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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
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
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
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.
What type of fiber is Light-Core reinforced with? Can you share its physical properties?
Light-Core is reinforced with a glass fiber (7.8%) offering maximum strength for all core build-ups.
What is the technique for cementing/bonding an IPS e.max onlay? Both treatment for the restoration and treatment for the tooth
IPS e.max lithium disilicate is a silaca-based ceramic, so HF etching followed by silane treatment i
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
Can I use the Duo-Link universal for eMax® veneers? I assume I can. Any special instructions or concerns?
Yes, you can use Duo-Link Universal for veneers but there is a possibility for color/shade shift aft
What is the difference between TheraCem and BisCem?
Both TheraCem and BisCem are self-adhesive cements. However, TheraCem includes the following fe
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
When "bonding" zirconia restoration (after applying Z prime), can BisCem be used or does the bonding cement need to be Duo-Link?
If the preparation lacks retention, use DLU along with a dental adhesive such as ABU. If the prepara
What cement do you recommend for bonding porcelain veneers?
BISCO recommends the use of a light-cured resin cement such as Choice™ 2 for veneer cementatio
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 cements can be used to bond lithium disilicate restorations (crowns)?
Duo-Link Universal & eCement DC can be used to bond to lithium disilicate crowns.
What is the compressive strength of Core-Flo DC and Core-Flo DC Lite?
Core-FLO DC compressive strength: L/C: Natural=269 MPa; Opaque=273 MPa S/C: Natural=259 MPa; Opaque=
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