Visalys® CemCore
ON THE SAFE SIDE – VISALYS® CEMCORE
In restorative dentistry, the ultimate goal is simple: a patient who leaves the chair happy and stays happy for years to come. Long-term patient satisfaction depends on restorations that feel natural, look perfect, and – most importantly – stay securely in place without complications or discoloration.
Powered by innovative Active-Connect-Technology (ACT), VISALYS® CEMCORE ensures an exceptionally strong bond that minimizes the risk of debonding or fractures.
For the clinician, it is the “all-in-one” solution that simplifies the daily workflow without compromising on quality: whether for permanent cementation of crowns, bridges, and veneers or for reliable core build-ups, it works with all dental restoration materials.
Benefit from a standardized, straightforward procedure every time – regardless of the restoration type – and simplify your workflow without ever compromising on quality.
Frequently asked questions
Approx. 30 inlays or approx. 14 crowns can be treated per 5 ml syringe.
Glycerine can be used to cover the cement joint excellently.
No, light curing is not required. This means that the primers are also effective in areas that are difficult for light to access (e.g. root canal) and premature curing by ambient light is impossible. Blockage and fitting problems caused by too thick primer layers are avoided. In addition, one work step is omitted.
Accidental light curing of the primers is not harmful.
After the intraoral processing time of approx. 2 minutes, the position of the restoration should not be changed due to the setting behaviour.
No. When using the Visalys® Tooth Primer, all etching techniques are possible. If dentin is accidentally etched during the Selective Etch method, this has no effect on the high adhesive force of Visalys® CemCore.
For pre-treatment, the instructions of the post manufacturer must be observed. If an adhesive/primer is required, the Visalys® Restorative Primer is suitable.
Yes. The root canal must be cleaned and dried. The surfaces in the root canal are then wetted with the Visalys® Tooth Primer.
All remnants of the temporary cement must be removed. The stump surface is cleaned with water spray and then dried. Any remaining tooth structure must be pre-treated with the Visalys® Tooth Primer according to the instructions. Subsequently, the restoration can be directly attached with Visalys® CemCore without further pre-treatment of the composite surfaces.
Dual-curing composites without Active Connect Technology often do not cure completely on acid-etched tooth surfaces and/or those pretreated with adhesive or primer and require an additional activator (referred to as self-cure activators (SCA)).
Cementation composites must be as hydrophilic as possible while also having very good flowability. Core build-ups require a high degree of stability and a material that swells as little as possible. Kettenbach Dental has developed a groundbreaking technology that simply eliminates the conflicts: Active-Connect-Technology (ACT) allows optimal mixing of the somewhat hydrophobic cementation composite Visalys® CemCore with the hydrophilic Visalys® Tooth Primer on the damp surface of the tooth. The innovative composite achieves a high adhesive strength despite its hydrophobic properties while also avoiding swelling.
After the contact of Visalys® CemCore (hydrophobic) with the water-based VISALYS® Tooth Primer (hydrophilic), which penetrates deep into the tooth surface, the phase transfer catalyst is activated:

Yes. Visalys® CemCore is also suitable for attachment to common implant abutments. The abutment must be pre-treated according to the specifications of the respective manufacturer.
Unlike universal bondings, the Visalys® Restorative Primer is not acidic, leading to the adhesive monomers in the primer being particularly stable.
Yes. The Visalys® Restorative Primer is ideal for the pre-treatment of fracture surfaces.
A water-based primer ensures a well-opened collagen network even in the event of accidental overdrying of the dentin and penetrates deep into the surface. Since no organic solvent such as ethanol is used, optimal wetting of the hydrophilic dentine surface can be guaranteed. In addition, water cannot evaporate from the opened bottle as quickly as organic solvents.
The Visalys® Tooth Primer can also be used as an adhesive/primer with Visalys® Core. Use with other composites is not indicated.
No. Although the use of a restoration primer is mandatory, other restoration primers suitable for the respective surface can also be used.
Yes. The excellent adhesion values to the tooth substance can only be achieved by combining Visalys® CemCore and Visalys® Tooth Primer.
This combination is contraindicated and not according to the instructions for use. Adhesion may be compromised.
In a bonding test (ISO 29022), the combination of Visalys® Tooth Primer and Visalys® CemCore achieves sufficient bonding strength on all surfaces (≥ 5 MPa). On glass ceramics, adhesion is only minimally above the threshold value of 5 MPa, as without the silane contained in Visalys® Restorative Primer, proper bonding is not possible.
The values, however, are significantly poorer than the intended combination of Visalys® Restorative Primer and Visalys® CemCore.
Always choose the correct material combination (Visalys® Tooth Primer for tooth substrate only, Visalys® Restorative Primer for restorative materials). The IFU and step-by-step instructions are helpful tools to guide you through the process.
It is important to determine whether the bonding failed on the tooth side (with residual composite cement on the resin-bonded bridge) or on the restoration side (with residual composite cement on the tooth surface).
Adhesive bridges can be somewhat challenging, as they require high bond strength while offering only a limited surface for adhesion. In this case, we recommend selectively etching the enamel surface (see the information in the instructions for use).
For the Maryland bridge itself, we recommend following the established procedures, depending on the material of the bridge:
- In the case of zirconium dioxide: sandblasting.
- In the case of silicate ceramic: etching with hydrofluoric acid.
In both cases, Visalys® Restorative Primer is applied as usual.
The pretreatment of the restoration surface / resin-bonded bridge is very important, as increasing the surface area (through sandblasting or hydrofluoric acid etching) is the key factor for successful bonding.
Before cementation with Visalys® CemCore, Visalys® Tooth Primer is first applied to the tooth surface.
Adhesive bridges can be somewhat challenging, as they require high bond strength while offering only a limited surface for adhesion. In this case, we recommend selectively etching the enamel surface (see the information in the instructions for use).
For the Maryland bridge itself, we recommend following the established procedures, depending on the material of the bridge:
- In the case of zirconium dioxide: sandblasting.
- In the case of silicate ceramic: etching with hydrofluoric acid.
In both cases, Visalys® Restorative Primer is applied as usual.
The pretreatment of the restoration surface / adhesive bridge is very important, as increasing the surface area (through sandblasting or hydrofluoric acid etching) is the key factor for successful bonding.
Before cementation with Visalys® CemCore, Visalys® Tooth Primer is first applied to the tooth surface.
Visalys® CemCore is the best choice for preventing tooth fractures for several reasons: Thanks to its extremely low water absorption properties, the risk of tooth fracture is reduced. Visalys® CemCore is a 2-in-1 dual-curing luting composite and core build-up material. It offers excellent dimensional stability and, with its unique Active-Connect Technology, guarantees optimal adhesive bond for all indirect restorations. With Visalys® CemCore, you really are on the safe side: The material is also 100% free from bisphenol A.
Visalys® CemCore from Kettenbach Dental is a dual-curing luting composite designed for safe and predictable cementation of all indirect restorations. This 2-in-1 product can also be used for fabricating core build-ups and build-up fillings. The unique, patented Active-Connect Technology eliminates typical conflicts and enables optimal mixing of the somewhat hydrophobic composite Visalys® CemCore with the hydrophilic Visalys® Tooth Primer on the damp tooth surface, resulting in a permanently high adhesive bond. Visalys® CemCore features excellent flow properties, is radiopaque, bisphenol-A-free, and ready to use.