3M Single Bond

Universal Adhesive
Technique Guide

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Technique Guide
We want you to get the best results using
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your restorative procedures. That's why
we've created this interactive Technique
Guide. In it, you'll find a list of indications Indications .....................................................................................................................................3
and simple technique guides for the most
commonly performed procedures. Each
guide has step-by-step illustrations and
Technique Guides
easy instructions that are important to know
in advance of the procedure.
Etching Techniques ........................................................................................................... 4

Dispensing from Unit Dose ............................................................................................. 5

Dispensing from Vial ......................................................................................................... 6

Direct Restorations ............................................................................................................ 7

Dual-Cure and Self-Cure ................................................................................................. 8

Fissure Sealants .................................................................................................................. 9

Protective Varnish for Glass Ionomer Materials ..................................................... 10

Veneers ................................................................................................................................ 11
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Indications *

• Bonding light-cured composite or compomer for all

classes of direct restorations
• Bonding of dual-cure cements and core build-up materials
• Bonding of self-cure composites
• Root surface desensitization
• Sealing of dentin prior to amalgam restorations
• Protective varnish for glass ionomer restorative materials
• Repair of composite or compomer restorations
• Bonding sealants
• Bonding veneers in combination with
3M™ RelyX™ Veneer Cement

*See Instructions for Use for a full list of indications.

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Etching Techniques *

Total Etch Selective Etch Self Etch

Phosphoric acid is applied to both the Phosphoric acid is applied only to the Dentin treatment is achieved through the self-etch
enamel and dentin surfaces. enamel surface. Dentin treatment is function of Single Bond Universal adhesive.
achieved through the self-etch function of
3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive.

*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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Dispensing from Unit Dose *

or

➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ 5a 5b

Do not squeeze Hold the shaft of the With the thumb and Turn the disposable Option A: For easy Option B: During the
the L-Pop™ blister disposable applicator index finger of the applicator back and application in the treatment, press all of
without the disposable with one hand, other hand, squeeze forth in the liquid to cavity, the disposable the liquid into the open
applicator. covering the blister the reservoir of the cover it completely. applicator can be depression end with
opening with your L-Pop blister, starting bent while it is still in your thumb and index
thumb. This will prevent with the outer end, in the L-Pop blister. In finger to rewet the
the etching liquid from the direction of the order to do this, only applicator.
spraying out. disposable applicator. pull the disposable
applicator out of the
blister far enough so
that the narrow section
of the applicator shaft
can be seen. Fold the
applicator shaft at
this location over your
thumbnail.

*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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Dispensing from Vial

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➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄
The dosing bottle To open, take the bottle Hold the bottle upside After use, carefully The cap audibly snaps
cap has a thumb in your hand, place your down in a vertical close the bottle again into place when
depression so that it thumb in the thumb position and pour the by applying pressure to pressed closed, and
can be opened to one depression, and push required quantity of the lever from above. a small, even gap
side and closed again the cap to the side until 3M™ Single Bond between the cap and
with one hand. The cap it remains in the open Universal Adhesive in a bottle can be seen all
will remain open if the position. mixing well. Protect the the way around.
opening angle is > 90°. adhesive in the mixing
well from light.

*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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Direct
Restorations
*

➀ ➁ ➂
Following the selective enamel Gently air dry the adhesive for Light cure for 10 seconds.
etch or total etch of the enamel approximately 5 seconds to
and dentin, apply the adhesive evaporate the solvent.
to the prepared tooth and rub it
in for 20 seconds.

*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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Dual-Cure and Self-Cure *

Bonding of Dual-Cure
Cements and Core
Build-up Materials

➀ ➁ ➂ ➃
 lace one drop each of
P Apply the adhesive or Gently air dry the adhesive Light cure for 10 seconds.
3M™ Single Bond Universal adhesive mixture to the for approximately 5 seconds (Optional step with 3M™
Adhesive and dual cure prepared tooth and rub to evaporate the solvent. RelyX™ Ultimate Cement.)
activator* in a mixing well it in for 20 seconds.
and mix for 5 seconds.
* The 3M™ Single Bond Universal Dual Cure
Activator is not required when using RelyX
Ultimate Cement. When using RelyX Ultimate
Cement, please proceed to Step 2.

Bonding of Self-Cure
Composites
Complete steps 1–4 prior to application of
the self-cure composite.

➄ ➅
Apply the adhesive or Air dry for 5 seconds. Do not light cure!
adhesive mixture to the Proceed with cementing the restoration
restoration for 20 seconds. according to manufacturer’s instructions.

*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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Fissure Sealants *

➀ ➁ ➂ ➃
After cleaning the Gently air dry Apply a light-cure Light cure the sealant
surface with polishing the adhesive for fissure sealant. and adhesive together
paste or by powder approximately 5 according to the
blasting, apply the seconds to evaporate sealant manufacturer's
adhesive to the the solvent. Instructions for Use.
prepared tooth and rub
it in for 20 seconds.

*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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Protective Varnish for

Glass Ionomer Materials *

➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄
After the glass ionomer Gently air dry the Light cure for 10 If needed, adjust the Use a damp cloth
has been finished, apply adhesive for seconds. occlusion and reapply or cotton pellet to
the adhesive to the approximately adhesive to the ground remove the oxygen
restoration surface and 5 seconds to places to protect the inhibition layer.
rub it in for 20 seconds. evaporate the solvent. filling from drying out.

*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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Veneers *

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Apply a commonly used  inse thoroughly with
R Dry with cotton pellets. Apply 3M™ Single Bond Gently air dry the adhesive Do not light cure!
phosphoric acid etching water for 10 seconds. Universal Adhesive for approximately 5
gel (about 35%), e.g., 3M™ immediately to the entire seconds to evaporate the
Scotchbond™ Universal surface of the enamel solvent.
Etchant, to the enamel and and dentin and rub it in
dentin for 15 seconds. for 20 seconds.

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 pply Single Bond

A Gently air dry Do not light cure!  ement the veneer with
C Seat the veneer in place Light cure the gingival
Universal adhesive to the adhesive for 3M™ RelyX™ Veneer using gentle pressure. edges first for 30 seconds,
the hydrofluoric acid approximately 5 seconds Cement or 3M™ RelyX™ Spot cure the veneer into followed by light curing the
etched veneer surface. to evaporate the solvent. Ultimate Cement according place on the facial surface middle and incisal edges
to the pertinent Instructions away from the margins each for 30 seconds.
for Use. using a small-diameter light
guide for 20 seconds to
secure it in place. Remove
the excess cement from
the margins using a blunt
instrument or dry brush.
*Please refer to the Instructions for Use for more information.

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