
Discover Clinicians’ Experiences with OptiBond Universal 360
Interview with Dr. Tarek Hammad
What has been your experience using OptiBond Universal 360 in clinical practice?
My experience has been very positive. It’s easy to handle and quite reliable in different cases. I feel confident using it, and it gives consistent results without any complications, improving both patient comfort and practitioner peace of mind.
Which specific benefits or features stand out most to you?
The bottle design really stands out for me. Being able to use it with one hand and control the amount helps reduce waste. I also like how it works well with different bonding techniques and provides a strong bond on both enamel and dentin. Additionally, using it to bond zirconia crowns has made the process much easier and more predictable.
How would you describe its impact on your daily workflow or patient outcomes?
It has made my workflow smoother and more efficient. There are fewer steps, and I feel less concerned about technique sensitivity. Clinically, I’ve noticed zero post-operative sensitivity and overall more predictable results.
OptiBond Universal 360 really stands out with its smart ergonomic bottle that gives precise control, minimizes waste, and eliminates over-dispensing.
Dr Hossam KamelEgypt
Clinically, OptiBond Universal 360 provided low postoperative sensitivity and high handling efficiency, improving patient comfort and practitioner peace of mind
Prof Louis HardanLebanon
Overall, OptiBond 360 integrates well into the clinical workflow, offering ease of use and positive initial outcomes. Longer-term follow-up will be important to confirm these impressions.
Prof Alexandre CavalheiroPortugal
The product handles very well, and knowing its chemical properties inspires confidence and clinical effectiveness.
Dr Luis Alberto SanchezSpain
In terms of versatility, OptiBond Universal 360 truly delivers what a universal adhesive promises.
Dr Luis Carlos GarzaSpain
Overall I am very satisfied with the product – it’s truly easy to apply, with ideal viscosity, quick wetting and simple, efficient extrusion.
Dr Tommaso BolognaItaly
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An in-vitro study conducted by Dr. Sibel Antonson at NOVA Southeastern University demonstrated that OptiBond Universal 360 outperforms or matches competitors in shear bond strength (SBS). When combined with Maxcem Elite, its SBS equals or surpasses competitive adhesive/cement combinations.
Additionally, OptiBond Universal 360 shows superior or equal SBS compared to competitors when bonded to dentin and enamel in both total-etch and self-etch modes, offering excellent performance for direct and indirect restorations.
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Study results clearly show high bond strength using OptiBond Universal 360 with Maxcem Elite and other leading cements, on various substrates, such as Glass Ceramic or Zirconia.
Additional internal testings show, OptiBond Universal 360 delivers exceptional bond strength to various dental substrates, including zirconia, gold, base metal alloys, alumina, lithium disilicate (e.max), titanium, PFM, and PFZ, with no need for a separate ceramic or metal primer.
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Dr Tarek Hammad is a paid consultant of Kerr. The opinions expressed in this interview are those of Dr Hammad. Kerr is a medical device manufacture and does not dispense medical advice. Clinicians should use their own professional judgment in treating their patients.