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What are the advantages of using a self-etch adhesive?
The advantage of self-etching systems is that the smear layer is altered but never removed, resultin

What is Selective-etch?
Selective-etch is the placement of phosphoric acid on only enamel, indicated when using a self-etch

What are the limitations of using a self-etch adhesive?
One disadvantage of self-etch adhesives is that although the primer is acidic (pH just over 2.0); th

What is the difference between the generations of bonding agents?
4th generation adhesives are 3-step adhesive systems, involving etching, priming, and application

What is a "universal" adhesive?
Current Definition of a “Universal Adhesive”Hydrophobic enough to be used as a single-layer adhesive

What is the difference between TheraCal LC and Calcium Hydroxide?
Calcium hydroxide is the primary chemical contained in many dentin liners and pulp capping agents. O

What are the differences and similarities between TheraCal LC and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) material?
TheraCal LC is a resin-modified calcium tri-silicate that has enhanced physical properties when comp

Is Z-Prime Plus compatible with Glass Ionomers?
Z-Prime Plus does not increase bond strengths with Glass Ionomer Cements.

Discover BISCO's Intraoral Repair Kit
BISCO's Intraoral Repair Kit provides all the materials necessary to repair broken or damaged restor

Select HV Etch Instructional Video
Select HV® Etch w/BAC is an award-winning phosphoric acid etch product from BISCO. In this video, yo