Ivoclar Vivadent launches new Adhese Universal adhesive

Ivoclar Vivadent has announced the launch of Adhese Universal, a new dental adhesive that includes hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties in one balanced formulation.

Offering reliably high bond strength on wet and dry dentin, the product is extremely tolerant towards moisture, with effective penetration into the dentin tubules. The application time ensures that the hydrophilic monomers and water sufficiently re-wet the dentin, helping the adhesive infiltrate into the collagen network.

Following this, a homogeneous layer forms even in cases where the adhesive is dispersed with a strong stream of air. Once polymerised, this layer provides optimum sealing of the dentin tubules.

An academic study has demonstrated that Adhese Universal delivers consistently high bond strength values, irrespective of the condition of the dentin.

The company said: "The bond strength of Adhese Universal to dentin remains uncompromised, even after etching with phosphoric acid, or over-drying or over-wetting the dentin surface."

During 2014, Ivoclar Vivadent achieved a 4.4 percent year-on-year increase in revenue, creating 166 new jobs in the process.