Joining a growing list of DPS Best Product award winners, the PANAVIA family of cements from Kuraray Noritake Dental promotes efficient workflows and flawless results.

Sometimes, when doing the delicate and exacting task of applying veneers, a lot can be said for what a material does not do. For example, successful patient outcomes are made possible if the material does not fail and cause the veneer to debond, does not change its color, and does not handle poorly or clean up with diffi­culty, potentially resulting in gingival inflammation for the patient. Having worked with dozens of veneer cements throughout his career, Akshay Vij, BDS, ACT, FAGD, can say with certainty that Kuraray’s PANAVIA Veneer LC does none of those things, which is why it’s his go-to cement for every one of his veneer treatments.

PANAVIA Veneer LC: Simplify Your Veneer Cases

“I’ve pretty much tried everything out there on the market—I can probably recall at least 10 different brands over the course of my career,” Dr. Vij said, “and what I particularly like about PANAVIA Veneer LC is the handling. It’s easier to handle than other cements I’ve used, and it’s easier to clean. It’s also not too thick or viscious, which can prevent the veneer from being seated completely. So, it’s made my workflow more efficient, and that’s always a big factor for any clinician who’s working with veneers.”

A light-cure formulation for esthetic ceramic resto­rations, Kuraray’s PANAVIA Veneer LC is indicated for permanent cementation of veneers, and inlays and onlays with less than 2 mm in thickness. The cement’s high wear resistance, ample working time, fast and easy cleanup, and color stability make it a staple in Dr. Vij’s practice.

“I have nothing to complain about with PANAVIA Veneer LC,” he added. “The color stability is very good, which is important when you’re working with veneers. You never want the material to discolor over time. I’ve also found it to be very durable. Some materials just don’t have the bond strength that you expect, which can lead to debonding. None of those occurences have ever hap­pened with PANAVIA Veneer LC.”

But Wait, There’s More!

PANAVIA Veneer LC is just one of several Kuraray materi­als Dr. Vij keeps at the ready. In fact, a quick peek into the practice’s supply cabinets reveals an entire collection of other Kuraray restoratives. The reason for so many Kuraray products? Dr. Vij believes it comes down to the quality and reputation of the manufacturer.

“Kuraray has a long history in multiple aspects of den­tistry,” shared Dr. Vij. “In fact, I would tell young dentists who are just starting out, in addition to developing good clinical techniques, to always look for manufacturers like Kuraray Noritake Dental that not only know the science, but have a long history of building on that science.”

PANAVIA Veneer LC is not the only Kuraray cement to have garnered a DPS Best Product award, a fact that is not surprising to Dr. Vij. The company’s lengthy list of DPS Best Products includes PANAVIA SA Cement Universal and PANAVIA V5.

“These are industry-leading cements with a huge amount of research behind them—both laboratory and clinical—and given the company’s history and deep commitment to quality, together with all the products it’s launched over the last decade, I’m not surprised that Kuraray consistently receives DPS Best Product awards,” Dr. Vij added.

PANAVIA SA Cement Universal: A Single Step to a Great Bond

A dual-cure material designed for all restorations, PANAVIA SA Cement Universal is a self-adhesive resin. Thanks to the LCSi monomer, it doesn’t require additional primers and offers a single-step bond to virtually every restorative material, including porcelain, lithium disilicate, and composite. Additionally, the original MDP monomer creates a strong chemical bond to enamel, dentin, metal alloy, and zirconia.

“I’m a huge fan of the PANAVIA product line from Kuraray Noritake Dental,” shared Troy Schmedding, DDS, AAACD. “PANAVIA SA Cement is a great 1-step cement that doesn’t require a separate silane or primer, creating a very efficient workflow. Not to mention, the cleanup is outstanding—as would be expected from my experience using other PANAVIA products. I know I’m always going to have the bond strength needed for long-lasting clinical outcomes, and that’s the best part.”

PANAVIA V5: Where Strength Meets Esthetics

PANAVIA V5 is Kuraray’s strongest dentin bonding cement ever developed. With 5 color-stable shades with match­ing try-in pastes—spanning from more brightness, chroma, translucency, and masking—PANAVIA V5 offers predictable, highly esthetic crowns, single-wing can­tilever bridges, and veneers. A dual-cure fluoride-releasing universal resin cement, PANAVIA V5 features a convenient automix application, along with easy excess re­moval, low film thickness, reliable marginal sealing, and high bond strength.

For Las Vegas practitioner Joseph G. Willardsen, DDS, a longtime user of Kuraray Noritake Dental restoratives, PANAVIA V5 is his go-to-cement for full and partial coverage in direct restorations.

“As modern dentistry becomes more conservative, it’s important that we have the right materials and techniques to accommodate that,” he shared. “I think Kuraray Noritake Dental has the best record when it comes to bond strengths, material stability, and ease of use. I know that by using PANAVIA cements, I’m able to bond to any surface not only predictably, but better and stronger than any of the other products out there.”