• Harvard Self-Bond is a simple to use. 5ml = 8.5g
• self-etching light curing
• one component adhesive.
• It ensures a strong bonding of composites to enamel and dentin.
• No extra etching necessary
• Only one layer necessary
• Easy application
• Hydrophilic for wet-bonding technique

Indications

Harvard Self-Bond is designed for bonding of light cure composites to enamel and dentin

Application

1. Cavity preparation

After isolation (best with a rubber dam) prepare the cavity with minimal tooth reduction.

Margins should have a slight (0.5-1.0 mm) bevel placed in the enamel to increase the surface area for greater bond strength.

2. Pulp protection

Cavity floor of deep excavations should be covered with a thin layer of calciumhydroxide material (e.g. Harvard CalciumHydroxide).

3. Application of Harvard Self-Bond

Apply Harvard Self-Bond with a brush onto the slightly moist enamel and dentin surfaces for 30 seconds with agitation.

The material should build a homogeneous layer. Air thin gently for 10 seconds to remove the volatile components and to disperse the adhesive. Then light cure with a suitable dental light unit for 20 seconds before placement of a composite.

4. Placement of the restorative

Apply the restorative material according to the instructions of the manufacturer.

Best results are obtained with application of a thin layer of a light cure flowable composite (e.g. Harvard RestoreFlow) followed by the application of a moldable composite (e.g. Harvard Restore) according to the instructions.

5. Warnings

· Avoid contact with skin, mucous membrane and eyes.

· Unpolymerized Harvard Self-Bond may have an irritant effect and can lead to sensitization against methacrylates.

· Commercial medical gloves do not protect against the sensitizing effect of methacrylates.