Ideal for Etching Dentin and Enamel Clinical experience and FE-SEM evaluations2 show that 20 seconds etch time on both dentin and enamel provides optimal conditioning of both tissues. Air/water rinse. Blot excess water off, leaving surface visibly wet.
Self-Limiting Chemistry Creates Optimal Surface With an average depth of 1.9μm with a 15-second etch, Ultra-Etch stops etching at the ideal depth.
Optimal Viscosity Ultra-Etch is uniquely formulated with a viscosity that is thin enough to penetrate the smallest fissures but thick enough to prevent it from running on vertical surfaces, so it’s perfect for any restoration in any part of the mouth.
Self-Limiting Ultra-Etch is proven to be uniquely self-limiting in its depth of etch, with an average depth of 1.9μm using a 15-second etch. In a study comparing etchants, liquid phosphoric acid (37%) showed an average of 5.0μm at 20 seconds, and a competing “polymer-thickened” etchant a 4.8μm depth.2 Acids with this greater depth of etch go beyond the optimum level and increase the potential for incomplete resin impregnation.
Easy Placement and Removal The signature blue color of Ultra-Etch is easy to see, so it helps in precise placement and complete removal.
The Industry Leader for Over 20 Years Ultra-Etch has been called a “Can’t Live Without” product,3 it’s been called “Tried & True,”4 and it’s been a 5-star award winner5 for years on end. Simply put, Ultra-Etch is the best.
No. Ultra-Etch is intended to be used only with the total-etch technique. For the self-etch technique, we recommend using Peak® SE Primer, which is followed by the use of Peak® Universal Bond.
Yes. The optimal viscosity of Ultra-Etch allows it to work its way into even the smallest fissures on the occlusal surface of the teeth.
On both dentin and enamel, leave Ultra-Etch on the tooth for 20 seconds to achieve optimal etch patterns.
