Nobel Biocare’s complete solution
Nobel Biocare converges three core treatment concepts to integrate dental implants into everyday dentistry. This “root-to-tooth” solution provides everything you need for complete treatment planning and high case acceptance. For more information, visit www.nobelbiocare.com
Nobel Biocare integrates three core concepts
Nobel Biocare announces the convergence of its three core treatment concepts - Easy Esthetics™, Soft Tissue Integration™, and Immediate Function™ - into a comprehensive offering. It enables dental professionals to provide solutions that drive high case acceptance while providing beautiful teeth for their patients. These blended concepts are the result of an intensive effort to evolve Nobel Biocare’s offering so that dental implant therapy is acceptable to patients as a natural part of tooth restoration - implants become as routine as prosthetics in terms of the dentist-patient decision to go forward with treatment. Nobel Biocare now provides dental professionals with everything they need to provide their patients with the complete root-to-tooth solution.
For more details, visit www.nobelbiocare.com.
ComfortView™ lip and cheek retractor
ComfortView is an innovative lip and cheek retractor that provides even retraction of the lips and cheeks for simultaneous buccal and gingival access. The hands-free, two-in-one cheek and lip retractor offers maximum visibility and access to the working area without a second pair of hands or additional instruments. Anatomic design with cushioned lip supports ensures comfort during short and long procedures, and facilitates placement of the saliva ejector.
The autoclavable ComfortView allows for visual and instrument access in diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive dental applications such as photography, prophylaxis, tooth preparation, bleaching, occlusal analysis, and other procedures.
For more information, visit premusa.com or call (888) 773-6872.
Gold standard in postop hygiene for implants
Sunstar Butler introduces a first-of-its-kind package of quality GUM® oral hygiene products designed for use by patients following implant surgery, the new GUM Implant Care Kit. Packaged in an attractive light blue shatter-proof plastic case, the kit includes eight quality, implant care products and instructions to provide optimum postsurgery home care. A single GUM Implant Care Kit contains the dental hygiene products needed to start the patient on a proper dental implant care program after surgery. The patient-education pamphlet contains $3 in retail coupons for patients to purchase additional GUM-brand products. A savings of time and money for the practice, the single kit makes it simple to control and manage inventory.
The case is imprinted with the gold GUM logo and a business card for the practice can be easily inserted in the box, reminding patients that the quality GUM brand products were provided by their trusted dental professional. Packaged one dozen kits per case, Gold Plan members can purchase the kit for $76.80, and all customers will receive a coupon for one dozen free Delicate or other specialty toothbrushes with each dozen kits purchased.
For more information, call (800) 528-8537 or visit www.SunstarButler.com.
The Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia
Atlantis Components, Inc. announces the introduction of the Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia. By combining esthetics, strength, precision, reliability, and simplicity in one product, the Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia delivers the ultimate esthetic solution to clinicians, labs, and patients. Atlantis’ proprietary integrated design and manufacturing process provides a patient-specific, multi-platform zirconia abutment that needs no additional modification prior to placement.
Atlantis revolutionized the design and fabrication of dental abutments with its titanium abutments. This abutment, delivered ready for fabrication of the final restoration, saves the lab valuable production time. Dental labs are able to provide an all-ceramic solution with the strength and reliability demanded by clinicians.
The Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia is available for most standard-diameter external hex interfaces; additional interfaces are planned. As with every Atlantis Abutment, an abutment screw specifically designed for the abutment and the implant to which it will be connected is included.
For more information, visit www.atlantiscomp.com.
Anatomically correct edentulous impression trays
These autoclavable Border-Lock® trays are made of reusable material - Ryton® Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), which provides high dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. Special horizontal slits along the border of the tray provide an excellent locking mechanism for the impression material. The tray’s rigidity has been scientifically tested and proven suitable for making precision impressions. A characteristic of these trays is that they have a “metal sound.”
