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The Dental Tribune Editor's Choice awarded CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick with the maximum 5 stars and an impressing 98% score.

Consultants’ Comments
• “Perfect viscosity. Ease of use and speed were great.”
• “I love the unit dose - so easy to use, and there was plenty of adhesive
for most procedures in each one.”
• “Great for replacement of silane to prime crowns for cementation with
resin cements - will self-cure with the dual-cured resin.”
• “Loved the fact that it is compatible with dual/self-cured resins and also
love that it can be used in self-cured mode with CLEARFIL DC Activator.
It’s applicable for all bonding procedures.”
• “Great product. A ‘go to’ bonding agent.”

Read the actual Report from The Dental Advisor
 

Adhesive cementation of high-translucent zirconium oxide restorations

The definitive integration of full ceramic restorations throws up a lot of questions in everyday practice life. Many of these are answered in the “ACTA Report”. The Congress lectures (ACTA Congress) held by Prof. Matthias Kern (Kiel/Germany) and Daniele Rondoni, ZTM (Savona/Italy) have been condensed down to the essentials and presented in a practical manner. The focus is placed on zirconia materials and it’s adhesive, MDP based cementation.  

Until now, the preferred cementation method for dental zirconia was conventional luting. Through the establishment of high-translucent zirconia materials (e.g. KATANA^TM UTML/STML, Kuraray Noritake Dental), however, the standards have changed. The outstanding aesthetic properties of the new zirconias are to be supported through a composite resin cement. In the ACTA Congress held at the ACTA University (Amsterdam/Netherlands,), Prof. Matthias Kern and Daniele Rondoni, ZTM evinced exciting information on the subject. Prof. Kern underlined the significance of the MDP monomer for the reliable adhesive cementation of zirconia restorations. He is convinced that the chemical adhesion can only take place using MDP based resin cements (PANAVIA^TM, Kuraray Noritake Dental). Rondoni presented the advantages and the material properties of the new zirconias.

In the “ACTA Report”, the scientifically founded explanations, which have proven their worth in practice, have been summarised. The reader learns for example which prerequisites are required for adhesive cementation. In addition, valuable preparation and material-relevant processing guidelines are provided. The explanations on the functional method of the adhesive cementation and the MDP monomer are presented in an interesting way. The original MDP monomer was developed in 1981 by Kuraray in order to improve the bond strength on tooth structure and dental metal alloy. Today, MDP monomer (the basis of PANAVIA^TM resin cements) are characterised by their strong adhesion to metal(oxides) incl. zirconia.

PANAVIA^TM V5 is an aesthetic and adhesive resin cement for all cementation indications, based on MDP technology. Prof. Kern published a work on bonding to zirconia ceramic with MDP for the first time in 1998. His well-founded experiences are practically summarised in the “ACTA Report”.

Today sandblasting and MDP is the proven formula to reliable adhesive cementation of zirconia.

The “ACTA Report” is a recommended read for all dentists and dental technicians who have integrated full ceramic restorations into their everyday working lives. Well-founded and practical!    

For more information

Email dental.eu@kuraray.com or phone +49-(0)69-305 85 980

You can read the full report  here.

Adhesive cementation of high-translucent zirconium oxide restorations

The definitive integration of full ceramic restorations throws up a lot of questions in everyday practice life. Many of these are answered in the “ACTA Report”. The Congress lectures (ACTA Congress) held by Prof. Matthias Kern (Kiel/Germany) and Daniele Rondoni, ZTM (Savona/Italy) have been condensed down to the essentials and presented in a practical manner. The focus is placed on zirconia materials and it’s adhesive, MDP based cementation.  

