The 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement from Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, has been established as a leading cement choice for clinicians for years. Now crowned Top Award Winner for five successive Dental Advisor Awards,* it’s here to stick around.
It offers exceptional versatility for clinicians as a universal dual-cure resin cement, with effective bonding for virtually all adhesive and self-adhesive indications.
Understanding how to use it to the best of its abilities, including alongside other Solventum solutions, allows clinicians to reliably deliver effective restorative dentistry and maximise patient satisfaction.
Outstanding bond strength
The 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement serves as a powerful choice for many clinicians due to its long-lasting bond strength, even without light-curing. The bond strength is equivalent in both light-cure and self-cure approaches, meaning clinicians can adapt the material to the workflow that works best for each treatment. Such versatility enables clinicians to deliver the highest quality of oral care without compromise.
Clinicians can also introduce the 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, forming a reliable duo with brilliant bonding qualities. This further enhances the bond strength to all substrates, and is an easy upgrade from the 3M™ RelyX™ Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive pairing that clinicians have previously grown to love.
With every step
Solventum innovation doesn’t stop at the resin cement itself. Rather, all aspects of the workflow are carefully considered, from storage to placement, clean-up and disposal. This is reflected in the design of the syringe and tip, called a “wonderful combination” by Dental Advisor evaluators.[i]
The 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Micro Mixing Tip is easily placed onto the syringe, combining the two pastes stored inside for a reliable resin cement solution. Its accurate placement ensures 80% less cement waste per application, compared to standard automix systems. This not only aids the treatment of a patient, but reduces the need for excessive stock – saving space, time and money. The self-sealing unit also enables easier, more hygienic cleaning compared to currently used automix systems.
When accessing difficult-to-reach areas of the dentition, the thin elongation tip makes workflows simple. This is also especially helpful for easy root canal application. It’s engineered for comfort in the hands of the clinician, with only light pressure needed to apply the resin cement to the treatment site. Such a change not only makes the placement of the resin cement more comfortable for the clinician, but it can also improve the treatment experience for the patient. Who knew applying a resin cement for an indirect restoration could be so satisfying?
Looking ahead to disposal, the 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement syringe and mixing tips reduce up to 50% less plastic waste compared to other standard automix systems.
Keep it clean
When excess product is found at the treatment site, clinicians need not worry – the 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement is crafted to make clean-up simple with the unique formula ensuring the material stays at the margin. After tack curing, it can be easily removed. The result is a seamless appearance, giving clinicians increased confidence for an aesthetic and natural result.
Once again, with simple tack curing and removal, the patient experience is kept simple and comfortable. Receiving a restoration is no doubt a stressful experience for many patients, and materials like the 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement ensure each step is simple for the clinician, and pleasant for the patient. It makes up just one part of the optimised experience that clinicians can deliver.
Trust in Solventum
Grounded in the experiences of dental professionals that use a variety of workflows, award-winning solutions* from Solventum can be implemented seamlessly into everyday care.
Contact the team today to learn more about restorative solutions, and the challenges you want to overcome. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
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*Dental Advisor Award 2025, Top Product Awards, https://dentaladvisor.com/clinical-evaluation/3m-relyx-universal-resin-cement/#cu-tabs|3
About Solventum
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[i] Dental Advisor, (2025). 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement, Long-Term. (Online) Available at: https://dentaladvisor.com/clinical-evaluation/3m-relyx-universal-resin-cement/#cu-tabs|1 [Accessed July 2025]
