PANAVIA SA Cement Universal creates strong, durable chemical bonds, adhering to virtually every material in a single-step application without the need for a separate primer.

A dental clinician’s success across various restorative procedures hinges on the reliability of the materials in their armamentarium. For Penelope Chang, DDS, who practices in Tenafly, NJ, this tried and-tested success is assured by PANAVIA SA Cement Universal from Kuraray Noritake Dental.

“I have found success using PANAVIA SA Cement Universal with all indications,” she said. “It is particularly useful for zirconia crowns on short second molars that have less retentive preps. I can keep a margin at or above the gingiva with confidence that there will be great bond strength. For patients waiting for anterior implants, PANAVIA SA Cement Universal shines in one-wing Maryland zirconia bridges because the wing can be bonded and holds up very well.”

A Simple, Universal Solution

PANAVIA SA Cement universal contains the original MDP monomer, allowing bonding to multiple surfaces, including dentin, enamel, zirconia, and metals. It also employs the unique LCSi monomer for strong adhesion to glass-based ceramics, such as porcelain, lithium disilicate, and composite resin. “This universal cement negates the need for a separate primer or silane because it is built right in,” Dr. Chang added. PANAVIA SA Cement Universal is stored at room temperature and available in both automix and handmix options. “I am very happy that there is freshly mixed silane each time and that it doesn’t need to be refrigerated.” The universal cement features a powerful, single-step bonding formula and ensures easy, gum-friendly excess removal, too. “The viscosity of the cement is just right. It is easy to express and apply to the intaglio, and cleanup is simple,” Dr. Chang said. “It comes in 3 shades—A2, translucent, and white—which covers pretty much all situations.”

Superior Strength, Beautiful Esthetics

Additionally, Dr. Chang has found Kuraray’s KATANA Zirconia ONE to make a world of difference for her patients as well as her practice, especially when used in tandem with PANAVIA SA Cement Universal. “Using both KATANA Zirconia ONE and PANAVIA SA Cement Universal together is a great way to achieve beautiful esthetics as well as durability and strength,” she said. “These Kuraray products are basically formulated for each other and work well together.”

A super-translucent, multilayered material designed for fast and efficient chairside milling, the KATANA Zirconia ONE blocks effectively improves restorative strength and esthetics, as well as creates smooth margins for an exceptional fit.

“A one-wing Maryland bridge is a great example of how these two materials work together seamlessly. The strength of KATANA Zirconia ONE allows me to mill a nice thin wing and easily bond to the zirconia, while the PANAVIA SA Cement Universal ensures a solid overall bond,” Dr. Chang explained. “Add in the esthetics of the KATANA Zirconia ONE, and you have a home run.”

With a flexural strength of 933 MPa, KATANA Zirconia ONE is available in 2 sizes—Crown and Bridge Block—streamlining inventory management and delivering a seamless blend with a patient’s natural dentition, all without the need for additional sintering time.