In previous articles, we informed you about everything you need to know about dental cements for your dental practice, as well as the type of cements: zinc phosphate , polycarboxylate zinc , glass ionomer cement and resin cement.
In this article, we present a guide with a careful selection of dental cements proposed by the brand Kerr Restoratives, for your dental clinic and that you can also find in our online store. We are sure that this guide will be very useful for your dental clinic..
Maxcem Elite Chroma
Self-Etching and Self-Adhesive Resin Cement, with optimum timing indicator for removal of excess.
How does Maxcem Elite Chroma work?
Maxcem Elite Chroma by Kerr, is a self-adhesive, self-etching intelligent resin cement that provides a colourful indicator of the optimum time for cleaning.
The pink colour of this dental cement diffuses into a gel state, which indicates to the dentist the optimal time interval for cleaning the excess cement. The pink colour disappears after self and partial polymerization for maximum flexibility.
One-Peel cleaning allows for easy storage without the need for refrigeration.
Characteristics of Maxcem Elite Chroma:
- Chromatic indicator that allows to know the optimal moment to clean the leftover cement
- Offers the best adhesion to other cements and long-term stability
- Compatible with all desired indirect restorations and substrates, including zirconium, gold, Rexillium, lithium disilicate, porcelain, composite and titanium
- Highly secure intelligent fixing cement
- One-Peel cleaning system for easy and fast storage
- 280% radiopacity
- Dual polymerization
- Thanks to its high level of adhesion and its colour-coded cleaning indicator, this cement is highly competitive in the dental market.
Chroma Elite Maxcem price range:
At Dentaltix, you will find the Maxcem Elite Chroma Standard Kit, a complete assortment of syringes and tips, for less than 170€.
Indications for the Maxcem Elite Chroma:
- Kerr recommends using this dental cement for Bridges, Inlays, Onlays and Crowns, Posts. It is recommended for use with Metal, Metal-Ceramic and Zirconium-Alumina materials.
- Can also be used for Veneers, Bridges Maryland. Compatible with Glass Ceramics and composites.
- Kerr does not recommend using Maxcem Elite Chroma cement for crowns on implants.
Maxcem Elite Standard
Self-Etching and Self-adhesive Resin Cement.
¿ How does Maxcem Elite Standard work?
Maxcem Elite is the self-etching, self-adhesive resin cement used in indirect restorations. It is compatible with the most common substrates such as anterior and posterior ceramics, metal and PFM restorations and CAD/CAM materials. The intraoral and root canal tips allow the material to be dispensed in places that are difficult to access, providing greater comfort when working.
Features of Maxcem Elite Standard:
- Increased adhesive strength (90% increase in dentin bond strength) and great ease of use.
- One-Peel system that provides easy cleaning of excess due to its gel consistency.
- Effective self-curing mechanism even if insufficient light is available.
- This dental cement offers a great adhesive resistance (90% increase) and a very effective mechanism of self-curing that allows a complete setting with absence of light, which differentiates it from the majority of dental cements existing in the current dental market.
Maxcem Elite Standard price range:
At Dentaltix, you will find the Maxcem Elite Standard Kit that you can see in the picture. It is a complete kit with an assortment of syringes and mixing tips, for less than 120 .
Indications for the Maxcem Elite Standard:
- Kerr recommends using this dental cement for Bridges, Inlays, Onlays and Crowns, Posts. It is recommended for use with Metal, Metal-Ceramic and Zirconium-Alumina materials.
- Can also be used for Veneers, Bridges Maryland. Compatible with Glass Ceramics and composites.
- Kerr does not recommend using Standard Maxcem Elite cement for crowns on implants.
NX3 Cement
Universal Adhesive Resin Cement
How does NX3 Cement work?
The universal adhesive resin cement NX3 is designed for indirect restorations and is suitable for fixing all CAD/CAM substrates, ceramic, porcelain resin and metal...
This dental cement has Kerr's proprietary free amine initiator and optimized resin matrix system. It is also the first color-stabilized adhesive resin cement.
Characteristics of NX3 Cement:
- It offers a wide adhesive versatility. Self-etching, selective engraving and total engraving procedures.
- Provides high colour stability with long-lasting aesthetic results.
