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Xeno IV
Self-Etching Dental Adhesive
Manufactured by Dentsply Caulk
Adper Prompt L-Pop self-etch adhesive is superior to Xeno IV self-etch adhesive in Shear Bond
Strengths to enamel and dentin.
Adper Prompt self-etch adhesive is indicated for use on uncut enamel, whereas the instructions
for use for Xeno IV self-etch adhesive state that it is less effective on unground, unprepared, or
uncut enamel and overfilling these surfaces could result in marginal discoloration.
Adper Prompt L-Pop self-etch adhesive provides a low pH for a more pronounced etch allow-
ing for use on uncut enamel surfaces.
Xeno IV (uncut)
Xeno IV Self-Etching Dental
Adhesive, Adper Prompt (cut)
pH=2.3
Xeno IV (cut)
Comparison to Procedure for Bonding to Prepared and Uncut* Enamel
Adper Prompt Self-Etch Adhesive * Xeno IV Adhesive Precautionary Statements
Overfilling of the restorative onto unground, or uncut enamel could cause
Total Procedure Time: 47 second marginal discoloration
Xeno IV Self-Etching Dental Adhesive Bevelling enamel is recommended for class III, IV, V, and diastema closures.
No mention of what to do for Class I and II.
Total Procedure Time: 45 seconds
Use of phosphoric acid tooth conditioners in conjunction with or prior to
placement of the adhesive is contraindicated.
**Information obtained from Caulks Website or Caulk Xeno IV Instructions for Use