Product Evaluation

BISCO

Duo-Link Universal and All-Bond Universal 

The combined strength, simplicity, and universality of these 2 products streamline workflow for quick, easy, and durable cementation of indirect restorations 

While many people might think the term “power couple” is referring to a husband and wife walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards, a dentist might envision something far less glamorous but more pertinent, such as 2 products working seamlessly together to simplify workflow and improve outcomes. Although having that product duo might seem as likely as winning an Academy Award, BISCO has created the ultimate “power couple” for cementation of all indirect restorations—Duo-Link Universal resin cement combined with All-Bond Universal light-cured dental adhesive.

The combination of Duo-Link Universal and All-Bond Universal “makes cementation a straightforward process, no matter the restoration material,” said Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, who explained that “it can be used for zirconia, porcelain, PFM, lithium disilicate, and more without multiple kits.” With these products, “BISCO has made zirconia cementation very simple and very reliable,” said Dr. Robert Mokbel. “We are able to complete crown cementation in less time and with less inventory all in one package.”

Simplified Workflow

Formulated for quick, easy, and durable cementation of all indirect restorations, Duo-Link Universal is compatible with all dental materials, and an auto-mix, dual-syringe simplifies mixing and placement. A universal single-bottle adhesive, All-Bond Universal is suitable for direct and indirect restorations with any bonding technique and with light-, dual-, and self-cured materials. The user-friendly adhesive cementation system includes both products to simplify procedures, product selection, and inventory.

Duo-Link Universal “sets easily with a tack cure and cleans up easily without sticky residue,” said Dr. Schwartz. Dr. Carlos Boudet praised how the products are designed to work together, and Dr. Jeffrey Golden liked the “complete system with a very good workflow that’s very easy to use, simple, and not time-consuming.” While Dr. Dominic Raymond appreciated “the one-step bond and ease of mixing,” he found it sometimes difficult to remove excess cement.

Appreciating the “good working time, very nice flow, and good consistency” of Duo-Link Universal, Dr. Mokbel said, “I like that All-Bond Universal doesn’t need a dual- or self-cure activator. When dealing with multiple restorations, using a reliable bonding agent and a strong cement is very important, and these products streamline the procedure. The cementation procedure is straightforward, the instructions are very easy to follow, and the simple steps make it easy to be more efficient.”

Restorative Outcomes

Calling Duo-Link Universal an easy-to-use cement with predictable, strong adhesive properties, Dr. Edward Barragan said the combination of Duo-Link Universal with All-Bond Universal “performed beautifully and improved my outcomes.” When cementing a maxillary anterior tooth without much clinical crown, Dr. Raymond said, “I knew that it would take a cement like BISCO’s to do the job, and the crown held well.” After using the products “for every composite filling for a week,” Dr. Joshua Fowler reported, “Not a single patient returned with postop sensitivity.” When recementing 2 zirconia crowns on a very short crown, Dr. Mokbel used All-Bond Universal, Duo-Link Universal, and Z-Prime Plus and stated, “There was no mess, no fuss, and no sensitivity, even with deep preparations. The patient was very pleased.”

“This is a complete system with a very good workflow that’s very easy to use, simple, and not time-consuming.”
—Jason Sherman, DDS, FAGD; Greenbrae, CA

Versatility and Practice Benefits

After using Duo-Link Universal and All-Bond Universal, Dr. Basem Airood “feels more confident cementing crowns on weaker teeth” because of “successful strong bonding with less sensitivity.” Dr. Golden said, “The better retention gives you confidence in having a good result,” and Dr. Arman Rokhsar said the products “work very well with zirconia and feldspathic porcelain.” Since All-Bond Universal is “useful for a variety of applications, it cuts down on inventory,” noted Dr. Schwartz.

Overall Satisfaction

“The ease of mixing, the esthetics, and the confidence of knowing that Duo-Link comes from a reputable company like BISCO with years of research behind its products lets me relax and not worry about my restorations’ long-term outcomes,” shared Dr. Michael Teitelbaum. Impressed with Duo-Link Universal and All-Bond Universal individually and as a product team, Dr. Eric Leibowitz called the materials “dependable, versatile, and easy to use,” and said, “It made my chairside experience more of a breeze.”

Takeaways

• Duo-Link Universal cements all indirect restorations to any material, and an automix dual-syringe simplifies mixing and placement
• All-Bond Universal standardizes adhesion for direct and indirect restorations in all curing modes and with any bonding technique 
• All-Bond Universal requires no additional activator and produces virtually no postoperative sensitivity 
• Both products together form a user-friendly, comprehensive kit that streamlines workflow, simplifies product selection, and reduces inventory