Until now, the preferred cementation method for dental zirconia was conventional luting. Through the establishment of high-translucent zirconia materials (e.g. KATANA^TM UTML/STML, Kuraray Noritake Dental), however, the standards have changed. The outstanding aesthetic properties of the new zirconias are to be supported through a composite resin cement. In the ACTA Congress held at the ACTA University (Amsterdam/Netherlands,), Prof. Matthias Kern and Daniele Rondoni, ZTM evinced exciting information on the subject. Prof. Kern underlined the significance of the MDP monomer for the reliable adhesive cementation of zirconia restorations. He is convinced that the chemical adhesion can only take place using MDP based resin cements (PANAVIA^TM, Kuraray Noritake Dental). Rondoni presented the advantages and the material properties of the new zirconias.

In the “ACTA Report”, the scientifically founded explanations, which have proven their worth in practice, have been summarised. The reader learns for example which prerequisites are required for adhesive cementation. In addition, valuable preparation and material-relevant processing guidelines are provided. The explanations on the functional method of the adhesive cementation and the MDP monomer are presented in an interesting way. The original MDP monomer was developed in 1981 by Kuraray in order to improve the bond strength on tooth structure and dental metal alloy. Today, MDP monomer (the basis of PANAVIA^TM resin cements) are characterised by their strong adhesion to metal(oxides) incl. zirconia.

PANAVIA^TM V5 is an aesthetic and adhesive resin cement for all cementation indications, based on MDP technology. Prof. Kern published a work on bonding to zirconia ceramic with MDP for the first time in 1998. His well-founded experiences are practically summarised in the “ACTA Report”.

Today sandblasting and MDP is the proven formula to reliable adhesive cementation of zirconia.

The “ACTA Report” is a recommended read for all dentists and dental technicians who have integrated full ceramic restorations into their everyday working lives. Well-founded and practical!    

For more information

Email dental.eu@kuraray.com or phone +49-(0)69-305 85 980

You can read the full report  here.

Our latest "BOND" newsletter is now published and ready to read!

Content Highlights

CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick
The development of one step self-etch

New Zirconia KATANA™
Digital Concept

Read BOND volume 2

From 21.03.-25.03.2017 IDS opens its doors again.

Kuraray Noritake Dental, a global supplier of innovative technologies in dentistry, presents new innovative products, as well as classics from dentistry and dental technology such as PANAVIA ™ or KATANA ™ Zirconia ML.

We are particularly pleased to present our new Universal Bonding, CLEARFIL ™ Universal Bond Quick. As a bonding specialist, Kuraray Noritake developed an innovative universal bonding process, without waiting time and with lasting results in all restorations.

CLEARFIL ™ Universal Bond Quick provides the best results without waiting, without intensive rubbing, without multiple layers or without multiple application.
The dentist not only saves time, but our bonding also reduces through the fast
Apply the risk of contamination.

Come and stay with us and be convinced by CLEARFIL ™ Universal Bond Quick!

Furthermore, there is brand-new information in the CEREC® area. Let yourself be surprised!

But also for the dental technicians there are many exciting and new information from Kuraray Noritake Dental, the inventor of the multi-layered Zirconia Disks.

A special highlight for the dental technicians among you are our Hands On demonstrations at our booth with internationally renowned dental technicians. You can find a program overview at www.kuraraynoritake.eu.
The highlight of the program will be our live talk at the stand in Hall 11.3 D010, on Friday, 24.03.2017 from 15-17 clock.

This afternoon, an exclusive expert team will be at your disposal with Dr. Ed Mc Laren (USA), Z. Oriol de la Mata y Garcia (ES), Zn. Nondas Vlachopulos (GR) and Daniele Rondoni (IT) Table discussion around the modern and aesthetic dentistry available for all questions!

But also for all other questions and suggestions about our portfolio, our product specialists at IDS are here for you!

Hall 11.3 / Stand D010 / D020 / D030

We look forward to you!
For further information please call +49 (0) 69 305 35835 or dental@kuraray.de

From 21.03.-25.03.2017 IDS opens its doors again.

Kuraray Noritake Dental, a global supplier of innovative technologies in dentistry, presents new innovative products, as well as classics from dentistry and dental technology such as PANAVIA ™ or KATANA ™ Zirconia ML.

