Clinical Overview
Totalcem is a self-etching, self-adhesive dual-cure resin cement designed for durable final bonding of metal restorations. Formulated with the 4-META monomer, it promotes effective matrix infiltration into hard tissue to support strong, long-lasting adhesion. Its sealing performance is maintained even in the presence of oral fluids through controlled water sorption and low solubility, helping preserve the integrity of the bond line over time. Dual-cure capability ensures reliable polymerisation in both light-accessible and deep or opaque areas, improving clinical predictability and workflow efficiency.
Key Benefits
- Durable bonding performance: 4-META monomer supports matrix infiltration for strong, stable adhesion to hard tissue.
- Reliable seal in oral conditions: Maintains sealing in the presence of oral fluids with controlled water sorption (12 μg/mm) and low water solubility (7 μg/mm).
- Self-adhesive & self-etching: One-step bonding approach reduces technique sensitivity and simplifies cementation.
- Dual-cure predictability: Self-cure secures polymerisation where light does not reach; light-cure accelerates setting and enables faster excess removal.
- Time-saving workflow: Single-product system streamlines clinical steps without separate etching or bonding procedures.
Kit Contents
- 3 × 8 g automix syringes (Shade A2)
- 30 × Mixing tips
- 30 × Fine intra-oral tips
- 30 × Extra-fine intra-oral tips
Indications
- Final cementation of metal restorations using a self-etching / self-adhesive resin cement.
Instructions for Use
- Clean and prepare the tooth/abutment and the internal surface of the metal restoration according to standard clinical protocol.
- Ensure the field is reasonably isolated and manage moisture; Totalcem is formulated to seal in the presence of oral fluids.
- Attach a mixing tip and dispense a small amount to ensure a uniform mix before clinical application.
- Dispense Totalcem using the automix system and apply a thin, uniform layer inside the restoration.
- For precise placement, use the fine or extra-fine intra-oral tips as needed.
- Seat the restoration fully with steady pressure and verify complete seating.
- Optional light cure: Light-cure margins to accelerate setting and facilitate removal of excess material.
- Allow self-curing to complete polymerisation in deeper or opaque areas where light does not reach.
- Remove excess cement, check occlusion, and finish margins according to routine cementation protocols.
Summary
Totalcem is a self-adhesive, self-etching dual-cure resin cement formulated for durable bonding of metal restorations. Powered by 4-META for effective tissue infiltration and designed to seal under oral fluid conditions, it delivers predictable adhesion with a simplified, time-saving single-product workflow—supported by dual-cure performance for complete polymerisation in all clinical areas.
