Variolink Esthetic is a light- and dual-cure luting composite, which is used for the adhesive cementation of dental restorations. It produces reliable and impressive results. The luting composite is highly versatile and therefore offers exceptional flexibility in choosing a suitable solution for all types of restorations and materials.
Your benefits at a glance
- A versatile solution for maximum flexibility in the adhesive cementation of all types of indirect restorations
- Variolink Esthetic DC is suitable for lithium disilicate, glass-ceramic, composite resin, zirconium oxide and metal
- Variolink Esthetic LC is suitable for the adhesive cementation of restorations made of lithium disilicate, glass-ceramic or composite resin, measuring < 2 mm in thickness and showing adequate translucency
- Well-balanced and compact Effect shade range for impressive esthetic results
- Reliable shade stability even when the material is exposed to intensive light or moisture[1] due to the patented Ivocerin light initiator
- Very good wear resistance and margin quality
- Flexible situational consistency ensures comfortable handling[2]
- Easy and controlled excess removal with optional tack-curing[2]
- High radiopacity[1, 3, 4] for easy detection of luting material excess and diagnosis of secondary caries
- Carefully coordinated products for adhesive cementation, developed to work together
- Suitable adhesives for a sound bond to the tooth structure: Adhese Universal and Adhese Universal DC[5-7]
- Reliable bond to restoration surfaces with Monobond Plus and Monobond Etch & Prime[5-10]
New features 2024
- Optimized viscosity of Variolink Esthetic LC: the high viscosity ensures improved tactile feedback when seating and aligning veneers
- New shade "White opaque" for the efficient masking of discoloured tooth structure
Freedom to customize esthetics
Our Variolink Esthetic Try-In pastes help you to choose the most suitable shade to use. They allow you to try in your restorations and check the final esthetic outcome quickly and effortlessly.
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[2] Gianasmidis A, DZW 2016 (39), p.18-19, additional data on file.
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[11] Ivoclar Vivadent AG, customer survey (approx. 700 participants) in Europe/USA, September 2016
[12] The Dental Advisor, Variolink Esthetic DC, LC 18-months clinical performance, Vol. 35, No. 04, p.10–11, 2018.
[13] Elsayed et al. ; J Adhes Dent 2017; 19: 221–228.
[14] Azimian et al.; J Adhes Dent 2012; 14: 275-282.