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December 15, 2025

Clinical Case: Selective-etch adhesive cementation of chairside CAD/CAM glass ceramic inlays

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.


contributor image Stergios Zafiriadis
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About the Case

46-year-old patient presented with secondary caries on teeth 45, 46, 47. Teeth were restored with chairside CAD/CAM inlays (Straumann® n!ce® A2 LT) cemented with 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive using the selective-etch technique.

Occlusal view of posterior teeth isolated with a rubber dam and metal clamp, showing prepared cavities with exposed dentin and remaining enamel margins prior to restoration.

Preparations.

Occlusal view of the same posterior teeth after restoration, with smooth, tooth-colored composite fillings contoured to restore natural anatomy under rubber dam isolation.

Try-in of inlays.

Close-up of a dental syringe dispensing flowable composite resin onto a small restoration surface held with an instrument, illustrating controlled placement of restorative material.

HF etching.

A close-up of a gloved hand holding a dental tool applying light-cured material on a small, butterfly-shaped dental mold against a dark background.

Application of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive as silane primer.

Close-up of a dental procedure showing a molar with blue dental material applied, surrounded by a rubber dam and metal clamp. The focus is on tooth restoration.

Selective enamel etching.

Close-up ten same dental procedure showing a decayed tooth being treated. A dental tool applies medication to the cavity, surrounded by a blue dental dam.

Application of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive.

Close-up of dental procedure on molars, with a rubber dam isolating teeth. An orange tube applies a liquid. Metal clamps and blue background visible.

Application of 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement into the cavities.

Close-up of dental impressions on a mold with white dental material filling cavities. The image includes a blue background and metal brackets.

Right after placement — cement excess stays put for easy excess clean-up.

Close-up of dental procedure showing a curing light hardening resin on teeth, surrounded by a blue dental dam. The setting appears clinical and focused.

Final light-cure with 3M™ Elipar™ DeepCure LED Curing Light after excess clean-up.

Close-up view of the lower row of healthy molars inside a mouth, showing clean and smooth surfaces, surrounded by pink gums.

Final situation.

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The following products were used

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3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive

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3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement Kits

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