DCM hotbond: Advanced Glasmatrix solution to connect Dental Materials by the Dental Technician

Discover this reliable glass soldering technology for dental restorations that will ensure strong and durable material connections:

+ unique glass soldering technique

+ creates a stronger and more durable bond between same, similar and dissimilar types of materials

+ conditions the surface of ceramic materials

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Why we use it:

Bonded restorations are one of the greatest accomplishments in modern esthetic dentistry. For us, the glasmatrix solution by DCM Hotbond is a further advancement of these dental bonding techniques and has the potential to enhance treatment results in terms of esthetics and function. When it comes to bonding dentures, it’s important to be able to rely on the strength and durability of the bonding materials. DCMhotbond Glass Fusion Material Connection offers a viable option for bonding porcelain or composite veneers, Maryland bridges, retainers, crowns and bridges.

On this topic we also recommend reading the publication “Bio-Emulation: biomimetically emulating nature utilizing a histoanatomic approach; visual synthesis” by Bazos and Magne.

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About the clinical performance of DCM Hotbond as a veneering option to prevent ceramic chipping on screw-retained and cemented implant-supported zirconia crowns.

Discover a material that creates an optimal bond surface for ceramic veneering!

What it is: 

• glass based silica material
• can be used as bonding agent for connections between zirconia based dental restorations and veneering material like ceramic or composite

Indications: 

• Surface conditioning of zirconia crowns and bridges – before veneering with either ceramic or composite

Why we use it: 

•  Zirconia connection with Zirconia abutments – No tissue irritation trough rest monomer
• Creates a solid Zirconia connection

What it is: 

A glass solder.

Indications: 

Can be used for bonding 1.) anatomical ceramic secondary units with crown and bridge primary frameworks and 2.) ceramic mesostructures on metal abutments (hybrid abutments).

Why we use it: 

• To connect materials in the best biological, mechanical, functional and aesthetic way
• to use it as a Zirconia connection with lithium disilicate ceramic
•  Zirconia connection with metal abutments  (No rest monomer – titanium oxide is not toxic in comparison to composite)

For our patient Anna we used DCMhotbond zirconnect and fusio to create a stable bond between a ceramic veneer and a Nobel Biocare Zirconia Implant. You can watch the full treatment video and step-by-step demonstration here on our website.

Preventing Ceramic Chipping

Chipping of ceramic dental restorations is a common and tiresome occurrence for dentists, dental technicians and patients alike. Only 8,6% of prosthesis are free of chipping after 10 years. In 33,3% of cases the veneering material already shows signs of chipping after 5 years.

In this tutorial Mr. Prandtner offers a solution to this problem. By presenting old patient cases and studies by other experts he explains how the dcmHotbond products helped him create long-lasting bonds between zirconia frameworks and ceramic or composite veneering materials (with no chipping reported thus far!).

Simple application combined with reliable and aesthetic results – find out more in the tutorial above!

In order to achieve better function, mechanics, aesthetics and biology we use DCMhotbond. With DCMhotbond we combine different materials to meet their best material properties and prevent ceramic restorations from chipping after a few years. Watch MDT Otto Prandtner describe the process and advantages of creating a hotbond connection out of zirconia frameworks and lithium disilicate.