1. Clean and isolate tooth. Rubber dam is the preferred mode of isolation
2. Prepare a conservative cavity, employing standard techniques
3. Use a calcium hydroxide liner and appropriate glass ionomer cement liner to protect deep cavity preparations in close proximity to the pulp
4. Thoroughly dry the bonding surfaces of the tooth with dry, oil-free air
5. Etch with Super Etch 37% phosphoric acid (SDI Limited) for at least 20 seconds.
NOTE: Enamel subjected to fluoridation should be etched for 90 to 120 seconds.
IMPORTANT: If using an etch syringe, ensure that the dispensing tip hub is firmly attached to the syringe by twisting the hub securely onto the syringe. On first usage or after prolonged storage, extrude a small amount onto a mixing pad for familiarity with the etchant’s viscosity and rate of extrusion. 6. Wash thoroughly with water.
7. Remove excess water. Keep moist. Avoid contamination e.g. saliva.
8. Apply Stae to saturate all internal surfaces
9. Blow gently with dry, oil-free air to evaporate solvent. Leave surface glossy
10. Light cure for 10 seconds.
NOTE: do not polymerize Stae by itself in a mixing well; it will be a non – polymerized looking material. Stae contains a unique hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomer that does not cure when exposed to oxygen. The product will polymerize once covered by any lightcure composite restorative material
11. Place composite in increments of 2mm or less.
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