TheraCem is a dual-cured, calcium- and fluoride-releasing, self-adhesive resin cement that’s easy to use, clean up, and count on for a strong bond to most substrates
Cement choice doesn’t always take center stage, but it plays a critical role in the longterm success of any dental restoration. The right material keeps crowns secure, prevents postop sensitivity, and makes procedures more efficient.
By these measures, BISCO’s TheraCem—a dual-cure, self-adhesive resin cement that’s as easy to use as it is reliable—earns its place in any restorative protocol.
Strong and Simple
TheraCem lets clinicians skip the traditional steps of applying separate etching and bonding agents to achieve a strong bond to most substrates. For David E. Mastrota, DMD, who owns Great Whites Dental in Wilmington, DE, it’s a feature that keeps his procedures—and product inventory—as streamlined as possible. “I don’t like having to choose between a lot of different products," he explained. “TheraCem makes my workflow easy.”
While bonding to zirconia can be a challenge with other cements, TheraCem’s inclusion of the adhesion-promoting monomer MDP makes it well-suited for the task.
“I use TheraCem for all my zirconia crowns, and it performs predictably well, every time,” Dr. Mastrota said. Its low film thickness simplifies placement, ensuring a completely seated restoration. Removing excess cement also is quick and easy—something Dr. Mastrota said both he and his assistants appreciate.
Secure a Successful Outcome
After curing, TheraCem demonstrates all the qualities dentists want in an ideal luting material: high compressive strength to absorb occlusal forces without fracturing, radiopacity for easy x-ray identification, and an alkaline pH sustained by continuous calcium and fluoride release.*
Dr. Mastrota finds that cases completed with TheraCem almost never present with postop sensitivity, an experience echoed by numerous Dental Product Shopper evaluators the years. “Our patients either rave about their lack of pain and sensitivity posttreatment—as compared to treatment from past dentists—or they don’t mention it at all,” said Sheri Doniger, DDS. “And no news is good news.”
Ultimately, TheraCem delivers the everyday ease of use and long-lasting dependability dentists like Dr. Mastrota have come to expect from BISCO solutions. “I’ve been using BISCO products for close to 10 years,” he said. “And in that time, I can’t remember a single long-term issue.”
