BISCO releases the newest addition to its Thera product line, TheraBase, joining a family of solutions well suited for multiple restorative scenarios,Remember “A penny saved is a penny earned”? How about “Little strokes fell great oaks”? It’s time to add another adage to that list: “If it works, keep using
it.” While this saying has countless uses in everyday life, it’s particularly common in the dental community. Here, when something is efficient and reliable, we turn to it time and time again. That’s why dentists across the country continue to rely on the BISCO line of therapeutic, calcium-releasing materials for their restorative needs.,The newest addition to this family of products, launched just this year, is TheraBase, a dual-cure, calcium- and fluoride-releasing, self-adhesive base/liner designed to be stronger and more durable than other base materials.,Here’s how it works: With the introduction of water, the nondissolving matrix releases calcium hydroxide and fluoride ions. Then, within minutes, the ongoing ion exchange that results raises pH levels,* and the ensuing alkalinity in turn promotes pulp vitality.¹ TheraBase is dual curing, which means that even though it can be light cured, the material can fully polymerize chemically throughout, and this includes the area in deep restorations where light can’t reach. The calcium-releasing base and liner feature BISCO’s proprietary hydrophilic matrix, which aids in protecting tooth structure. In addition, the material is self-adhesive and no bonding agents are needed, saving time and cost.,A much-touted benefit is that TheraBase is highly radiopaque, paving the way for improved x-ray identification and more accurate dental diagnoses. The product also has a high flexural strength, absorbing stress and shock from occlusal forces.,
,“I like the science behind it—releasing calcium and fluoride—and it has good handling properties.”,-Aliisha Choucair, DMD
