Porcelain Etch Gel

9.6% Hydrofluoric Acid

Highly Acclaimed

A one-minute application etches porcelain crowns, veneers, inlays and fractured porcelain surfaces prior to bonding. This superior quality porcelain etch gel will not stain porcelain, composites or resin cements.

Does not stain ceramic or composites
One-minute etch
Thixotropic – stays where placed
Buffered formula
Washes off easily

Clinical Procedure

Superior Ceramic Surface Preparation

SEMs demonstrate the effectiveness of a one-minute application of Pulpdent Porcelain Etch Gel on a glazed porcelain surface.

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Fig. 1: This SEM shows a glazed porcelain surface BEFORE treatment with Pulpdent Porcelain Etch Gel. (Magnification x 500)

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Fig. 2: This SEM shows the same glazed porcelain surface AFTER one-minute treatment with Pulpdent Porcelain Etch Gel. Notice the microscopic tags in the porcelain surface. (Magnification x 500)

Placement of Porcelain Etch Gel

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Fig. 3: Pulpdent Porcelain Etch Gel is placed on ceramic surfaces for one minute to produce the optimal surface for bonding. Always protect soft tissue with rubber dam or Pulpdent Kool-Dam, light cure liquid dam (shown here).

Photo courtesy of Dr. Howard Glazer