Total Etch is a gel used for enamel etching and dentin conditioning in conjunction with sealing and direct composite restorations as well as adhesive cementation of lab- fabricated all-ceramic or composite restorations.
Composition
Total Etch contains phosphoric acid (37 wt.% in water), thickening agent and colour pigments.
Indication
Total Etch is applied using the enamel etch or total etch technique for the following indications:
Composite restorations
Adhesive cementation of inlays (composite, all- ceramic), crowns, bridges, veneers, adhesive bridges and root canal posts
Splints
Bonding of orthodontic attachments (e.g. brackets)
Sealing of fissures
Contraindication
If the stipulated application technique cannot be applied.
Side effects
None known to date.
Other interactions
Glass-ionomer-based liners may be dissolved by Total Etch.
Important
Although the 2-gram syringes are equipped with a plunger safety stop, it is absolutely necessary to wear gloves, protective goggles and a face mask for safety reasons.
Remove the screw-on cap from the 30-gram Jumbo syringe and the empty 2-gram syringe.
Join the tips of the two syringes using a twisting, clockwise motion. Make sure that the two syringes are firmly connected. Note: Do not strip the thread.
Refill the small syringe by slowly and steadily pulling back the plunger of the small syringe. Simultaneously
exert light pressure on the plunger of the jumbo syringe using the other hand to support the refilling process.
Avoid overfilling the small syringe.
Under no circumstances should you exceed the plunger safety stop of the small syringe due to the risk of acid burn!
Do not point the syringes at people during refilling.
Do not fill etchant from the 2-gram syringe back into the Jumbo syringe.
Disconnect the two syringes using a counter-clockwise twist.
Replace the screw-on cap on the Jumbo syringe.
The syringe is now ready for use. Attach an application tip onto the 2-gram syringe. Apply the etchant as described above.
Use only the Total Etch application tips delivered with this package. The use of other application tips may have an adverse effect on the viscosity of the etchant.
In order to ensure traceability, only the enclosed 2-gram syringes should be refilled with the contents of the Jumbo syringe delivered with the same package.
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