crowns bridges posts, inlays & onlays, Self-adhesive on:enamel, dentine, metal, ceramic, porcelain, zirconium composites, Hints and Tips, Before applying TotalCem, the dentine must be dry, but not too dry, For inlays and onlays, etching the enamel edges with phosphoric acid is recommended, in order to increase the bonding strength (while taking care of not spreading over onto the dentine), How to clean the root canal before applying TotalCem, in order to have an optimum cementation: Remove all residues of gutta percha with a calibrated drill. Pass over it with an ultrasonic probe. Rinse well and dry without over-drying. Apply TotalCem with an extra-fine intra-oral tip, TotalCem has not been developed to adhere to enamel with no mechanical support (eg. dental brackets, veneers), During the setting of a ceramic inlay or a zircon crown, the following procedure can be followed to improve cementation: Apply hydrofluoric acid for 1 to 3 minutes, rinse thoroughly, dry, then apply silane (DentoBond Porcelain Fix)