- Simplified dispensing. Dual polymerization auto-mixing syringe eliminates manual mixing.
- Photopolymerization applications. Cement for coatings and indications requiring unlimited working time.
- Available in various colors.
- This cement is a great choice as it offers long lasting aesthetic color results as well as offering a wide variety of substrate work.
- Its adhesive versatility makes NX3 cement optimal for inclusion in your dental practice.
NX3 Cement price range:
In our online store you will find the cement NX3 Automix Dual Cure, available in a 5g syringe, in various colors, for less than 70 euros.
Indications for NX3 Cement:
- Kerr recommends using this dental cement for bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, posts. It is recommended for use with Metal, Metal-Ceramic, glass-ceramic and composite materials.
- Can be compatible with Zirconia/Alumina.
- Kerr does not recommend using NX3 cement for crowns on implants.
Temp Bond Cement
Temporary Cement
How does Temp Bond Cement work?
El cemento Temp Bond is a temporary cement that mixes and flows very easily as well as being very easy to remove and improves patient comfort and thus minimizes potential damage. Dispensing can be done by joining, tubing and auto-mixing syringe.
Characteristics of Temp Bond Cement:
- Offers high adhesive strength that prevents leakage and post-operative sensitivity.
- Easy flow and mixing.
- Easy to extract.
- Provides more comfort for the patient by reducing possible damage that may occur.
Temp Bond Cement price range:
At Dentaltix you will find the cement Temp Bond Unidose, Temp Bond Syringes and Temp Bond tubes, for less than 50 euros.
Indications for Temp Bond Cement:
- Kerr recommends using this dental cement for temporary restorations.
- However, Temp Bond temporary cement is not compatible with metal ceramic, glass ceramic, composite and zirconium/alumina.
Temp Bond Cement NE
Temporary eugenol-free cement
How does Temp Bond Cement NE work?
The temporary cement Temp Bond NE , is a eugenol-free dental cement that does not affect the polymerization of cement resin or acrylics, making it ideal for patients allergic to eugenol. It is designed for temporary crowns, bridges, and permanent restoration cementations.
Characteristics of Temp Bond Cement NE:
- Does not inhibit the polymerization of permanent resin cements.
- Does not contain eugenol.
- Maintains the same flow and retention properties as Temp Bond.
- It is a great alternative for patients allergic to eugenol without losing the properties of conventional Temp Bond cement.
Temp Bond Cement NE price range:
At Dentaltix you can find the cement Temp Bond NE in syringes (2 pcs) , Temp Bond NE joined (50 pcs) ) and Temp Bond NE in tubes (3 pcs) , for less than 50 euros.
Indications for Temp Bond NE cement:
- Kerr recommends using this dental cement for temporary restorations.
- However, Temp Bond NE temporary cement is not compatible with metal ceramic, glass ceramic, composite and zirconium/alumina.
Temp Bond Clear
Temporary crown and bridge cement
How does Temp Bond Clear work?
TempBond Clear is a temporary, self-hardening zinc oxide-based cement for temporary crowns, bridges or splints for the testing and luting of permanent restorations. Its flowability means exceptional handling and results in effortless seating of the complete restoration.
Temp Bond Clear features:
- Temporary self-curing cement.
- Great fluidity in its handling.
- Easy to use, which allows for effortless handling.
Temp Bond Clear price range:
On our website, you can purchase the Temp Bond Clear cement available in 1 syringe and 10 tips for less than 40 euros.
Indications forTemp Bond Clear:
- Kerr recommends using this dental cement for temporary and final restorations
- Can also be used for crowns on implants.
- Kerr does not recommend using Temp Bond Clear cement for bridges, crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers, posts and Maryland bridges.
Indication tables of the Kerr's Restorative Cements line
In the following tables you can see more visually the indications of each Kerr dental cement, being the green tick the most optimal recommendation, the yellow tick as a secondary recommendation and the red blade as not recommended.
The characteristics of dental cements are very diverse and it is very useful to have several types of cements in your dental clinic so that you can attend the needs of your patients in the most efficient way possible. We hope that we have helped you with this selection guide for Kerr brand dental cements. You can consult our online shop for more information or ask us directly. We will be happy to help you!
