Self-Adhesive Resin Cement Specifically for Zirconia Restorations with Bioactive Giomer Technology
Shofu Dental Corporation introduced BeautiLink SA, a self-adhesive resin cement designed specifically for zirconia restorations, during the California Dental Association annual meeting on May 16, 2024.
Zirconia has become the standard material for dental crowns. According to a JADA study, 98% of respondents reported using it for their posterior crowns.1 BeautiLink SA is a self-adhesive, dual-cured resin cement designed to ensure superior retention and marginal integrity, providing a strong and long-lasting bond specifically for zirconia restorations.
One of the most common reasons for crown failure is secondary decay.2 However, BeautiLink SA, which features the proprietary bioactive Giomer Technology, can release and recharge fluoride and other beneficial ions for the life of the restoration, greatly reducing the potential for crown failure. BeautiLink SA’s anti-bacterial and acid-neutralizing effects reduce caries-causing bacteria present in the preparation or infiltrating the margins.3 These bioactive properties provide health benefits not found in competitive products.
BeautiLink SA has an ideal viscosity for easy handling. It comes with mixing tips that ensure perfect paste delivery, and clean-up is quick and easy.
BeautiLink SA is available in three different shades: Clear, Ivory, and Opaque. The Clear and Ivory shades are highly translucent, while the Opaque shade is ideal for masking stains and darker preps. BeautiLink SA offers remarkable color stability, providing long-lasting aesthetics for all indirect restorations.
Available in two packaging options: one 8.6g syringe with 10 mixing tips, MSRP $134.95, or two 8.6g syringes with 20 mixing tips, MSRP $234.95.
REFERENCES
1. Lawson NC, Frazier KB, Bedran-Russo AK, Khajotia SS, Park J, Urquhart O. Zirconia restorations. 2021;152(1):80-81.e2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2020.10.012
2. Walton, JN et al. A Survey of Crown and Fixed Partial Denture Failures, J Prosthet Dent. 1986 Oct;56(4):416-21
3. Gordan V.V., et al. A clinical evaluation of a self-etching primer and a Giomer restorative material: Results at 8 years. JAM Dent. Assoc. 2007;138:621-627