We are particularly pleased to present our new Universal Bonding, CLEARFIL ™ Universal Bond Quick. As a bonding specialist, Kuraray Noritake developed an innovative universal bonding process, without waiting time and with lasting results in all restorations.

CLEARFIL ™ Universal Bond Quick provides the best results without waiting, without intensive rubbing, without multiple layers or without multiple application.
The dentist not only saves time, but our bonding also reduces through the fast
Apply the risk of contamination.

Come and stay with us and be convinced by CLEARFIL ™ Universal Bond Quick!

Furthermore, there is brand-new information in the CEREC® area. Let yourself be surprised!

But also for the dental technicians there are many exciting and new information from Kuraray Noritake Dental, the inventor of the multi-layered Zirconia Disks.

A special highlight for the dental technicians among you are our Hands On demonstrations at our booth with internationally renowned dental technicians. You can find a program overview at www.kuraraynoritake.eu.
The highlight of the program will be our live talk at the stand in Hall 11.3 D010, on Friday, 24.03.2017 from 15-17 clock.

This afternoon, an exclusive expert team will be at your disposal with Dr. Ed Mc Laren (USA), Z. Oriol de la Mata y Garcia (ES), Zn. Nondas Vlachopulos (GR) and Daniele Rondoni (IT) Table discussion around the modern and aesthetic dentistry available for all questions!

But also for all other questions and suggestions about our portfolio, our product specialists at IDS are here for you!

Hall 11.3 / Stand D010 / D020 / D030

We look forward to you!
For further information please call +49 (0) 69 305 35835 or dental@kuraray.de

PRESS RELEASE

EXPERTS PRESENT IMPORTANT FINDINGS ON THE ADVANCED BONDING PROPERTIES OF THE NEW ONE-BOTTLE UNIVERSAL ADHESIVE: CLEARFIL™ UNIVERSAL BOND QUICK

Hattersheim, Germany – January 2017  

The 2nd December 2016 saw the annual Kuraray Noritake Expert Symposium in Frankfurt with more than 60 leading adhesives and composites experts from universities all over Europe meeting to discuss and share new advances in the world of adhesive technology, notably CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick: the new one-bottle universal adhesive by Kuraray Noritake Dental which is to be launched in Europe in February. Prof. Dr. Bart Van Meerbeek from the KU Leuven - BIOMAT - University Hospitals Leuven/Belgium, acted as Symposium Moderator.

Starting off the day’s proceedings, Yusuke Fujimura, Technical Manager and Chief Developer at Kuraray Noritake Dental demonstrated how, unlike most other bonding agents, CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick works instantly, removing the need for waiting time, extensive rubbing or multiple layer application. This was followed by Professor Dr Bart Van Meerbeek who discussed the problems associated with conventional total-etch methods whereby strong phosphoric acid is applied to the dentin, dissolving the natural tooth protector hydroxyapatite and exposing the collagen matrix. He posed the fundamental question:” Why demineralise the tooth with strong acids only to remineralise it again?”

Also on the agenda were four individual studies, each tested far over and above the legally-required ISO standards, providing insights into the fact that the longevity prognosis for bonded restoration is absolutely dependent on both the quality of the adhesives and the effect of the procedural steps. Luc Randolph, Materials Research Engineer at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve/Belgium, reported on shear bond strength tests using the new universal adhesive CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick concluding that: “Among the all-in-one universal alternatives, the new CUBQ technology appears equally efficient despite the absence of waiting time after application, making it a more user-friendly and convenient option than its competitors.”

Prof. Dr. Amélie Mainjot from the University of Liège/Belgium went a step further demonstrating highly positive bond results for zirconia which showed, even after thermocycling, comparable bond strength to Vita Mark II class-ceramic instead of pre-test failures when not treated with CLEARFIL™  Universal Bond Quick.

