3M Dental & Orthodontic Adhesivesfor Dental

3M dental bonding adhesives for composite restorations and crown procedures.

Dental Adhesives

The science of confidence.

Seamlessly complements your preferred technique

Comprising one of the most sophisticated technologies available in 3M, our dental adhesives are designed to address the unique needs of the dental industry. Over 25 years of dental science has led to the development of 3M™ ESPE™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive, which incorporates core adhesive, filler and silane technology together with 3M™ Vitrebond™ copolymer technology to produce a reliable, simple adhesive that has virtually no post-op sensitivity¹. Single Bond Universal Adhesive has over 300 peer-reviewed studies and pieces of evidence² to date, making it the most scientifically- backed universal adhesive available.

¹ Data on file.

² Scopus database Sep/2018.

Total Etch

Controlling the moisture level on dentin can be challenging when applying the total-etch technique. To reduce post-operative sensitivity, use 3M dental adhesives that hydrate the collagen network and seal dentin tubules.

Suitable products:

3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive
Selective Etch

Bonding strength can be a concern when not all enamel surfaces are etched in selective-etch technique. For best results, use a dental adhesive that is clinically proven to improve bond strength.

Suitable products:
3M™ Multi-purpose Adhesive
3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive
Self Etch

Enamel surfaces not trimmed with a dental drill may affect the formation of a hybrid layer. To bond strongly to dental fillings, use an adhesive with a proven retention rate in the long haul.

Suitable products:
3M™ Adper™ Single Bond 2 Refill
3M™ Single Bond Universal Adhesive

Stick with a dental adhesive that does it all

Use your preferred technique
Virtually no post-operative sensitivity
Bonds to any surface

Award-winning, scientifically-proven performance

Five-year trial: Evidence that 3M Single Bond Universal is a versatile adhesive you can trust.

This 5-year clinical study documents the performance of Single Bond Universal: 96% retention rate with the total-etch technique, and an 87% retention rate with self-etching. Simply put - you can use Single Bond Universal adhesive for both direct and indirect applications - without the need for a separate etch or primer.

That means you can reduce your adhesive inventory and simplify your process without compromising the quality of the bond.

The science of confidence

Single Bond Universal Adhesive's proprietary 3M Vitrebond copolymer reduces the effect of moisture contamination by forming a hybrid layer. This layer forms an effective, consistent bond that practically eliminates post-op sensitivity – whether dentine is moist or dry. The Single Bond Universal Adhesive also has a unique¹ratio of silane and MDP monomers. The silane allows a secure bond to glass ceramics, while the MDP gives self-etching properties and a higher bond strength to enamel and metals. Together, these monomers eliminate the need for a separate primer.

¹ Data on File