Outstanding adhesion, long-lasting aesthetics and predictable handling are essential requirements for veneer cementation. PANAVIA Veneer LC from Kuraray Noritake Dental is a specialised light-polymerisation resin cement designed to meet high aesthetic and functional demands in veneer procedures, offering strong bond strength to a wide range of substrates, precise veneer positioning and a long working time..

PANAVIA Veneer LC is available in four shades—Clear, Universal/A2, Brown/A4 and White—with corresponding PANAVIA V5 try-in pastes. (All images: Kuraray Noritake Dental)

Key benefits of PANAVIA Veneer LC include:

• strong and durable adhesion to multiple restorative substrates;
• good wear resistance and gloss retention;
• smooth handling with controlled flow and minimal film thickness;
• close shade match between try-in pastes and resin cement; and
• a complete three-component, easy-to-use cementation system.

Laboratory testing confirms adhesion, gloss retention and wear resistance

The performance of PANAVIA Veneer LC was evaluated in vitro at the Dental Advisor Biomaterials Research Center. Tests focused on determining bond strength and long-term surface stability under simulated clinical conditions. Bond strength to enamel, dentine, lithium disilicate and zirconia was assessed after six months of artificial ageing. In addition, wear resistance was evaluated using a toothbrush abrasion protocol, measuring depth of wear, surface roughness and changes in gloss.

Investigators reported that PANAVIA Veneer LC demonstrated strong adhesion properties, along with high gloss retention and a very even wear pattern. Limited surface roughness after abrasion was highlighted as a factor that may help reduce staining and bacterial adhesion over time. Based on these results, PANAVIA Veneer LC received the 2025 Dental Advisor Research Award, recognising its performance in the aesthetic veneer cement category.

Clinicians highlight handling and aesthetics

PANAVIA Veneer LC also received a 2025 Dental Advisor Preferred Product Award in the category Cement: Esthetic Resin, with handling identified as a key feature. Dental practitioners who evaluated the product in clinical use reported that application and manipulation were straightforward, owing to a balance of flowability, stability and non-stickiness.

Try-in paste and final cement shades were reported to match closely, and one evaluator noted: “Great aesthetics, very easy to use, complete system.” Another evaluator highlighted the opacity of the white shade, stating: “The white shade of the cement was opaque enough for efficient masking of discolored tooth structure.”

Compelling combination of clinically relevant features

By receiving both the Dental Advisor Research Award and the Preferred Product Award, PANAVIA Veneer LC demonstrates a combination of laboratory performance and clinical usability. Its durable adhesion, wear resistance and predictable aesthetic outcomes support its use for veneer cementation in demanding clinical situations.

More information can be found at dentaladvisor.com.

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