PRIME & BOND NT DUAL CURE UNIVERSAL DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM
Applicant
Dentsply Intl.
Product Code
EBC · Dental
Decision Date
Sep 22, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3765
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The new Indication for Use for PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM is for use in conjunction with pit and fissure sealant. Current Indications, K982394: - Direct composite and compomer restorations . - Composite, ceramic and amalgam repairs . - Cavity varnish for use with fresh amalgam . - Indirect restorations: Dual Cure, inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns and bridges . Endodontic post cementation - Adhesive bonding of direct amalgam restorations .
Device Story
Prime & Bond NT Dental Adhesive System is a one-component, no-mix, visible light-curable dental bonding agent containing fluoride. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings to facilitate adhesion of restorative materials to tooth structure. Device applied to prepared tooth surfaces prior to placement of pit and fissure sealants or other restorative materials. Light-curing initiates polymerization, creating a bond between the tooth and the restorative material. Benefits include improved retention and reduced microleakage for dental restorations. Device is unchanged from predicate K982394; submission covers new indication for use with pit and fissure sealants.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Adhesion strength (MPa) of Dyract Seal Pit & Fissure Sealant to enamel was measured at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 months using Prime & Bond NT with NRC conditioner versus phosphoric acid (DeTrey Conditioner 36). Results showed comparable long-term adhesion (e.g., 9.4 MPa vs 10.5 MPa at 12 months). Micromorphology study confirmed good bonding properties.
Technological Characteristics
One-component, no-mix, visible light-curable resin-based dental bonding agent containing fluoride. Unchanged from K982394. No specific ASTM materials or software algorithms described.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in conjunction with pit and fissure sealants, direct composite/compomer restorations, composite/ceramic/amalgam repairs, cavity varnish for fresh amalgam, indirect restorations (inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, bridges), endodontic post cementation, and adhesive bonding of direct amalgam restorations.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A pit and fissure sealant and conditioner is a device composed of resin, such as polymethylmethacrylate, intended for use primarily in young children to seal pit and fissure depressions (faults in the enamel) in the biting surfaces of teeth to prevent cavities.
Predicate Devices
Prime & Bond® NT™ Universal Dental Adhesive System (K982394)
Reference Devices
Dyract® Seal Compomer Pit & Fissure Sealant
NRC™ Non-Rinse Conditioner
DeTrey® Conditioner 36
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
NAME & ADDRESS:
992518
ENTSPLY International
West College Avenue ). Box 872 k. PA 17405-0872 1 845-7511 542343
P. J. Lehn Telefax (717) 849-4343
CONTACT: P. Jeffery Lehn
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TRADE OR PROPRIETARY NAME: PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM
CLASSIFICATION NAME: Resin tooth bonding agent 872.3200
PREDICATE DEVICE: Prime & Bond® NT™ Universal Dental Adhesive System K982394
DEVICE DESCRIPTION: PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM is a onecomponent, no-mix visible light-curable dental bonding agent that contains fluoride.
INTENDED USE: The new Indication for Use for PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM is for use in conjunction with pit and fissure sealant.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS: PRIME & BOND® NT™ Dental Adhesive System is unchanged from the initial submission, K982394. This premarket submission is for a new intended use only.
We believe the fact that the device is unchanged from the predicate device (K982394) and that the performance data provided,support the safety and effectiveness of PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM for the new indication for use.
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## Substantial Equivalence Comparison:
Prime & Bond® NT™ Dental Adhesive System is unchanged from the initial submission, K982394. This premarket submission is for a new intended use only.
## Performance Data:
Dyract® Seal Compomer Pit & Fissure Sealant with NRC™ Non-Rinse Conditioner pretreatment, combined with PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE, develops an adhesive strength to enamel that is comparable to Dyract® Seal Compomer Pit & Fissure Sealant with an acid etchant pretreatment.
| PRETREATMENT USED | ADHESION<br>(24h) MPa |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| Nupro® Prophylaxis Paste, Medium Grit; rinse; dry; NRCTM Conditioner;<br>20"; dry; DyractSealTM Pit and Fissure Sealant | $8.79 \pm 1.56$ |
| Nupro® Prophylaxis Paste, Medium Grit; rinse; dry; Etchgel Conditioner;<br>20"; rinse; dry; DyractSealTM Pit and Fissure Sealant | $12.93 \pm 1.41$ |
| Nupro® Prophylaxis Paste, Medium Grit; rinse; dry; NRCTM Conditioner;<br>20"; dry; Prime & Bond® NTTM Adhesive; 20"; DyractSealTM Pit and<br>Fissure Sealant | $11.09 \pm 2.38$ |
| Nupro® Prophylaxis Paste, Medium Grit; rinse; dry; Etchgel Conditioner;<br>20"; rinse; dry; Prime & Bond® NTTM Adhesive; 20"; DyractSealTM Pit<br>and Fissure Sealant | $13.01 \pm 3.21$ |
It is essential for the clinical success of a pit and fissure sealant, that the sealant develops a durable adhesion resulting in long-term protection , e.g., against microleakage. Therefore the long-term adhesion of DyractSeal was tested under various pretreatments.
| Time<br>(months) | Adhesion (MPa) of Dyract® Seal Pit & Fissure Sealant to enamel using: | |
|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | DeTrey® Conditioner 36* | NRC™ Non-Rinse Conditioner and<br>Prime & Bond® NT™ Dental Adhesive |
| 0 | 14.1 ± 1.8 | 12.5 ± 2.1 |
| 2 | 12.0 ± 0.64 | 9.4 ± 2.0 |
| 4 | 11.7 ± 1.0 | 11.7 ± 0.6 |
| 6 | 11.1 ± 1.8 | 11.2 ± 2.6 |
| 8 | 12.5 ± 1.8 | 10.5 ± 1.7 |
| 12 | 10.5 ± 2.2 | 9.4 ± 2.2 |
*36% phosphoric acid gel
In addition to the above data, a micromorphology study was also conducted; the results showed good bonding properties. The study report can be found in Exhibit A.
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## Safety Data:
Prime & Bond® NT™ Dental Adhesive System is unchanged from the initial submission, K982394. This premarket submission is for a new intended use only.
The safety of the device has not been affected.
We believe the fact that the device is unchanged from the predicate device (K982394) and that the performance data provided,support the safety and effectiveness of PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM for the new indication for use.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
SEP 2 2 1999
Mr. P. Jeffery Lehn Director, Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Dentsply International 570 West College Avenue P.O. Box 872 York, Pennsylvania 17405-0872
K992518 Re :
Prime & Bond® NT™ Universal Dental Adhesive Trade Name: System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EBC Dated: July 27, 1999 Received: July 28, 1999
Dear Mr. Lehn:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, qood manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਸੇ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
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Sincerely yours,
Patricia Cuardeflor
Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Cor and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### 510(k) NUMBER (IF KNOWN): K992518
DEVICE NAME: PRIME & BOND® NT™ DENTAL ADHESIVE SYSTEM
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
Addition of New Indication: To be used in conjunction with pit and fissure sealant
### Current Indications, K982394:
- Direct composite and compomer restorations .
- Composite, ceramic and amalgam repairs .
- Cavity varnish for use with fresh amalgam .
- Indirect restorations: Dual Cure, inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns and bridges
- . Endodontic post cementation
- Adhesive bonding of direct amalgam restorations .
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use (Optional Format 1-2-96)
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(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital C 510(k) Number
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escription Use
**(Per 21 CFR 801.109)**
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