Total Etch is an etching gel containing 37% phosphoric acid. Total Etch is used for enamel etching and dentin conditioning in conjunction with sealants, composite restorations and the adhesive luting of indirect all-ceramic or composite restorations.
Advantages
- Balanced handling properties[2]
- Quick, effective application due to consistent material thickness[2]
- Colour can be easily differentiated from the tooth[2]
- Special displacer on the plunger ensures economical dispensing of material[2]
- Practical Jumbo syringe to refill syringes
Area of application
Total Etch is used in the enamel etch or total etch technique for the following indications:
- Composite restorations
- Adhesive luting of inlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, adhesive bridges and root canal posts
- Splints
- Luting of orthodontic appliances (e.g. brackets) and bonding of tooth jewellery (e.g. Skyce)
- Fissure sealings
[1] Catel, D, Pilotverifizierungsbericht Saltage, Testreport, Ivoclar, 2018
[2] Peschke A, Clinical Evaluation of Total Etch2, Test Report, Ivoclar, 2003