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For all your definite cementation needs

Definitive Cements are used for permanent placement of indirect restorations. One of the key tasks is to provide reliable marginal seal. Sealing the space between indirect restoration and prepared tooth is one of the essential tasks of any dental cement. Thus, penetration of microorganisms and caries formation is delayed as long as possible.

Definitive Cements can be broken down into two groups:

Classic or Conventional Cements (Paste-Paste or Powder-Liquid)
Resin Cements (Adhesive or Self-Adhesive)

The Calibra family of definitive cements was designed to make it easier than ever to achieve consistent, successful results in your indirect restorations.

The Calibra Resin-Based Family

Calibra Ceram - Adhesive Resin Cement

A visible light cured, dual cured or self cured high strength resin cement which contains fluoride.

Formulated to ensure strong bonds and long-term success in all-ceramics and CAD/CAM restorations.
Designed to be used following the application of a compatible dentin/enamel adhesive.
Although compatible with numerous indirect restorative materials, there are special instructions for use with light-transmissible restorations.

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Calibra Universal - Self-Adhesive Resin Cement

A two-component, dual cure, high strength self-adhesive cement which contains fluoride.

The simple choice for successful results across a wide array of indications.²
One-step cementation, no additional etchant or adhesive.
Cured Calibra Universal Cement is essentially hydrophobic, minimizing post-cure water sorption, solubility and hygroscopic expansion.

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Calibra Veneer - Esthetic Resin Cement

A visible light cured, high strength resin cement compatible with numerous dentin/enamel adhesive systems.

Over a decade of proven clinical performance.
A visible light cured cement with virtually unlimited cleanup time.
Thixotropic nature allows for favorable handling.
Try-in pastes closely match their corresponding shades.
5 esthetic shade options with Shade Stable® technology virtually eliminate color shift over time.

Why choose Calibra Cements?

Most cements give you extremely limited time for cleanup, increasing the likelihood of excess being left on the tooth, especially interproximally.¹ Determining which cement is best suited for a specific indication doesn't need to be so hard.

Easy Cleanup

Because 21% of crown failures are due to secondary caries, of which excess cement can be one of the contributing factors,³ thorough removal of excess is key to ensuring durable restorations. Calibra Cements offer easy, unhurried cleanup for convenience and the assurance of a long-lasting restoration.

Reliable Brand

Calibra is a trusted brand with over a decade of clinical performance.

Calibra Universal cement dispensing into one of three tooth

The Easy, Universal Choice

Calibra Universal Self-Adhesive Resin Cement

With a formulation that suits so many types of restorations, it’s no wonder it’s called Calibra Universal Cement. It’s the simple choice for successful results across a wide array of indications.²

One-step cementation means no additional etchant or adhesive
High immediate 6-minute bond strength for a strong initial bond
5 esthetic shade options with Shade Stable® technology virtually eliminates color shift over time

Simplified Cement Selection

Determining which cement is best suited for a specific indication has been complicated and confusing, and can cause a restoration to fail if selected incorrectly.

Use our Selection Tool to find the right cement and ensure the success of your restorations.

Retentive

Preparation with adequate cervical-occlusal height (>_4mm)
Taper between 10°-20°

Non-Retentive

Short clinical crown (≤3mm)
Over-tapered preparation greater than 20°

The complete solution for CEREC MTL Zirconia restorations

CEREC MTL Zirconia - Multi Transitional Layer Zirconia

To achieve outstanding results in dental restorations, strength and beauty must go hand in hand. CEREC MTL Zirconia is the solution that provides you with strong, precise restorations that are highly esthetic and natural looking.

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Calibra Universal Self-Adhesive Resin Cement

With its wide tack-cure window of up to 10 seconds¹ and an extended 45-second gel-phase, Calibra Universal cement ensures an easy, stress-free cleanup for all CEREC MTL Zirconia restorations.