Finally, Prof. Dr. Mutlu Özcan from the University of Zurich/Switzerland, concluded that, whereas the described method of air-abrasion increases the adhesion results for the majority of adhesives, air-abrasion may not be needed for CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick.

Over the course of the day the speakers presented many enlightening research results which participants were able to take away with them. However, before they left, Prof Van Meerbeek called for a panel discussion so that speakers could collaborate with the audience on requests for future development and findings.

CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick is launched in Europe on the 1st of February 2017. 

Read the full report: Kuraray Noritake Symposium Report (PDF: 360 Kb)

PRESS RELEASE

EXPERTS PRESENT IMPORTANT FINDINGS ON THE ADVANCED BONDING PROPERTIES OF THE NEW ONE-BOTTLE UNIVERSAL ADHESIVE: CLEARFIL™ UNIVERSAL BOND QUICK

Hattersheim, Germany – January 2017  

The 2nd December 2016 saw the annual Kuraray Noritake Expert Symposium in Frankfurt with more than 60 leading adhesives and composites experts from universities all over Europe meeting to discuss and share new advances in the world of adhesive technology, notably CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick: the new one-bottle universal adhesive by Kuraray Noritake Dental which is to be launched in Europe in February. Prof. Dr. Bart Van Meerbeek from the KU Leuven - BIOMAT - University Hospitals Leuven/Belgium, acted as Symposium Moderator.

Starting off the day’s proceedings, Yusuke Fujimura, Technical Manager and Chief Developer at Kuraray Noritake Dental demonstrated how, unlike most other bonding agents, CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick works instantly, removing the need for waiting time, extensive rubbing or multiple layer application. This was followed by Professor Dr Bart Van Meerbeek who discussed the problems associated with conventional total-etch methods whereby strong phosphoric acid is applied to the dentin, dissolving the natural tooth protector hydroxyapatite and exposing the collagen matrix. He posed the fundamental question:” Why demineralise the tooth with strong acids only to remineralise it again?”

Also on the agenda were four individual studies, each tested far over and above the legally-required ISO standards, providing insights into the fact that the longevity prognosis for bonded restoration is absolutely dependent on both the quality of the adhesives and the effect of the procedural steps. Luc Randolph, Materials Research Engineer at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve/Belgium, reported on shear bond strength tests using the new universal adhesive CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick concluding that: “Among the all-in-one universal alternatives, the new CUBQ technology appears equally efficient despite the absence of waiting time after application, making it a more user-friendly and convenient option than its competitors.”

Prof. Dr. Amélie Mainjot from the University of Liège/Belgium went a step further demonstrating highly positive bond results for zirconia which showed, even after thermocycling, comparable bond strength to Vita Mark II class-ceramic instead of pre-test failures when not treated with CLEARFIL™  Universal Bond Quick.

Finally, Prof. Dr. Mutlu Özcan from the University of Zurich/Switzerland, concluded that, whereas the described method of air-abrasion increases the adhesion results for the majority of adhesives, air-abrasion may not be needed for CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick.

Over the course of the day the speakers presented many enlightening research results which participants were able to take away with them. However, before they left, Prof Van Meerbeek called for a panel discussion so that speakers could collaborate with the audience on requests for future development and findings.

CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick is launched in Europe on the 1st of February 2017. 

Read the full report: Kuraray Noritake Symposium Report (PDF: 360 Kb)

Kuraray celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2016. We take the opportunity of this occasion to offer you a glimpse of the history of Kuraray from a new perspective. The name Kuraray represents more than 8,300 employees and an annual turnover of approximately 3.7 billion euros. Kuraray was founded in Kurashiki, Japan, in June 1926, by Magosaburo Ohara. Kuraray began with the domestic production of Rayon, a synthetically produced cellulose fibre referred to as artificial silk, a new and innovative product at the time. 

