding of direct and indirect restorations with different surfaces (e.g. silicate ceramics*, zirconia, precious and non-precious alloys and composites.) *also use iBOND Ceramic Primer.

Every manufacturer has a different understanding/definition of ”universal” features.

Our definition: iBOND Universal offers the choice between different bonding techniques, ensuring the compatibility to light-, self- and dual-curing materials without the need of a dual cure activator, bonding of composites/compomers, ceramics*, non-precious metals and precious metals, while having just one liquid for a broad range of indications. *also use iBOND Ceramic Primer.

iBOND Universal can be used with selective enamel etch, self-etch or total etch technique.

iBOND Universal is compatible to most dental materials. It is compatible with light-, self- and dual-cure materials without the need of a dual-cure activator.

iBOND Universal can bond to the following surfaces: zirconia, precious and non-precious alloys as well as composites/compomers. To bond and repair silicate ceramics, apply iBOND Ceramic Primer.

The pH value of iBOND Universal is 1.6 – 1.8.

iBOND Universal requires iBOND Ceramic Primer on silicate / glass ceramics.

The adhesive monomer that is necessary to securely bind with silicate substrates is not stable in acidic solutions like iBOND Universal. This is why a separate primer is required.

Yes, iBOND Ceramic Primer (1x4ml) is available as a refill: (article code: 66061416)

Yes, you can. iBOND Universal can be used in the selective enamel etch or total etch technique, as well as its use in the self-etch mode.

With our drop control system, you apply just as much bonding agent as is required. The notched bottle design economises on the output of bonding agent and allows an efficient, controlled application of the adhesive.

The amount of single drops goes up to 220 per 4ml bottle

The amount of iBOND Universal within a single dose is 0.15ml.

iBOND Universal forms an adhesive layer with a film thickness of approx. 5-10µm.

Yes, you can seal hypersensitive teeth with iBOND Universal. The desensitising effect comes from the complete sealing of the tooth by the adhesive, as well as our monomer formula.

We recommend screwing the bottle top back on to the bottle immediately after use. This is to prevent the evaporation of the iBOND Universal solvent within the bottle.

iBOND Universal can be conveniently stored at room temperature <25°C and in a standing position.

Depending on the etching technique, iBOND Universal should not require more than 35s for the self-etch- and no more than about 90s for the total etch- or selective enamel etching technique.

Yes, the curing time is only 10s.

There is no need to shake iBOND Universal prior to use.

The dentist needs to completely evaporate the solvent (acetone) to ensure the best adhesion possible. Air-drying needs to continue until the adhesive layer does not move any longer under the air pressure. Air-drying should always be applied from the outer parts of the cavity. Then gradually air-dry towards the centre of the cavity with increasing strength. The adhesive layer cannot be over-dried. It is better to exceed the air-drying time than risk under drying.

Apply a sufficient amount of adhesive to cover the entire cavity. Make sure iBOND Universal adhesive completely covers the corners, as well as relatively inaccessible areas of the tooth preparation. Ensure that all cavity margins are effectively covered with the iBOND Universal adhesive.

After air-drying the entire cavity, the adhesive layer should look 100% glossy. If this is not the case and there are ‘matt’ patches, apply a second layer, following the same application procedure.

To ensure optimum adhesion, iBOND Universal needs to be painted onto the tooth, then gently rubbed for 20s.

The tooth conditioning ingredients (monomers) need to come in contact with the tooth surface for the demineralisation, as well as priming and bonding to take effect. The continual rubbing motion pushes fresh monomers to the tooth surface, ensuring an excellent marginal seal combined with a high bond strength.

iBOND Universal requires 10s of light-curing using a conventional curing lamp (> 500 mW/cm2, wavelength range 440- 480 nm).

Regularly check the emitted intensity of the light curing unit. Also check the correct positioning of your light tip (as close and direct as possible, without touching the adhesive/restorative/tooth surface). We recommend the wearing of appropriate orange safety glasses to avoid eye damage from the blue light. The safety glasses will allow you to see that the tip is in the correct position throughout the curing process.

No. Radiopacity is not applicable with a maximum film thickness of 10 µm. It is impossible to detect such thin layers by x-ray.

Compatibility to self-cure materials is attained, due to our optimised initiator system. The optimal water/solvent evaporation, due to the acetone ingredient, additionally supports self-cure compatibility.

From our long lasting experience, 4-META exhibits optimal wetting behaviour of tooth hard tissue and thereby supports homogeneous film formation and reliable bond strengths. Notably on dentine, 4-META is well documented to show extremely powerful adhesion.

The bond strength is additionally enhanced by MDP, as second adhesion promoter. MDP as chain-like monomer, has very good hydrophobic characteristics, making it highly effective especially on enamel, metal and oxide ceramics.

The balanced combination of the above adhesion promoters gives the dentist a reliable bonding agent for optimal adhesion to the tooth.

iBOND Universal can also be used on sclerotic dentine. We recommend its usage with the total etch technique. Sclerotic dentine is a harder substrate than normal dentine, therefore etching of the entire cavity, using phosphoric acid for 30s, is recommended.

Roughen the surface of the substrate to be repaired using a diamond bur or sandblasting. Rinse thoroughly and dry with an oil-free air flow. In case of silicate and glass ceramics, the restoration surface needs to be pre-treated with iBOND Ceramic Primer.

Follow this by applying iBOND Universal in a gentle rubbing motion for 20s, air-dry and light cure for 10s prior to application of the composite.

For the intra-oral repair of silicate ceramic surfaces, hydrofluoric acid (HF) is often used. Hydrofluoric acid is known to be hazardous and dangerous when used in the mouth and can burn soft tissue. When using iBOND Ceramic Primer, HF treatment is not required, as excellent adhesion is obtained.