The trays have been designed specifically for both the monophase and sandwich impression techniques. Alginates, silicones, and polyether impression materials may be used. It is not necessary to use an adhesive with elastomers or polyethers. For particularly difficult impression cases, you may select the adhesive suggested by the impression material manufacturer.
Disinfect the impression according to the impression material manufacturer’s instructions. The border-lock trays can withstand a maximum temperature of 600˚ F, and are suitable for sterilization in an autoclave.
For more information, go to www.americantooth.com and select “catalog” and Impression Trays on page 73A, or call (800) 235-4639. In Calif., call (805) 487-9868.
New Dual Point Flashes for Canon and Nikon
The Dual Point Flashes offer unique flexibility in dental lighting and superb illumination of the full range of cosmetic dental photographs. They may be tilted and angled to provide anterior illumination never before seen in dental flashes. For cosmetic dentistry, the flash can be angled to create shadowing to enhance full smile and anterior close-ups. The light is capable of showing the structure of teeth - not seen with typical ring flashes - creating highly descriptive photographs for laboratory communication.
The Flash is i-TTL capable and will work on both 105 mm and 60 mm macro lenses. In addition, the light offers a flash compensation and ratio control for desired lighting effects and manual flash metering. The Flash is designed to function on Nikon models D70, D70s, and D200, and Canon’s XT Rebel and 20D digital SLR camera systems. Lester A. Dine Inc. offers complete kits featuring the digital SLR camera, 105 mm macro lens, and the Dual Point Flash along with all necessary dental and computer accessories. The Flash is also sold separately for current owners of Nikon and Canon digital SLRs.
For more information, call (800) 624-9103 or visit www.dinecorp.com.
Diagnostics, patient compliance, and implants
ALT BioScience of Lexington, Ky., and Biochrom Ltd, of Cambridge, England have collaborated to commercialize chairside technology to help detect and quantify periodontal disease. TOPAS™ will quantify oral infections and track treatment progress. TOPAS is an effective patient-compliance tool confirming dental observations that increases patient awareness and the need for recommended treatment protocols. It also is used as an assessment tool to evaluate periodontal infection to minimize the risk for implant failures, and as an early warning system for periodontal disease, which has been linked to systemic complications such as heart attacks, low birth weight babies, arthritis, and diabetes.
For more information, call (877) 767-9947 or visit www.altbioscience.com.
KaVo ELECTROtorque TLC motor system
KaVo Dental introduces the new ELECTROtorque TLC Torque Limit Control brushless electric motor system. With the use of just two handpieces, the ELECTROtorque TLC is the all-in-one solution to your high-speed, low-speed, and torque-control endodontic needs. No more searching and set up of a separate endo motor and foot pedal - safely perform exact rotary endo procedures with optional auto-reverse and torque control with just the push of a button. The ELECTROtorque TLC easily integrates into your current delivery system and the faceplate can be remote-mounted for easy access. The short, brushless motor can be sterilized for improved asepsis. The system delivers smooth, precise, vibration-free operation with light, water spray, and easy-to-use pre-programmable speed and torque settings. The system offers a three-year warranty and incorporates all the other outstanding features of the award-winning ELECTROtorque plus. All attachments now feature a 30-month warranty if maintained with KaVo QUATTROcare. The standard warranty is two years.
For more information, call (888) ASK-KAVO (275-5286) or visit www.kavousa.com.
New crown prep tool helps ensure accuracy and fit
Common Sense Dental’s PrepCheck tabs are equipped with a special coating that marks the tooth in areas that need to be reduced. PrepCheck promotes adequate reduction allowing for the ideal thickness of the final restoration, and it ensures superior strength and esthetics. This prep-marking system can increase accuracy and promote better fit for all types of crown preps.
