3M Single Bond Universal Adhesive is a unique dental adhesive built on a trusted 3M bonding legacy. It is the single-bottle solution for all surfaces and can be used reliably in total-etch, self-etch or selective-etch mode for both direct and indirect restorations. It provides the flexibility for the clinician to choose one adhesive to use independent of their preference of technique. It bonds methacrylatebased restoratives, cement and sealant materials to dentin, enamel,
glass ionomer and various indirect restorative substrates (metals, glass ceramics, alumina and zirconia) without an extra primer step.

The primary use is with light cured materials-however, when used in conjunction with a separate activation solution, like 3M Single Bond Universal DCA Dual Cure Activator, it has the capability to also bond to self- or dual-cure composite and cement materials that rely on self-cure polymerization.

Single Bond Universal adhesive provides a strong bond to seal the dentin if used in the self-etch or total-etch mode and protects the dentin from open tubules and potential sensitivity, or as a method for reducing sensitivity for patients who are already symptomatic.

The Single Bond Universal adhesive vial incorporates a new "flip-top" cap design, which allows the user to open and dispense with one hand. Unlike the standard black, opaque vial used for most adhesives that shields the photoinitiator from all ambient light, the Single Bond Universal adhesive vial has a unique translucent orange color that allows visual inspection of the remaining contents but yet protects the adhesive by shielding the visible light absorbed by the photoinitiator