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Clinical Case: Selective-etch adhesive bonding of a metal onlay
Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.
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January 26, 2026
Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.
A patient of 68 years presented with severe wear on tooth 36. The tooth was conservatively prepared for a non-precious metal adhesive onlay to protect the exposed dentin and restore occlusal function. The onlay was pre-treated by sandblasting and in this case the optional priming of metal with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive was done. For the cementation 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive were used in the selective-etch adhesive technique.
Initial situation.
Preparation.
Sandblasting of metal onlay bonding surface.
Application of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive followed by air-thinning.
Selective enamel etch with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Etchant after cleaning of prep with 50 μm alumina.
After application and air thinning of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. No light-cure
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Clinical case by Dr. Akit Patel, United Kingdom
