,Strong, self-adhesive, and radiopaque, the newest member of BISCO’s TheraFamily is designed for simple placement and polymerization—even in the deepest restorations,
,Just as a house will crumble under a faulty foundation, a restoration will suffer from cracks, leaks, or sensitivity if it is not built properly from the base up. That’s why BISCO’s TheraBase has been a sigh of relief for clinicians like Francis Jacobyansky, DMD, who have long been searching for a strong and durable base material., ,“I am always frustrated that I may be leaving a leaking margin,” Dr. Jacobyansky said. “TheraBase makes me feel much better about sealing margins.” A dual-cure, self-adhesive base and liner, TheraBase chemically bonds to tooth structure, while releasing and recharging calcium and fl uoride ions.*, ,“Besides the fl uoride release, the concomitant release of calcium makes me feel more confi dent that I am doing the best I can for my patients,” Dr. Jacobyansky added., ,Thanks to its automix tip and dualsyringe, TheraBase easily mixes to a consistency that can be immediately dispensed as a base or liner. “It was incredibly easy to mix, and once I learned of its fl ow characteristics, it was simple to accurately place the material exactly where I wanted it to go,” Dr. Jacobyansky added., ,The Normalville, PA, practitioner has used TheraBase on numerous cases, including a deep subgingival Class V with a near exposure. “The fl uoride and calcium release gave me confi dence that the restoration would not leak,” he said. “TheraBase will probably replace my RMGI bases and will be used under any deep or questionable restorations.”, ,During its DPS product review, TheraBase earned high marks from evaluators thanks to its easy delivery and good cavity adaptation, as well as its ability to help reduce postop sensitivity., ,“Postop sensitivity is something every dentist dreads,” noted Dr. Aliisha Choucair. “I believe TheraBase was effective in preventing pulpitis, as patients reported no hypersensitivity, which makes the overall patient experience much more positive.”, ,*Data on file. BISCO, Inc.
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