Total versatility.

Uncompromising
performance.
3M™ Scotchbond™
Universal Adhesive

Simplifying the bonding step is no easy task.

That’s why 3M developed 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive. It’s a single-bottle solution that offers a simple
one-step, one-coat, 35-second application—without compromising strength. Years of clinical evaluations have stacked
the evidence. It can be used in all etching techniques, including total-etch, self-etch and selective-etch; in both direct
and indirect applications; and on all dental surfaces,
Scotchbond™
without any extra primer—taking versatility to a whole new level.
Universal

Use your preferred technique Xeno® IV

without compromising high,

Enamel Scotchbond™
iBond® SE Universal
Dentin
reliable and durable bonds.
Xeno® IV

Enamel

Clearfil® SE
Quick
iBond® SE
Dentin

Clearfil® SE

Self-Etch Bond Strength—

3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal
0 5 10 15 20 25
MPa
30 35 40
35-second 0 5 10 15 20 25
MPa
30 35 40

Total-Etch Bond Strength—

Adhesive vs. Competition
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal
application Scotchbond™

time
Universal

Scotchbond™ Adhesive vs. Competition Prime & Bond®

NT™
Universal OptiBond™
Enamel
Dentin
Scotchbond™ Solo Plus

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Xeno® IV Universal MPa

Enamel Prime & Bond®

iBond® SE NT™
Dentin
OptiBond™
Enamel
Dentin
Virtually no post-operative
Clearfil® SE Solo Plus

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
sensitivity in total-etch or
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
MPa MPa self-etch applications.
Source: 3M internal data Source: 3M internal data

0.4%
Bond to any surface.
Scotchbond™ Total number Percent of
total-etch
Universal
Scotchbond Universal adhesive bonds to all surfaces, including enamel, dentin, glass of total-etch restorations with
ceramic,
Prime &zirconia,
Bond®
NT™
noble and non-precious alloys and composites—without additional primer. restorations: 3M™ Scotchbond™
In combination with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal DCA Dual Cure Activator, Scotchbond Universal Adhesive
Universal
Enamel
adhesive is compatible with all resin cements, core build-up materials and even
OptiBond™
Dentin
3,467 having post-op
Solo Plus sensitivity.
self-cure composites!
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Shear Bond Strength to Indirect Substrates
MPa
After 10,000 Thermocycles
0.06%
Lava™ Zirconia Percent of
self-etch
Vita In-Ceram® AL
Lava™ Zirconia Total number restorations with
Vita In-Ceram® AL Scotchbond™ Universal of self-etch 3M™ Scotchbond™
Paradigm™ C Universal Adhesive
Glass Ceramic Paradigm™ C Z-PRIME™ PlusScotchbond™ Universal
Z-PRIME™ Plus
restorations: having post-op
Glass Ceramic
0 5 10 15 0 205
MPa
25 15 3020 25
10
MPa
30
3,495 sensitivity.

Source: Dr. Markus Blatz, University of Pennsylvania Source: 3M internal data

3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive performs across
a range of variables, giving you true versatility.
Direct Placement Indications:
• Bonding light cured composite or compomer • One-step, one-coat adhesive application
for all classes of direct restorations
• Combined total-etch, self-etch and selective-etch adhesive
• Root surface desensitization
• Sealing of dentin prior to amalgam restorations
• Consistent bond strength to both moist and dry etched dentin
• Protective varnish for glass ionomer • Virtually no post-op sensitivity
restorative materials
• High bond strength to all indirect surfaces (zirconia, alumina,
• Repair of composite or compomer restorations glass ceramics and metals) without a separate primer
• Bonding sealants
• Excellent marginal integrity for
Indirect Placement Indications: highly esthetic restorations
• Bonding veneers with • Self- and dual-cure compatible
3M™ RelyX™ Veneer Cement (with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal DCA
• Adhesive/primer for chemical adhesion when Dual Cure Activator)
bonding zirconia, alumina, metal or glass
ceramic restorations • No refrigeration needed; store at room
• Intraoral repair of existing indirect restorations temperature for two years
• Bonding self- or dual-cure core • Bonds indirect restorations with
build-up materials and resin cements 3M™ RelyX™ Ultimate Adhesive Resin
(with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal DCA Cement— without the need to light cure
Dual Cure Activator)
the adhesive
• Sealing of dentin prior to temporization for
indirect restoration placement • Flip-top vial and unit dose delivery
Refer to Instructions for Use for full list of indications.

Ordering Information
Item # Product Information

41254 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive Intro Kit—Vial

 Includes: 1 – 5ml adhesive vial; 50 disposable mixing wells; 50 disposable microbrushes;
1 – 3ml etchant syringe; 25 dispensing tips

41258 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive Refill Includes: 1 – 5ml adhesive vial

41255 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive Intro Kit—Unit Dose 40 Includes: 40 unit dose;
1 – 3ml etchant syringe

41256 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive Unit Dose 100 Includes: 100 unit dose; 1 – 3ml etchant syringe

41264 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal DCA Dual Cure Activator Includes: 1 – 5ml vial

41263 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant Etching Gel Includes: 2 – 3ml syringes; 50 dispensing tips

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