Ivoclar Total Etch Assortment Kit & Refill

FEATURES:

• • Balanced handling properties
  • Quick, effective application due to consistent material thickness
  • Colour can be easily differentiated from the tooth
  • Special displacer on the plunger ensures economical dispensing of material
  • Practical Jumbo syringe to refill syringes

  Description

  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.

  Indications

  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

   

  Advantages

  Consistent viscosity

  The viscosity of etching gels may be impaired when they are pressed through the tight nozzle of the dispensing tip. Conventional products often become runny and difficult to apply accurately. The gel flows into the cavity uncontrolled. Due to special filler composition, Total Etch has an ideal and above all consistent thickness that enables it to be applied quickly and effectively.

  Distinct blue colour

  The blue colour provides a strong contrast to the tooth and allows the gel to be applied accurately. Residue is easy to recognize after rinsing, therefore, minimizing the risk of over-etching.

  Easy handling

  • Octagonal finger rest facilitates application and prevents syringe from rolling away
  • Angled metal tip for exact application
  • Special displacer to prevent material from being wasted

  Efficient and economical use

  The convenient Jumbo syringe, which is used to refill syringes, offers a cost-effective solution for keeping adequate amounts of gel in stock. Thanks to the Luer Lock system, the tip can be securely attached and a tight connection to the Jumbo syringe is ensured.

  Key Specifications

  Composition

  Total Etch contains phosphoric acid (37 wt.% in water), thickening agent and colour pigments.

  Packaging

  Total Etch Jumbo Assortment Kit

  • 1 x 30g Jumbo Refill
  • 2 x 2g Refills
  • Accessories

  Total Etch Refill 2 x 2g

  • 2 x 2g Refills

  Direction to Use

  Step 1: Total etch should be applied to enamel and dentin and allowed to react for 15 seconds.

  

   

  Step 2: Rinse off the etchant using a water spray and dry the tooth surfaces.

  Step 3: Avoid excessive drying of the dentin.

  Step 4: A chalky white appearance should be seen on the etched enamel surface.

  

  Step 5: If this appearance is not seen, then repeat using a shorter time

  Step 6: If the tooth surface is accidently contaminated with saliva or other fluids, repeat procedure with a reaction time of 10 seconds.

  Step 7: Unprepared enamel should be etched for 30-60 seconds

  Step 8: Selective etch of enamel should be done for 15-30 seconds

  Refilling empty syringes:

  The Jumbo syringe (30 g) can be used to refill the empty 2 gram syringes up to 15 times.

  •  Wear gloves and protective goggles safety concerns (although the 2 gram syringes are equipped with a plunger safety stop)
  • The screw cap is removed from the 30-gram Jumbo Syringe and the empty 2 gram syringe.
  • The tips of the two syringes are joined using a clockwise twisting motion.
  • The small syringe is refilled by steadily pully back the plunger of the  small syringe.
  • Simultaneously, slight pressure is exerted on the plunger of the Jumbo Syringe to support the process.
  • The syringes are disconnected after the refilling process is complete, using a counter clockwise motion.