Shofu’s BeautiLink SA Self-Adhesive Resin Cement Designed Specifically for Zirconia Restorations

Available in 3 different shades, Shofu Dental Corporation’s BeautiLink SA is a self-adhesive resin cement designed specifically for zirconia restorations.

First introduced at the California Dental Association annual meeting in May, BeautiLink SA has an ideal viscosity for easy handling. It comes with mixing tips that ensure perfect paste delivery, and clean-up is quick and easy, the company states.

Zirconia has become the standard material for dental crowns, with 98% of respondents to a JADA study reporting to use it for their posterior crowns.¹ BeautiLink SA is a self-adhesive, dual-cured resin cement formulated to ensure optimal retention and marginal integrity, providing a strong and long-lasting bond specifically for zirconia restorations.

One of the most common reasons for crown failure is secondary decay. This is where Shofu’s new cement can make a big difference since BeautiLink SA features the proprietary bioactive Giomer Technology and can release and recharge fluoride and other beneficial ions for the life of the restoration—greatly reducing the potential for crown failure. Additionally, BeautiLink SA’s anti-bacterial and acid-neutralizing effects reduce caries-causing bacteria present in the preparation or infiltrating the margins.² These bioactive properties provide health benefits not found in competitive products, according to the manufacturer.

BeautiLink SA is available in Clear, Ivory, and Opaque shades. The Clear and Ivory shades are highly translucent, while the Opaque shade is ideal for masking stains and darker preps. BeautiLink SA offers impressive color stability, providing long-lasting esthetics for all indirect restorations, Shofu states. Available in 2 packaging options: one 8.6g syringe with 10 mixing tips, MSRP $134.95; or two 8.6g syringes with 20 mixing tips, MSRP $234.95.

References

1. Lawson NC, Frazier KB, Bedran-Russo AK, Khajotia SS, Park J, Urquhart O. Zirconia restorations. 2021;152(1):80-81.e2.doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2020.10.012

2. GordanV. V., etal. A clinical evaluation of a self-etching primer and a Giomer restorative material: Results at 8 years.JAMDent.Assoc.2007;138:621-627