Adhesive Systems

With over 100 years of 3M innovative adhesive technology and expertise, 3M Unitek is a trusted leader in bonding adhesives, setting the gold standard for orthodontic bonding techniques and systems.

From innovative light curing systems and chemical cure adhesives to adhesive coated brackets and banding systems, our full line of adhesives and primers are easy to use and deliver reliable bond retention, performance and efficiency.

Adhesive Systems APC™ Adhesive Coated Appliance System The APC adhesive coated appliance system from 3M Unitek is the fastest, most convenient and efficient method for appliance application and bonding. The APC system is still the only orthodontic bonding system that precoats each bracket with adhesive. There's no mixing, no application, no opportunity to contaminate the base. The APC system is available in APC™ II or APC™ PLUS Adhesive Coated Appliance System. Transbond™ PLUS Colour Change Adhesive The Transbond™ PLUS Colour Change Adhesive is a moisture tolerant light cure bonding system with the convenience of delivery on demand. Available in easy-to-use capsules or syringes, Transbond PLUS adhesive provides excellent bond strength with metal and ceramic brackets along with the special features of colour change and fluoride release. Transbond™ XT/LR Light Cure Adhesive Transbond™ XT Light Cure Adhesive bonds metal and ceramic brackets to tooth surfaces. The viscosity of Transbond XT adhesive was designed to prevent adhesive run-on and bracket skating that saves you money and reduces adhesive waste. Our Transbond™ LR Adhesive has been developed specifically for bonding lingual retainers. Transbond™ MIP Moisture Insensitive Primer Transbond™ MIP Moisture Insensitive Primer is a hydrophilic or "moisture friendly" material that allows you to bond in a moist environment without compromising bond strength. Just a single coat of Transbond MIP primer over a water or saliva contaminated, etched tooth surface makes the application technique fast and easy. Transbond™ Plus Self Etching Primer Now, consistent and reliable bond strength can be achieved under wet conditions. That is because Transbond™ Plus Self Etching Primer is made of a hydrophilic material that performs equally well in either a wet or dry environment. Sondhi™ Rapid-Set Indirect Bonding System The Sondhi™ Signature Treatment System includes information on effective and efficient appliance systems, such as Mini Uni-Twin™ Brackets, and the Sondhi™ Rapid-Set Indirect Bonding System. The efficiency in the design of these systems is at the heart of Dr. Sondhi's treatment philosophy. Ortholux™ LED Curing Light From zero to cured in 3 seconds. Made possible with the latest high-power LED technology. The new Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light redefines efficiency in orthodontic curing. Transbond™ Plus Light Cure Band Cement Transbond™ Plus Light Cure Band Adhesive is a single paste, no mix adhesive with a rapid 20-second set time to reduce the risk of moisture contamination. Furthermore, Transbond Plus banding adhesive contains and releases fluoride. Multi-Cure Glass Ionomer Band Cement 3M Unitek offers you an effective solution for superior band retention. Reduced band failures can be expected with our Multi-Cure Glass Ionomer Band Cement since it adheres to regular, etched or enhanced orthodontic bands. Chemical Cure Adhesives For more than 30 years, 3M Unitek Chemical Cure Adhesives have been the leader in performance and reliability, delivering excellent bond strength and low failure rate. With its proven bond reliability, Concise™ Orthodontic Chemical Cure Adhesive has been a leader in performance for more than three decades. And the industry-proven choice for a strong, reliable bond, ease of handling and rapid placement is Unite™ bonding adhesive. Bonding Technique Guide 3M Unitek has developed a Bonding Technique Guide as a multi-purpose guide to assist you and your staff when you are using 3M Unitek adhesive products.