3M RelyX Ultimate Clicker Adhesive Resin Cement by 3M ESPE

Fewer components – easier to use.

RelyX Ultimate Cement was designed for optimal performance when combined with Single Bond Universal Adhesive (3M ESPE) which functions not only as a self-etch or total-etch adhesive, but also as a primer for most restoration surfaces.

• Dual-cure cement with ultimate bond strength
• Ease of use: only two components, lower number of procedural steps
• Outstanding aesthetics: high marginal integrity, wear resistance and natural fluorescence
• Less waste and controlled dosage of material due to Clicker delivery

Bond to enamel and dentine
In independent research, RelyX Ultimate cement shows the highest bond strength to enamel compared to other resin cements that use a self-etching primer system.

Colour stability
To maintain high aesthetics, the resin cement must be resistant against staining. Food and beverages can be a major source of staining. Compared to other leading products, RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement shows the lowest discolouration after incubation in coffee solution. The pictures show cement samples after storage in standardised coffee solution for 3 days at 36 °C.

Shades and fluorescence
RelyX Ultimate cement takes advantage of a modern initiator technology, which is free of aromatic amine initiator components that lead to discolouration. It enables dual-curing, while at the same time guaranteeing long term colour stability of the cement. So the cement is suited for use with highly aesthetic restorations such as ceramic or composite crowns, inlays, and veneers. RelyX Ultimate cement is available in 4 shades. For brilliant natural colour imitation, a fluorescence dye is added to the cement.

Fluorescence of cements in comparison
Source: 3M ESPE internal data

RelyX Ultimate adhesive resin cement covers the whole spectrum of indirect indications with the final cementation of:

• All-ceramic, composite or metal inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges; 2 – 3-unit Maryland bridges and 3-unit inlay/onlay bridges*
• All-ceramic or composite veneers
• All-ceramic, composite, or metal restorations to implant abutments
• Posts and screws

* Excluded for patients with bruxism or periodontitis.

Procedure versatility – self-etch, selective-enamel-etch or total-etch

• 3M ESPE recommends self-etch procedure when:


• Risk of tooth sensitivity or proximity to pulp exists
• Situation calls for bonding to dentine (rather than to enamel)
• Risk of moisture contamination exists
• Cementation needs to happen quickly
• 3M ESPE recommends selective or total-etch when:


• Situation calls for bonding to enamel (rather than to dentine)
• Preparation is non-retentive
• No risk of post-op sensitivity exists (e.g. non-vital tooth)
• Situation is easy to keep dry