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What is the difference between TheraCal PT and Calcium Hydroxide?
One of the known limitations of calcium hydroxide in its powder-liquid or paste-paste presentationsi

Can disinfectants or wetting agents (i.e. Chlorohexidine, Sodium Hypochlorite) be used prior to placing TheraCal PT?
Yes, after hemostatsis, disinfectants, desensitizers or wetting agents can be used. Please note per

TheraCal PT and TheraCal LC – is there a reason to have both?
TheraCal PT is not intended to replace TheraCal LC. TheraCal PT and TheraCal LC share some of the sa

TheraCem Dental Product Shopper Best Product
Dental Product Shopper evaluator Dr. George Reskakis tested TheraCem. Find out why Dr. Reskakis uses

BISCO Bite Episode 12: Universal Adhesives
In this episode of our BISCO Bite series, Dr. Mark Cannon discusses the power of All-Bond Universal®

TheraCal LC Whiteboard Video
TheraCal LC® is a light-cured, resin-modified calcium silicate-filled liner for use in direct and in

Can TheraCal LC be used in pediatric cases for either direct or indirect pulp capping?
Yes, TheraCal LC is indicated for both direct and indirect pulp capping, and can be used safely with

Do I need to decontaminate my zirconia crown after try-in?
Yes, if you hope to achieve optimal and reliable cementation results. Removing contaminants from the

I think I may have bonded the contact between the restoration and the adjacent tooth together. How can I pass floss through this now?
If you cannot get a thin, PTFE-based floss through the contact, use an end-cutting saw to carefully

What should I do if I am having a difficult time removing the residual cement from the restoration margins and between the teeth?
BISCO’s cements, such as Duo-Link Universal, Choice 2, TheraCem, etc. claim easy clea

Why are the margins of my all ceramic restorations turning dark or black sometime after cementation?
You are probably using an iron-based chemical astringent for soft tissue management. Switch to an al

BISCO Bite Episode 11: Composite Handling
Dr. Ronaldo Nuñez has fun while discussing composite handling and the importance of filler, the resi

BISCO Bite Episode 10: Bulk Fill Composites
In this episode of our BISCO Bite series, we discuss bulk fill composites. Composites can vary in ap

What is the best way to cement metal-ceramic Maryland bridge?
The Maryland Bridge has low retention strength and requires bonding.Cementing Metal-Ceramic Maryland

BISCO Bite Episode 9: Polymerization
In this episode of our BISCO Bite series, we discuss polymerization, how it occurs and its importanc

TheraCem Whiteboard Video
TheraCem® helps to reduce procedure time and simplify the restorative process. Delivering a solid bo

BISCO Bite Episode 8: Oxidation
In this episode of our BISCO bite series we discuss oxidation of dental materials and what products

What is your recommendation to cement e.max crowns? What do you recommend for Zirconia crowns?
We recommend using Duo-Link Universal for e.max®* crowns and either Duo-Link Universal™ or The

BISCO Bite Episode 7: Compressive Strength
In this BISCO Bite episode we discuss the importance of compressive strength with core materials. Co