Cement – Resin/RMGI Hybrid – Dual Cure – Lute & Bond – Fluoride, Calcium & Phosphate

The Smart Universal¹ Cement

Zirconia, e.max, metal & more

ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-CEMENT™ continuously defends your indirect restorations against microleakage² and secondary caries.³ It is universally indicated (zirconia, e.max, metal/PFM, and more), and can be used as a luting cement in retentive preps and bonded in non-retentive preps. ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT is the superior day-to-day cement for your caries management armamentarium.

#1 Bioactive Protection from the #1 cause of crown failures – Secondary caries caused by microleakage

¹ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-CEMENT™ is indicated for use with all zirconia, ceramic, stainless steel, and composite-based indirect restorations, except for porcelain veneers.

²Zmener O, Pameijer CH, Della Porta R. Efficacy of Bioactive Resin Composites in Sealing the Marginal Gap: An Ex Vivo Study. Scientific Archives Of Dental Sciences. 2025;7(9):48-54.

³Activa Bioactive physically seals the margin of the material and tooth interface through mineral apatite formation, subsequently protecting against microleakage, the leading cause of secondary caries and recurrent decay. Scanning electron micrographs of the Activa Bioactive-Restorative groups showed a ‘‘thicker acid-base resistant hybrid-like layer with a distinct crystallization pattern.’’ (Raghip AG, Comisi JC, Hamama HH, Mahmoud SH. In vitro elemental and micromorphological analysis of the resin-dentin interface of bioactive and bulk-fill composites. Am J Dent. 2023;36{1}:3-7.)

Smarter technologies, clinically proven to benefit you and your patients

BioACTIVE™ DEFENSE AGAINST SECONDARY CARIES

Ion-X™ ionic resin matrix helps power marginal sealing apatite crystal formation through sustained calcium, phosphate, and fluoride release & recharge, while continuously working to neutralize pH and combat acid attacks.

RESISTS STRESS, DISSIPATES FORCE

MODULUS™ patented elastomeric monomer technology is integrated into the core resin chemistry. It imparts fracture resistance through force dissipation and resists polymerization shrinkage stress, imparting greater physical stability and exceptional margins.

MOISTURE FRIENDLY WORKING DYNAMICS

A proprietary acidic phosphate monomer (M1P) and proprietary hydrophilic matrix lead to a better chemical seal while enabling successful restorations in challenging oral conditions.

KEY PROPERTIES:

Dual Cure – Universal – Moisture Tolerant – Clinically Proven – Minimized Risk of Post-op Sensitivity

Universally Versatile, Everyday Lute + Bond

ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT

Tooth is prepared to receive a crown. Note retentive crown prep.

Crown filled with ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT is seated and tack cured 1-2 seconds.

Excess cement is easily removed.

Shows finished case.

Photos courtesy of Dr. G. Franklin Shull

Dr. DiTolla and Dr. Bergeron Discuss Minimally Invasive, Bioactive Dentistry for Everyday Practices

In this video Brittany Bergeron, DDS, will critically review a variety of real-world, minimally invasive case studies using bioactive restoratives and will discuss current remineralization science, moisture friendly dental products, handling properties of “active” materials, and practical, everyday uses for bioactive cements, composites, and base/liners.

Why Do We Need Bioactive Dental Cements?

In this video we explore how ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT addresses the primary reason for failure over the long term. ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT is in Pulpdent’s line of bioactive products. Indicated for indirect applications, the cement stimulates mineral apatite formation at the material-tooth interface. This natural remineralization process knits together the restoration and the tooth, penetrates and fills micro-cracks, reduces sensitivity, guards against recurrent caries, and seals margins against microleakage and failure.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

STRONG & UNIVERSAL¹

ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT can be bonded like a resin cement and has ionic benefits like an RMGI cement.

Shear bond strength of ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT compares favorably with leading cements and is superior to RMGI and calcium aluminate-glass ionomer cements tested.

¹Use with all zirconia, ceramic, stainless steel, and composite based indirect restorations except for porcelain veneers.

ACTIVA = Bioactive Cement; RelyX = Self-adhesive Cement; FujiCEM 2 = RMGI; Ceramir = Calcium Aluminate-GI
Source: University testing38 (References: www.pulpdent.com/education-articles)

RESISTS FRACTURE

Thanks to MODULUS™ elastomeric flexion technology, ACTIVA withstands intraoral forces, flexing rather than cracking.

ACTIVA’s rubberized resin component provides unparalleled toughness and resilience. Toughness, measured by deflection at break using a 3-point bend test, is the ability of a strong, hard material to absorb stress, dissipate forces and resist fracture when a load is applied. Fatigue limit is determined by the incremental load required to cause fracture within a defined number of cycles.
Deflection at Break of ACTIVA is 2-3 times greater than composites and 5-10 times greater than GIs and RMGIs.

ACTIVA = Bioactive Cement; RelyX Unicem Automix = Self-adhesive Cement; FujiCEM 2 = RMGI; Ceramir = Calcium Aluminate-GI
Source: University testing34 (References: www.pulpdent.com/education-articles

CALCIUM, FLUORIDE & PHOSPHATE RELEASE/RECHARGE:

The following graphs show the release and recharge of calcium, phosphate and fluoride from four restorative materials. ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT (as well as the rest of the ACTIVA BioACTIVE family) display a continuous release and recharge of these essential minerals, which are naturally occurring in the saliva and are supplemented by dietary sources and release from ACTIVA. This diffusion of ions is only available in materials that can transport water. Traditional hydrophobic materials are passive and do not have the capacity for this dynamic behavior.