PrepCheck tabs come in three sizes - 1 mm for gold crown, 1.5 mm for PFM, and 2 mm for nonmetal. Use PrepCheck in three simple steps: 1) prepare crown prep as usual and select size; 2) ask patient to bite on the PrepCheck tab. Do not pull or tug on the tab. A properly prepared tooth will resist tug even if occlusal reduction is adequate; 3) look at the occlusal contacts on adjacent teeth. These should appear to occlude when the tab is in place. If the occlusal contacts do not meet, adequate reduction has not been achieved. Remove the tab and reduce areas that are marked by the special coating on PrepCheck tabs.
For more information, call (888) 853-5773 or visit www.commonsensedental.com.
SIROTorque L+ motor system
Sirona Dental Systems releases the SIROTorque L+ Brushless Electric Motor System for sale in the United States. The system is a logical addition to the popular SIROTorque L Electric Motor System, offering the latest in brushless motor technology and providing the end user with a more powerful motor, less ambient noise, and virtually no vibration in comparison to other brands of electric motors and attachments.
Integration between similar motors for the SIROTorque L and SIROTorque L+ is easy and worry-free. All of the Sirona CLASSIC brand attachments will fit on the SIROTorque L SL or SIROTorque L+ BL motors. Additionally, all LINE and REVO attachments will fit on the SIROTorque L EL, SL ISO, or SIROTorque L+ BL ISO motors.The addition of the SIROTorque L+ also provides customers with economical choices for electric motor and attachment purchases.
Sirona is offering several kit configurations and promotions to make the buying decision easy. In addition, customers may extend the warranty of their SIRONA electric attachments from the industry-leading two-year warranty to the optional three- or five-year warranty.
For more details, call (800) 659-5977.
Vacuum for aerosols and infection control
DentAirVac Corporation, the originator of “at source” dental aerosol evacuators, introduces its newest DAV System VI. The DAV VI is designed to capture and filter external aerosols as they escape the oral cavity during various dental procedures. Its powerful vacuum targets particulate finer than 25 microns, entrains these potentially hazardous miasmic aerosols, and redirects them away from the immediate breathing area into a hands-free, three-inch diameter intake hose. The aerosols are taken through a series of filters, including a HEPA filter for particulates to 0.3 microns, and a granulated carbon filter chemically activated to bind dental specific odors and vapors. The DAV VI’s castered footprint is a mere 12 x 12 x 15 inches and weighs only 30 pounds, but it has as much suction as previous DentAirVac systems sold worldwide for the past 14 years. Distributor inquiries are welcome.
For more information, call Michael Everett, president of DentAirVac Corporation, at (877) 336-8247, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.dentairvac.com.
New safety framed loupes for smaller faces
Eagle Optical Products introduces safety framed optical loupes for health-care professionals with small or less-pronounced facial features. Now, there is no need to sacrifice protection for proper fit - the smaller frame is properly balanced, lightweight, and adjustable. These moderately curved, close-fitting glasses may be “just the ticket” for individuals with low nasal bridges. And, as with all Eagle Optical Loupes, a lifetime warranty is standard.
For more information, call (888) 318-2020 or visit www.eagleoptical.com.
Waterpik® introduces new Waterpik Ultra
The Waterpik Ultra is the newest addition to the dental water jet line. The contemporary design is smaller, quieter, and extremely easy to use. The unit features an advanced pressure-control system with 10 settings for precise customization to meet individual needs. A high-volume, covered reservoir accepts most antimicrobial solutions. The cover helps keep the device clean, prevents spilling, and also serves as a storage space for the tip attachments. Eight attachments are included for individual preference and multiple users, which includes three jet tips, three tongue cleaners, one Pik Pocket® tip, and a new orthodontic tip. The orthodontic tip is designed with a tapered brush to remove plaque around fixed appliances, while gentle pulsating water cleans interproximally and subgingivally.
For more information, visit waterpik.com and take advantage of complimentary continuing-education programs and patient-education brochures, which include a $5 rebate.
