Workhorse Restoratives That You Can Trust
With a growing list of DPS Best Products that span every step of direct and indirect restorative dentistry, BISCO continues to research and solve clinical problems to the delight of dentists everywhere
For more than 40 years, dentists have relied on BISCO products for superior bonding results. They know, without a doubt, that if BISCO is behind a material, it has been well researched and developed to ensure the highest quality. That’s why the company’s adhesives and other restorative materials have become staples in dental offices across the country and around the world. Like many dentists, Dr. Adamo Notarantonio of Huntington Bay Dental on Long Island, NY, has used BISCO’s products throughout his entire career. He was fortunate enough to be introduced to the materials in dental school nearly 20 years ago, and still hasn’t found anything that compares to what the manufacturer offers.
“One major benefit for me,” he said, “is I’ve seen their results, the longevity, and the success over an extended period. I’ve tried other products but never found any that worked as consistently in my hands and showed me the same results as any of the BISCO products.”
“The ability to cement zirconia crowns reliably is greatly enhanced by pairing BISCO's Z-Prime with Duo-Link Universal. The strength and retention are exceptional.”
—Charles Rubin, DMD
Dr. Notarantonio has seen BISCO’s growing portfolio of materials evolve over the years to provide more streamlined workflows and even better outcomes. All-Bond Universal, BISCO’s universal adhesive, for example, makes it possible to bond to any restorative surface using a 1-bottle system—a huge step forward for the industry in terms of efficiency. Until All-Bond Universal came on the scene over 10 years ago, bonding was a multiple-step, multiple-bottle process with various limitations. Through a culmination of 30 years of adhesive research and a determined R&D team, BISCO changed that.
Products like All-Bond Universal make clinicians’ lives easier while also allowing them to provide the best dentistry possible. The team at BISCO is dedicated to improving the ability to bond to restorations—a fact that’s evident with every new product release. Z-Prime Plus, for instance, is the company’s answer to bonding reliably to zirconia—something many dentists thought wasn’t possible. Combining Z-Prime Plus with products like All-Bond Universal and Duo-Link Universal allows dentists to predictably bond to zirconia, a highly esthetic restorative choice that is growing in popularity.
Dentists know exactly what they’re getting when they invest in a BISCO material. Every product is well researched and validated before entering the market, with these efforts fueled by the team’s passion for adhesion.
“I’ve used BISCO bonding products for over 20 years,” Dr. Betty Jo Hirschfield Louik said. “The products give me a day-to-day, patient-to-patient, reliable success, as well as confidence to provide exceptional care and patient experiences.”
Chemical Compatibility
One of the strengths of BISCO products is their compatibility. Dubbed the BISCO Dream Team—All-Bond Universal, TheraCal LC, TheraCem, and Z-Prime Plus, the company’s universal bonding agent, liner, cement, and primer—are all designed to work together. With this slate of products, dentists can purchase everything they need from one manufacturer without any worries about compatibility. This is not only convenient, but it also helps improve efficiencies.
Dr. Charles Rubin uses Duo-Link Universal and Z-Prime Plus as part of his bonding protocol. Duo-Link Universal, which he has been using for the past 5 years, is his go-to product for cementation, and he has even relied on it to recement crowns in emergencies.
“Often, this is an interim emergency treatment until the patient is able to have the crown replaced,” he said. “I'm always impressed how well these crowns adhere—even in situations where retention seems minimal. It truly is a universal cementation product and greatly simplifies the process. It reduces the need for multiple products and its ease of use is unsurpassed.”
“In cases of less-than-ideal coronal retention, I know that Duo-Link Universal will definitely allow a full crown to be retained longer.”
—Alan Barr, DDS, FAGD
He’s also impressed with how well the material works on zirconia crowns.
“The ability to cement zirconia crowns reliably is greatly enhanced by pairing BISCO's Z-Prime with Duo-Link Universal,” Dr. Rubin said. “The strength and retention are exceptional.”
Product chemistry is complex, so if you’re mixing products from various manufacturers, you might not get optimal results. One product working the way it should with another is critical to success. You know your products are compatible if they all have the BISCO label, a fact the company takes great pride in.
