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3M ESPE Adper Easy Bond is a 7th-generation, light-cured, self-etch bonding agent. It is recommended for bonding direct composite and compomer restorations, core build-ups, repair of porcelain fractures, dentin desensitization, and cementation of most indirect restorations (when used in conjunction with RelyX ARC). Application of the bonding agent requires 20 seconds of scrubbing the material into the preparation, followed by 5 seconds of air and 10 seconds with a curing light (halogen, LED or plasma light-curing units). Easy Bond is available in two delivery systems, drop-dispensing from a squeeze-bottle or unit-dose applicators. Application time from either type of packaging is approximately 35 seconds. It is recommended that uncut enamel be etched with phosphoric acid. The usual precautions of maintaining a dry operating field, avoidance of contamination by essential oils, pulp protection for deep lesions, and limited contact with soft-tissues of both patient and operator are recommended. The bottle kit includes a 5-ml bottle of material and accessories. The unit-dose kit includes 100 unit doses and accessories. Sixteen Editors used Easy Bond in over 400 restorations. This product received a 96% clinical rating. Editors' Observations