Product Spotlight,BISCO DENTAL PRODUCTS,BISCO’s next-generation fluoride- and calcium-releasing resin cement requires no etching or bonding of the prepared surfaces,Cementation of indirect restorations should produce strong, reliable results with as little postoperative sensitivity as possible. Jeffrey Peifer, DMD, struggled to achieve this with his previous resin cement. Since discovering TheraCem, BISCO’s next-generation dual-cured, self-adhesive resin cement, he has enjoyed strong bonds and little-to-no patient discomfort.,
“We love the strong bond this material offers.” -Jeffrey Peifer, DMD,“I used to feel awful when a patient had postoperative sensitivity after crown seats,” said Dr. Peifer, who practices in Gilbert, AZ. Now, he said, his patients rarely, if ever, feel a “zing” from crown cementation. “There is generally no need for anesthesia. We don’t really have issues anymore since switching to TheraCem.”,
Exclusively formulated for luting crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and prefabricated metal or fiber posts, this resin cement continuously releases calcium and fluoride, delivering a strong bond to zirconia and most substrates.,It was another calcium-releasing BISCO product, TheraCal LC, that led Dr. Peifer to TheraCem. “We are big fans of TheraCal as a liner material,” he explained. TheraCem is developed using the same fi ller technology as TheraCal LC. These materials from BISCO are more compatible with the tooth.,TheraCem’s self-adhesive feature means clinicians do not need to apply etchant, primers, or adhesives, ultimately translating to greater predictability in preparations with subgingival margins and minimal or zero bleeding. This aspect makes TheraCem more than just an ordinary cement, according to Dr. Peifer. “It’s nice that the cement has a self-adhesive feature,” he said.,Providing a consistent mix in an easy automix, dual-syringe, TheraCem offers dual-cure capabilities that make cleanup easier than traditional bonding.,“We love the strong bond this material offers without having to etch and bond,” Dr. Peifer said. “All in all, I’m very pleased that TheraCem delivers everything it promised.”,•Continuous calcium & fluoride release
•Transitions rapidly from acidic to alkaline pH
•High degree of conversion
•Delivers a strong bond to zirconia and most substrates
•Formulated for easy cement removal,*Calcium release data for TheraCal LC on file with BISCO,References,Gleave CM, Chen L, Suh BI. Calcium & fluoride recharge of resin cements. Dent Mater. 2016 (32S):e26.
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