PRODUCT:
OptiBond™ XTR

SOURCE:
Kerr Corporation
Orange, Calif.
800-537-7123
kerrdental.com

Since the introduction of BruxZir^® Solid Zirconia, I have been looking for a way to bond these monolithic restorations into place whether using total-etch, self-etch or conventional cementation. Zirconia is notoriously tough to bond to, but OptiBond™ XTR provides a solution. It also has helped me reduce post-op sensitivity. And due to its film thickness of five to 10 microns, I am able to light-cure OptiBond XTR prior to placing restorations without worrying about them seating all the way. I simply apply the OptiBond XTR Primer to the inside of the BruxZir restoration, air-thin and light-cure. To bond to the tooth, I apply the primer with a scrubbing motion and then air-thin. Then I apply the OptiBond XTR Adhesive to the tooth, air-thin and cure. Finally, I fill the BruxZir restoration with the cement of my choice, seat it on the tooth, and I’ve got a virtually unbreakable crown or bridge with a high-strength bond.