Of course, getting to the level of chemical compatibility BISCO has achieved isn’t easy. There are many steps and materials that are part of the restorative process, so it takes a lot of research and know-how to ensure compatibility.
Knowledgeable Team, Unsurpassed Support
All BISCO employees are extensively trained, and that includes the sales team. They’re taught everything there is to know about BISCO’s products and indications, but their knowledge doesn’t end there. They can talk to clients about any dental material, including what works in certain scenarios, what doesn’t, and why. They understand the role every material plays in the restorative process and how they work together to create strong, beautiful, predictable restorations. Always responsive, BISCO team members are a great resource for dentists.
Customers frequently reach out with all sorts of product inquiries and questions about different bonding techniques, but zirconia is one of the most popular topics. Because it’s a newer restorative option, many dentists don’t have a lot of experience working with it. Or, if they do, they’ve experienced failures. They don’t know how to properly bond to it but want to learn.
A variety of BISCO products contain the MDP monomer that makes bonding to zirconia possible, and the company’s sales reps spend a lot of time educating dentists about these game-changing materials and how and when they should be used. TheraCem is one of them.
“I started to use TheraCem when it was first introduced,” Dr. Hirschfield Louik said. “I love the properties of the cement. It gives consistent results. The cement is very retentive, even with zirconia, creates no postop sensitivity, mixes well, has a nice consistency for ease of seating indirect restorations, and is simple to clean from margins.”
Clinicians also can find answers to their questions through the company’s Ask the Experts website feature. Typically, sales reps can fi eld these questions, but if something comes in that’s beyond their scope, they know to pass it along to a colleague who has the right knowledge base. Members of BISCO’s clinical, scientific, and R&D teams are available to customers and happy to answer questions.
“I would recommend BISCO products to other dentists,” Dr. Hirschfield Louik said, “because of the support and technical advice the company provides.”
A Passion for Sharing
BISCO is known for the research, time, and effort that’s put into every material the company introduces to the market. The team works hard to develop materials that improve efficiencies and patient care and is happy to share findings with the dental community. CORE-FLO DC, CORE-FLO DC Lite, Select HV Etch, and eCEMENT are examples of a few of those products spotlighted here.
Customers know BISCO employees are accessible, and the company’s direct-to-dentist sales model gives them an easy place to start when they have questions. They can reach out to their dedicated account specialist, elevating the level of service and support customers receive.
It doesn’t do much good to create exceptional dental products that address common dental challenges if clinicians don’t understand how to properly use them. BISCO ensures that they do, with team members eager to share research that backs claims made about their products and to simply educate dentists about adhesion in general.
Because of this transparency, dentists are confident the products they’re using will provide them with the results they’re after. Dr. Alan Barr’s trust in the company is one of the main reasons he invested in Duo-Link Universal, and he’s very glad he did. BISCO’s “research has integrity,” and that’s important to him. “It has a reasonable working time and predictable set time,” Dr. Barr said of DuoLink Universal, “For example, in cases of less-than-ideal coronal retention, I know that Duo-Link Universal will definitely allow a full crown to be retained longer. That provides a level of confidence that I strive for in the products I choose to use.”
A Major Impact
Since 1981, BISCO has provided dentists with superior products so they can, in turn, provide patients with optimal results. Bonding has become easier over the years, no matter the substrate, because of the work the BISCO team has put into developing materials that move the industry forward.
And ultimately, it’s the patients who benefit, whether they’re getting a new restoration or need an emergency fix.
“I have used the BISCO system for not only re-approximating and cementing fractured porcelain veneers, but also for some difficult porcelain repairs,” said Dr. Richard Winter, who’s used All-Bond Universal in his practice since it first came out. “With their HF etch, their unique silane and universal bonding agent, I have rescued cases for years when patients could not afford replacement.” BISCO materials have become workhorses for dentists. They allow them to provide better patient care, and to do so efficiently.
“As far as I’m concerned,” Dr. Notarantonio said, “BISCO products have made a major impact on the success of my practice and the restorations I provide to my patients on a day-to-day basis.”
