Byoung I. Suh, MS, PhD
INTRODUCTION OF UNIVERSAL ADHESIVES
In 2012, dental manufacturers started introducing new “universal” adhesives, which could be used as a total-etch (TE) and self-etch (SE) adhesive, and claimed it could replace all previous generations of adhesives. Ideally, the dream adhesive would satisfy the following criteria:
Dr. Liang Chen, Dr. Douglas Brown, Dr. Byoung In Suh
Zirconia: the Future of Aesthetic Indirect Restorative Dentistry
Current dental all-ceramic systems can be classified into three categories: porcelains, glass ceramics (such as lithium disilicate), and polycrystalline ceramics (such as zirconia and alumina).
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Can I sharpen Sharp Diamond instruments?
No, Sharp Diamond instruments cannot be sharpened. The tip’s resistance to wear is based on an extremely durable metal alloy and the micro membrane coating that protects it. Sharpening removes the protective coating and weakens the tip, and thus, the functionality of the instrument is weakened.
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BISCO has long prided itself on its ability to bring science to the art of dentistry through its wide range of versatile products that are revolutionizing dental offices around the world. BISCO is proud to introduce CORE-FLO™ DC Lite, a dual-cured, radiopaque, fluoride-containing core material. CORE-FLO DC Lite is a brand extension of BISCO’s tried and true stackable core material CORE-FLO DC. Read More
After more than five years of extensive research and development, TheraCal LC was made available to clinicians in November 2011. It has been estimated that in the past three years, over five million restorations have been placed using TheraCal LC as a direct or indirect pulp capping material! The popularity and rapid growth of this product has certainly surprised BISCO, launching it to be one of their top selling products. The team responsible for developing TheraCal LC knew they had something special, something unique that would assist in maintaining vitality of the tooth while being easier to use than what was currently available. It appears that clinicians worldwide have also recognized how unique this product is by their clinical results. Read More
Indirect restorative materials have evolved rapidly over the past few years, providing clinicians with a variety of options to better serve their patients. However, more choices in the substrate material often result in more steps in the cementation Read More
Looking back over the past 35 years, there have been contributions from so many people to the success of Bisco, including our loyal customers, our dedicated employees, and our strategic partners all over the world that have supported us with friendship and advice. Read More
