A Color-Stable Cement for Highly Esthetic Veneers
BISCO’s Choice 2 is a light-cured luting cement ideal for porcelain, zirconia, lithium disilicate (e. max), and composite veneers that offers multiple shades for natural, highly esthetic restorations and long-term color stability
Veneers are one of the largest investments dental patients can elect to receive, and as with everything, a greater expense generally brings a greater demand for quality. So it’s a given that patients want veneers to be perfect in every way and last for many years. With so much at stake for one of dentistry’s most popular treatments, it’s crucial to use reliable, well-performing materials.
In the 20 years since his residency, Adamo Notarantonio, DDS, FICOI, FAACD, has used a good number of cements with his ceramic veneers, but none come close to the performance he sees with BISCO’s Choice 2, a light-cured, luting cement designed specifically for cementation of porcelain, zirconia, lithium disilicate (e. max), and composite veneers.
“I’ve done ceramic veneers for over 20 years—hundreds and hundreds of them—and I see my work day in, day out, because I’ve maintained the same practice all these years, and I could count on one hand how many of my veneers have debonded,” Dr. Notarantonio shared. “So it’s a really effective product, for its viscosity, color stability, and ease of handling.”
Superior Physical Properties
A highly filled resin cement that enhances the overall strength of each restoration, Choice 2 exhibits excellent physical properties that ensure restorations can withstand the significant, everyday stresses and pressure typically placed upon veneers. Additionally, the low film thickness ensures veneers are completely seated. The light-cured Choice 2 is compatible with any substrate that light can penetrate in order to ensure proper curing, including feldspathic porcelain, lithium disilicate (e. max), and zirconia.
“The color stability over time has been unbelievable.”
—Adamo Notarantonio, DDS, FICOI, FAACD
“One of the things I love most about Choice 2 is that it’s a little bit of a thicker cement than others, and I like that because it helps my veneers stay in place when I place them, and they don’t slide around,” Dr. Notarantonio shared. “It’s my favorite—it handles great for me, and it cleans up very easily with no issues. Over the years, I’ve done many, many veneers and I’ve never had a thought to switch to any other product.”
Excellent Color Stability
Esthetics is the name of the game when it comes to veneers, and Choice 2 is specifically formulated for color stability, a critical factor in veneer cementation. The light-cured Choice 2 will not shade shift over time,* a problem commonly found in many dual-cured systems. BISCO’s Choice 2 is available in 4 VITA shades along with chromatic shades, which provides increased flexibility and allows superior blending and highly esthetic, natural restorations. Also available but sold separately are corresponding try-in pastes for facilitating shade selection prior to final cementation.
“The color stability over time has been unbelievable,” shared Dr. Notarantonio. “I have 15- and 18-year follow-ups, and I know for a fact over time with the work I’ve done that the veneers have stayed stable in color,” he added.
“My top 2 reasons for using Choice 2 are its viscosity and its color stability,” he continued. “I have a lot of experience using Choice 2 and I’ve found a great amount of longevity and success with it over many years.”
*Data on file. BISCO, Inc.
