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Creating a strong, stable bond between restorative material and tooth structure is a key factor in restorative success. However, achieving that bond can be challenging because enamel and dentin must be handled differently. When preparing enamel, it is well-established that etching with phosphoric acid facilitates a durable bond. But on dentin, judicious use of phosphoric acid or the use of self-etch adhesive technology may be prudent to mitigate negative results such as postoperative sensitivity.

Developed to provide clinicians a one-bottle solution for all etching situations (total etch, self etch or selective etch), Prime&Bond Elect Universal Dental Adhesive provides versatility so the most appropriate etching technique can be utilized based on the type of remaining tooth structure.

Built on the clinically proven chemistry of the Prime&Bond NT Dental Adhesive System, Prime&Bond Elect uses the same unique chemistry, utilizing a combination of micromechanical and chemical bonding to provide confidence in achieving consistent, long-term bond strength performance.

Whether applied after total etching for preparations primarily in enamel, for self-etching preparations in deep dentin, or after selective enamel etching of preparations with both substrates, the unique chemistry of Prime&Bond Elect provides consistently high bond strengths, low film thickness and virtually no postoperative sensitivity.

When selective etching at the enamel-dentin junction, avoiding the risk of overetching dentin is a top priority. Using Prime&Bond Elect with Caulk 34% Tooth Conditioner Gel can deliver excellent application control to help minimize dentin exposure. For those times when dentin is unavoidably exposed to phosphoric acid during selective enamel etching, the product provides confidence that bond strengths and postoperative patient comfort will not compromised.

Thick adhesives can pool in the corners of the preparation and show up as translucent areas on a radiograph. This can easily be misdiagnosed as a void, gap or secondary decay, causing the clinician to question whether recurrent decay is present. Prime&Bond Elect features a low film thickness between tooth and restorative material for increased cavity adaptation and no visible voids or gaps on radiographs. Additionally, when the adhesive is used as a part of definitive adhesive cementation, the material's low film thickness ensures complete seating of the indirect restoration for closed margins and proper occlusion.

Indications include direct, light-cured restorations as well as indirect restorations. When used with the Self-Cure Activator, Prime&Bond Elect is suitable for use with dual-cure core build-up and cement materials.

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