Variolink Esthetic

The all-rounder for adhesive cementation
Versatile solution for all types of restorations and materials

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

Convincing versatility
  • 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
Inspiring esthetics
  • 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
User-friendly processing
  • 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
All-round solution for adhesive cementation
  • 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]
96% satisfaction with Variolink Esthetic[11]

Coordinated with IPS e.max CAD and IPS e.max Press[5, 7, 9, 10]

Variolink Esthetic produces high bond strength values on restorations made of glass-ceramics, e.g. IPS e.max CAD[9, 12], IPS e.max Press[5, 7, 10] and IPS Empress CAD, when used in combination with the world’s first self-etching glass-ceramic primer Monobond Etch & Prime. The single-component ceramic primer etches and silanates glass-ceramic surfaces in one easy step. Etching the contact surfaces with the unpopular hydrofluoric acid is no longer required.

Reliable bond to zirconium oxide restorations[5, 8]

Variolink Esthetic DC produces reliable bond strength values on restorations made of zirconium oxide and glass-ceramic, when used in conjunction with the proven universal primer Monobond Plus[5, 8, 13]. Because of a innovative combination of adhesive monomers, this primer also achieves a very high bond to base metal and noble metal alloys[14].

Freedom to customize esthetics 

  

The seating of esthetic restorations is very demanding. The Effect shade range of Variolink Esthetic, which comprises a well-balanced and compact selection of shades, enables you to place your restorations seamlessly within the natural dentition, thereby further customizing the results.
The Effect shades allow dental professionals to match the shade effect of the restoration to that of the adjacent natural teeth. The “Neutral” shade demonstrates the highest translucency level and therefore enables colour-neutral luting of the restoration. The shades “Light” and “Light+” produce a gradual lightening effect, while the shades “Warm” and “Warm+” gradually darken the overlying ceramic or composite restoration.
Variolink Esthetic Try-In pastes

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.

Would you like to learn more about how to use Variolink Esthetic?

Get the exact cementation protocols for different restorations and materials in the Cementation Navigation System - as step-by-step video and PDF.
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[1] Gianasmidis A, DZW 2016 (38), p. 14–15, additional data on file.
[2] Gianasmidis A, DZW 2016 (39), p.18-19, additional data on file.
[3] Erzurumlu ZU et al., Clin Oral Investig 2021 Vol. 25 (10), pp. 5735–5741. 
[4] Westphal M et al., IADR Abstract #0918, 2018, additional data on file. 
[5] Maassen, et al, J.Prosthet Dent, 2021, p. 182-188, additional data on file.
[6] Aslan Y U et al., Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent, 2019 (27), p. 131-140.
[7] Salem S K et al., EDJ, 2019, 65, p. 1853-1864.
[8] Elsayed A et al., IADR Abstract #2657, 2017.
[9] Lyann S K et al., J Adhes Dent, 2018 (20), p. 261-268.
[10] Guimaraes H A B et al., Int J Biomater, 2018, p. 1-7.
[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.