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Which products can I use to help avoid post-operative sensitivity?
BISCO recommends the use of a universal bonding agent such as All-Bond Universal in selective e
Can I use a bonding agent with Theracem?
A bonding agent can be used with Theracem, the application of an adhesive prior to cementing will in
Do I need to prime my restoration before cementation with TheraCem?
TheraCem contains MDP which offers an optimal bond to both zirconia and the tooth structure, without
When would you want/need to use a dual-cure adhesive?
“Dual-cured” and “Dual-cure compatible” adhesives are the most confused term
What is the clinical technique for Bonding Zirconia Veneers?
Bonding Zirconia Veneers: Try in; Lightly sandblasted the internal surface of zirconia, rinse
Why is ALL-BOND UNIVERSAL better than previous generations of BISCO adhesives?
All-Bond 3 and All-Bond SE were formulated to be more hydrophobic by incorporating a highly cross-li
Can you use Glutaraldehyde under a universal adhesive?
Glutaraldehyde can be used after etching dentin with phosphoric acid and prior to the application of
What is the recommended protocol when using a Universal Adhesive?
Etching enamel with phosphoric acid will provide the highest bond strength. However, when bonding to
How can a universal adhesive be used in both self-etch and total-etch modes?
Most Universal adhesives contain an adhesion promoting monomer that will bond to the tooth structure
Which bonding system is most ideal for anterior SSCs to mask the metal surface with opaque composite?
All of Bisco's adhesives provide high adhesion to metal and would be appropriate for this scenario.
Can you bond to zirconia? Is the bond to zirconia as good as the bond to porcelain?
YES! You can bond with Z-Prime Plus Zirconia/Metal Primer which contains MDP. MDP will form a chemic
How do you use Porcelain Bonding Resin as an unfilled resin with direct composite veneers?
If you are placing a direct composite veneer on mostly ENAMEL, you would etch the tooth with phospho
What is your recommended sequence of procedures and materials for porcelain repair on crowns?
BISCO’s Intraoral Repair Kit provides all the materials necessary to repair the framework of b
Which is the best cement to use for patient that has tetracycline stain and we have mostly dentin for zirconia crowns?
We recommend using Duo-Link Universal with All-Bond Universal. The bonding protocol is: 1) Use a bon
What is the difference between "Universal Primer" and All-Bond 3? Are both dual cure? Is it recommended to use All-Bond Resin with either of the two?
Universal Primer is a 2 part dual cure system that can be used in total-etch, self-etch or selective
What is the best bonding agent to use with Core-flo?
With any of our core build-up materials, we recommend either Bisco’s dual-cure Universal Prime
Is it possible to reduce the number of steps while maintaining the same high bond strength?
Some new universal adhesives are single-step systems, but still have bond strengths as high as multi
“Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic Adhesives”? What does this mean and why is it important in the development of adhesives?
Hydrophilic means having a strong affinity to water, while hydrophobic means having little or no aff