The name KURARAY is derived from the location: Kurashiki and the product manufactured: Rayon. The development of this branch of production developed very quickly in Japan, with many other major manufacturers establishing themselves during this period. Whereas others recruited their technicians and experts from elsewhere, Kuraray established the Kyoko Research Laboratory, which was managed by the University of Kyoto to generate expertise and support for the development of the required technologies. Ohara also committed himself to cultural and social projects. The building of an art gallery and the financing of an orphanage represent only two of his many projects in Kurashiki. The Ohara Museum of Art was the first private museum of Western art in Japan.

Ohara considered the dreadful conditions in which employees commonly worked and lived at the time to be unacceptable; he was not a profit-driven employer, and attempted to solve such issues. He ensured that decent accommodation, fitness facilities and nursery schools were built to provide young employees, or families who had left their homes to work for Kuraray, with everything they needed for education and a healthy and culturally rich lifestyle.
One of the largest general hospitals in the west of Japan, the Kurashiki Central Hospital, was originally founded by Kuraray to promote the well-being of employees and their families. It is still considered to be one of the most famous hospitals in Japan.

With the production of Kuralon in 1950, developed from the in-house manufactured products PVA and vinyl acetate, Kuraray expanded to become the specialist chemical company it is today. Always intent on making a contribution to the good of society, Kuraray addressed the subject of environmental protection very early on. The visionary Ohara was aware of the seriousness of environmental pollution, and made great efforts to prevent it.

Internationally too, Kuraray has remained aware of its social responsibilities. After the war, a production facility was opened in China which helped to improve the poor post-war living conditions of the Chinese population.
Today, Kuraray is a leading global manufacturer of the specialist chemicals used in many aspects of daily life. Kuraray has always viewed its employees as its most important asset, and continues to do so to this day.

Kuraray celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2016. We take the opportunity of this occasion to offer you a glimpse of the history of Kuraray from a new perspective. The name Kuraray represents more than 8,300 employees and an annual turnover of approximately 3.7 billion euros. Kuraray was founded in Kurashiki, Japan, in June 1926, by Magosaburo Ohara. Kuraray began with the domestic production of Rayon, a synthetically produced cellulose fibre referred to as artificial silk, a new and innovative product at the time. 

The name KURARAY is derived from the location: Kurashiki and the product manufactured: Rayon. The development of this branch of production developed very quickly in Japan, with many other major manufacturers establishing themselves during this period. Whereas others recruited their technicians and experts from elsewhere, Kuraray established the Kyoko Research Laboratory, which was managed by the University of Kyoto to generate expertise and support for the development of the required technologies. Ohara also committed himself to cultural and social projects. The building of an art gallery and the financing of an orphanage represent only two of his many projects in Kurashiki. The Ohara Museum of Art was the first private museum of Western art in Japan.

Ohara considered the dreadful conditions in which employees commonly worked and lived at the time to be unacceptable; he was not a profit-driven employer, and attempted to solve such issues. He ensured that decent accommodation, fitness facilities and nursery schools were built to provide young employees, or families who had left their homes to work for Kuraray, with everything they needed for education and a healthy and culturally rich lifestyle.
One of the largest general hospitals in the west of Japan, the Kurashiki Central Hospital, was originally founded by Kuraray to promote the well-being of employees and their families. It is still considered to be one of the most famous hospitals in Japan.

With the production of Kuralon in 1950, developed from the in-house manufactured products PVA and vinyl acetate, Kuraray expanded to become the specialist chemical company it is today. Always intent on making a contribution to the good of society, Kuraray addressed the subject of environmental protection very early on. The visionary Ohara was aware of the seriousness of environmental pollution, and made great efforts to prevent it.

Internationally too, Kuraray has remained aware of its social responsibilities. After the war, a production facility was opened in China which helped to improve the poor post-war living conditions of the Chinese population.
Today, Kuraray is a leading global manufacturer of the specialist chemicals used in many aspects of daily life. Kuraray has always viewed its employees as its most important asset, and continues to do so to this day.