Total Etch is an etching gel containing 37% phosphoric acid. Total Etch is used for enamel etching and dentine 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, Test report, Ivoclar, 2018
[2] Peschke A, Clinical Evaluation of Total Etch 2, Test Report, Ivoclar, 2003