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PANAVIA™ V5

How to Use

Frequently Asked Questions

We've put together a complete list of answers for the most pertinent questions.

What is PANAVIA™ V5?

PANAVIA™ V5 is a dual-cure, fluoride-releasing, radiopaque resin cement with a single-bottle, self-etching primer and a single-bottle prosthetic primer. It is available in an automix delivery system.

How is the PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer used?

Please follow the standard procedure I, A-5. "Application of Tooth Primer to the Prepared Tooth" in the Instructions for Use. Apply Tooth Primer to the entire prepared tooth, with an applicator brush and leave in place for

What is the CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS?

CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS is a dental universal prosthetic primer that provides an enhanced adhesive surface to ceramic, hybrid ceramics, composite resin and metal.

What makes CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS unique?

CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS provides the strongest bond strengths to IPS e.max (lithium disilicate)*. CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS contains the Kuraray original MDP, providing an excellent bond strength. *Gordon J. Christensen clinicians

Does CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS bond to Zirconia?

CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS contains MDP, and will bond directly to zirconia. It will also bond to a cleaned IPS e.max (lithium disilicate) surface.

Is PANAVIA™ V5 color stable?

The PANAVIA™ V5 paste employs the novel amine-free catalyst*, making it extremely color-stable.  There is virtually no post-cure color change.  This assures a consistent and predictable result each time. PANAVIA™

How many shades of PANAVIA™ V5 paste are available?

There are 5 shades of PANAVIA™ V5 paste available:  Universal (A2), Clear,  Brown (A4), White, and Opaque (self-cure only). Each shade has a corresponding Try-In Paste, which can be easily removed with water.

What are the clinical indications for PANAVIA™ V5?

The clinical indications for PANAVIA™ V5 include: cementation of crowns; bridges; inlays/onlays; veneers; adhesion bridges and splints, prosthetic restorations on implant abutment and frames; posts/cores; and amalgam bonding.

How is PANAVIA™ V5 supplied?

Check our product assortment: PANAVIA V5 Product Assortment

Is PANAVIA™ V5 a dual-cure cement?

Yes, auto-mixing Paste A and Paste B guarantees a dual-cure effect.

Do I need to use Oxyguard II when working with PANAVIA™ V5?

No, it is not mandatory to use Oxyguard II.

Do I need to use phosphoric acid as a pretreatment of the tooth tissue?

No, in case of most indications. Yes, if the adherent surface is uncut enamel, or when cementing an adhesion bridge or veneers.

Can I use another primer for my prosthetics instead of CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER PLUS?

Yes. For example, CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond or other prosthetic primers can be used.