_{¹10-second tack cure window equals five-second wave cure per surface. For excess cement cleanup, monowave output LED lights with a single peak output around 470nm are recommended. High power, dual, or broad spectrum lights may cause premature hardening of excess cement. Check curing light effect on mixed cement prior to clinical use.}

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The complete solution for CEREC Zirconia+ restorations

Designed to perform better together, Calibra Universal Self-Adhesive Resin Cement is simple and easy to use with CEREC Zirconia+ restorations. There’s no need to prepare enamel or dentin with an etchant or bonding agent—simply apply Calibra Universal to the restoration and it’s ready to seat.

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CEREC Zirconia+ Blocks

A high-performance, pre-colored translucent zirconium oxide material with a high degree of flexural strength, CEREC Zirconia+ allows for tooth-conserving preparations for full-contour zirconia restorations.

Calibra Universal Self-Adhesive Resin Cement

With its wide tack-cure window of up to 10 seconds¹ and an extended 45-second gel-phase, Calibra Universal cement ensures an easy, stress-free cleanup for all CEREC Zirconia+ restorations.

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The complete solution for CEREC Tessera restorations

The answer to which cement is correct for a certain situation depends largely on the type of restoration and its wall thickness.

Fundamentally all types of CEREC Tessera glass ceramic restoration can be cemented fully adhesively.
Inlays, onlays and partial crowns have to be cemented fully adhesively, that is using Prime&Bond and Calibra Ceram.
Veneers have to be cemented fully adhesively, that is using Prime&Bond and Calibra Veneer.
Anterior and posterior crowns with a wall thickness of approximately 1.5 millimeters or more may also be cemented with a glass ionomer technology based cement, such as Calibra Bio or Calibra Universal.

Recommendation for anterior and posterior crown restorations with a wall thickness > 1.5 mm with CEREC Tessera

May also be cemented with a glass ionomer technology based cement, such as Calibra Bio or Calibra Universal.

CEREC Tessera - Advanced Lithium Disilicate

Speed, strength, esthetics—it used to be that you had to pick two.

Today, with an advanced crystal matrix structure—lithium disilicate + virgilite—CEREC Tessera CAD/CAM blocks are optimized to deliver uncompromising performance for all three.

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Calibra Universal Self-Adhesive Resin Cement

With its wide tack-cure window of up to 10 seconds¹ and an extended 45-second gel-phase, Calibra Universal cement ensures an easy, stress-free cleanup for all CEREC Tessera restorations.

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Recommendation for inlays, onlays and partial crown restorations with wall-thickness < 1.5 mm with CEREC Tessera

Have to be cemented fully adhesively, that is using Prime&Bond and Calibra Ceram.

CEREC Tessera - Advanced Lithium Disilicate

Speed, strength, esthetics—it used to be that you had to pick two.

Today, with an advanced crystal matrix structure—lithium disilicate + virgilite—CEREC Tessera CAD/CAM blocks are optimized to deliver uncompromising performance for all three.

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Prime&Bond active Universal Adhesive

Low film thickness minimizes pooling to allow passive seating of the restoration, and active moisture control ensures a reliable bond, even when dentin is too wet or too dry.

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Calibra Ceram Adhesive Resin Cement

Calibra Ceram cement provides impressive high strength when used with Prime&Bond active, as well as quick and easy cleanup.

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Recommendation for veneer restorations with CEREC Tessera

Have to be cemented fully adhesively, that is using Prime&Bond and Calibra Veneer.

CEREC Tessera - Advanced Lithium Disilicate

Speed, strength, esthetics—it used to be that you had to pick two.

Today, with an advanced crystal matrix structure—lithium disilicate + virgilite—CEREC Tessera CAD/CAM blocks are optimized to deliver uncompromising performance for all three.

Learn more

Prime&Bond active Universal Adhesive

Low film thickness minimizes pooling to allow passive seating of the restoration, and active moisture control ensures a reliable bond, even when dentin is too wet or too dry.

Learn more