ProLink Universal is an 8th-generation light-cure universal dental adhesive that combines etching, priming, and bonding in one bottle. It is an Ethanol/water-based adhesive engineered for use for both direct and indirect restoratives, flexible for use with all etching techniques, and is compatible with self or dual-cure composite and resin-based cement without an additional activator. Prolink universal is a new addition to the Prolink line of adhesives. Over the last 12 years, Silmet R&D gained knowledge and experience to overcome all challenges and develop Prolink Universal to perfection.

Advantages: Compatible with the light-cured, self-cured, and dual-cured cement material. Compatible with total-etch, self-etch, and selective-etch. 8-generation adhesives do not require pretreatment. One bottle, no separate activator needed.

Features & Benefits:

• All in One / Single bottle - Minimal technique sensitivity.
  • Total Universatility - Suitable for direct and indirect restoratives in all cure modes and any etching techniques
  • Contains MDP and 4-MET - Forms a better double chemical adhesion
  • Moisture and Humidity Tolerant - Improves the bond performance under variable humidity conditions and deep dentin
  • Low film thickness
  • Low Acidity

ProLink Universal is compatible with self or dual-cure composite and resin-based cements without an additional activator.

Properties:

Shear Bond Strength (MPa)_> 10MPa
Film Thickness_<10
Acidity (pH)_2.8
Compatible with halogen light_Yes
Compatible with Plasma ark light lamp_Yes
Compatible with LED_Yes
Curing Time_5-20 seconds depending on light curing unit