,BISCO products not only work well together to make your job easier, but they also eliminate steps in procedures and reduce the amount of inventory you need to keep on hand, ,
, ,Dr. James Chae began using BISCO products about seven years ago when he purchased TheraCal LC with the intent of adding it as a protective liner under restorations. Now, the light-cured, resin-modified calcium silicate is one of his favorite products. He likes that he can place it via syringe with no mixing required, and he’s found that it bonds well to the tooth, reduces sensitivity, and is opaque, eliminating the need for an opaquer. He’s never had a patient come back for a root canal after placing TheraCal LC, and he’s never had to redo a filling because of a sensitive tooth., ,“TheraCal is simpler to use vs the assistant having to mix a powder and liquid and then put it on top of the tooth,” Dr. Chae said. “This saves a lot of time and is easy to use, and dark amalgam no longer shows through the composite.”, , ,In other words, the material is doing exactly what BISCO intends with all its products—solve problems, eliminate steps, and save time and inventory. BISCO materials are tested and proven not just to perform as advertised, but also to simplify procedures and ensure predictable results., ,“We do the research when it comes to optimization of the bonding protocol, regardless of surface or procedure, and then we provide every component needed for that protocol, all of which have been tested and retested over and over,” said Dr. Rolando Nuñez, BISCO’s manager of clinical marketing. “It’s very plug and play; there’s no guessing game.”, ,After years of success with TheraCal LC, Dr. Chae began using other BISCO materials, including TheraBase, a calcium- and fluoride-releasing, self-adhesive base/liner. Rather than use composite, he places the opaque TheraBase on top of TheraCal LC to add an extra layer of calcium-releasing protection in deep cavities. He said this base helps to avoid sensitivity and bonds well to the tooth structure, in addition to the esthetic benefits. “It’s easy to apply and blocks that dark shade from showing through, so it really helps with esthetics. It’s also protecting the pulp, reducing sensitivity.”, ,The universal adhesive technique is one of six highlighted in the recent ebook, The Roadmap to Restorative Success, which provides graphics detailing the BISCO products and steps used in some of the most important procedures., , ,In this technique, TheraCal LC is placed in the deepest area of the prep so it has intimate contact with the tooth structure. The self-adhesive, dual-cured TheraBase can be applied on top of,TheraCal LC, generating a thick base that releases calcium and offers even more protection. From there, the proper bonding technique can be completed.,There’s no need to use an opaquer or other liners with these products. It’s not only a relatively easy procedure, but one that leads to healthier teeth and predictable results.,Another popular technique outlined in the ebook is bonding to zirconia, which is a bit trickier because zirconia is a temperamental material and can’t form proper bonds after it’s been contaminated with saliva. However, cleaning the restoration with BISCO’s ZirClean—which is designed for the nonabrasive cleaning of the bonding surfaces of zirconia, ceramic, and metal restorations after intraoral try-in—creates the surface needed for successful bonding. Once complete, Z-Prime Plus, which contains the MDP monomer required for bonding to zirconia, and the cement of choice can be placed., ,Beyond providing the bond needed for predictable restorations, these materials make the process simple and efficient, while giving patients restorations that are both strong and beautiful.
