Competitive Product Comparison

Xeno IV
Self-Etching Dental Adhesive
Manufactured by Dentsply Caulk

Summary Adper Prompt Self-Etch Adhesive offers these advantages:

Adper Prompt L-Pop Self-Etch Adhesive is superior to Xeno IV self-etch adhesive in

Microtensile Bond Strengths to uncut enamel, cut enamel, and dentin.

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.

Adper Prompt self-etch adhesive does not require refrigeration.

5K SEMs of cut and uncut sur- Adper Prompt (uncut)

faces. (3M ESPE Internal Data)
Adper Prompt Self-Etch Adhesive,
pH = 0.7

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.

XENO IV Adper Prompt Self-Etch Adhesive

One Component Light Cured Self-Etching Dental Adhesive from 3M ESPE
from Dentsply Caulk**

Composition Mono-, Di- and Trimethacrylate resins Methacrylated phosphoric esters

Indications
Manufacturers Claims
Application Technique
PENTA
Photoinitiators
Stabilizers
Cetylamine hydrofluoride
Acetone
Water
Adhesive for direct, light-cured composite and
compomer restorations
Etching, priming, bonding in a single component
self-etch dental adhesive
High bond strengths to dentin and enamel
Minimal post-operative sensitivity
Less technique sensitive than total etch systems
no over-drying or over-etching of dentin
Superb sealing ability including impregnating
the smear layer and dentin tubules
Bottle and Unit Dose delivery
Releases fluoride
1. Dispense adhesive according to Instructions for Use
provided for Unit Dose or Conventional Bottle delivery
2. Apply generous amounts onto cavity surfaces.
3. Actively scrub for 15 sec*. Repeat.
4. Uniformly spread adhesive by a gentle stream of
air pressure until there is no more flow.
5. Light cure for at least 10 sec. Place restoration immediately.
Bis-GMA
Initiators based on camphorquinone,
Stabilizers
Water
2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)
Polyalkenoic acid
Suitable for bonding light-cured composite and compomer
restorative materials, direct sealant placement, and root surface
desensitization.
Very low incidence of post-operative sensitivity
Fast, easy and effective
Excellent bonding to dentin and enamel
Available in two delivery systems
Convenient, disposable 3M ESPE L-Pop that works
well with small preparations and in hard-to reach areas of the
mouth
2-vial system that offers bulk-delivery and multiple
restoration application
.
1. Mix adhesive according to instructions for use provided for .
L-Pop or Vial delivery
2. Apply adhesive with a rubbing motion for 15 seconds
3. Gently but thoroughly air-dry to remove the aqueous solvent
4 Apply a second coat (no waiting time for the second layer)
5. Gently but thoroughly air-dry to remove the aqueous solvent
6. Light-cure for 10 seconds

* For larger restorations (ie. MOD in molars) two 20-second

scrubbing applications are recommended.
Storage Conditions Keep out of direct sunlight and store in a well ventilated place Adper Prompt self-etch adhesive should be
at refrigerated temperature between 2C/35F and 8C/46F protected from light
when not in use. Allow material to reach room temperature
prior to use. Do not store at temperatures above 25C/77F..
Packaging Bottle or Unit Dose Vial or L-Pop Blisters

**Information obtained from Caulks Website or Caulk Xeno IV Instructions for Use

3M, ESPE Adper, Prompt and L-

Dental Products 3M Canada Pop are trademarks of 3M ESPE or
3M Center Post Office Box 5757 10% post-consumer 3M ESPE AG. Used under license
Building 275-2SE-03 London, Ontario N6A 4T1 waste paper in Canada. Xeno is a registered
trademark of Dentsply Caulk.
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Canada Printed in USA
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