GUM® brand Chlorhexidine 0.12% rinse
Sunstar Butler introduces its GUM brand Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouth rinse - the first and only FDA-approved CHX rinse in the United States which contains no alcohol. All other chlorhexidine gluconate rinses sold in the U.S. contain 11.6% alcohol by volume. With its lack of alcohol, all your patients can use the new 0.12% CHX rinse. This includes those susceptible to dry mouth conditions, irritation of soft tissues, mucositis, or who have alcohol sensitivity. The efficacy of non-alcohol CHX rinses is supported by clinical and in vitro studies (available upon request). The new CHX rinse will be exclusively available through dental professionals, who have the opportunity to counsel patients on how and why to use it. This also allows patients to obtain the product without time-consuming prescription filling.
For more information, call (800) 528-8537 or visit www.SunstarButler.com.
Lexi-Comp® introduces ON-DESKTOP™
Lexi-Comp, Inc., has developed ON-DESKTOP, a computer software program for delivering drug information, drug interactions, and quick-reference clinical content at the point-of-care. ON-DESKTOP delivers the most current clinical reference information from Lexi-Comp’s comprehensive, real-time database, and is compatible with most popular practice-management systems.
ON-DESKTOP is designed to allow staff members to quickly verify drug information and important drug interactions, as well as save patient-specific drug profiles to their local computer or network server. This platform enables access to Lexi-Comp’s top-rated information when working from a location with or without consistent Internet access. ON-DESKTOP provides expanded searching and reporting capabilities, and updates can automatically be obtained from Lexi-Comp’s servers on a scheduled or on-demand basis. It provides the same functionality and consistency of information across all PCs, Tablet PCs, and laptops.
The company’s commitment to the dental profession resulted in a 100 percent rating from Clinical Research Associates, Inc., for the industry-leading information provided in Lexi-Comp’s Dental Reference Library materials - Drug Information for Dentistry, Oral Hard Tissue Diseases, Oral Soft Tissue Diseases, and Dental Office Medical Emergencies. These resources, plus several additional dental databases, are all available through the ON-DESKTOP software.
For more information, call (800) 837-5394 or your Lexi-Comp rep.
“Smart” technology delivers significant savings
Two former dental marketing professionals have assembled a Web site that enables dentists to compile customized Web sites in five minutes. The Web site offers more than 25,000 high-end, stylish design combinations. This “smart” technology also allows dentists to change their entire Web site instantaneously at the click of a button including design, background, content, pictures, links, and any other information they desire. The most impressive facet of this Web site, www.TheOnlinePractice.com, is that the developers have decided to provide this service with no setup costs. The dentist pays only $29 per month with no contract and no obligation.
At the recent Yankee Dental Congress in Boston, the service signed up more than 100 new users and received many accolades from leading experts in dental Web site design. For more information, visit www.TheOnlinePractice.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (888) 932-5550.
A-dec® ICX® revolutionizes waterline treatment
ICX from A-dec is a new product targeting an issue that has challenged the industry for decades - waterline maintenance. Backed by A-dec’s 40 years of infection-control innovations, ICX offers a unique and effective way to maintain clean dental unit waterlines (DUWL). ICX is in the form of an effervescent tablet, so it’s easy to use and saves valuable time in the dental office. Using ICX is as simple as adding one tablet to an empty self-contained water bottle before filling. As the tablet dissolves, it releases ingredients into the water that help prevent the buildup of deposits and contaminants. ICX tablets come in self-dispensing packets for either 0.7-liter or 2-liter water bottles, so there’s no measuring, mixing, or cleanup required.
Best of all, the patented formulation of ICX continues working in the system after each treatment, protecting waterlines from further contamination and reducing or possibly eliminating the need for frequent waterline shock treatments. ICX is odorless and is not harmful to patients or dental equipment, giving peace of mind to both patient and practice.
A-dec also utilizes AlphaSan® antimicrobial tubing in its self-contained water system for use with dental syringes, handpieces, ancillary devices, and cuspidors. When used properly, and in conjunction with ICX, the antimicrobial AlphaSan contained in the waterline system will control microbial contamination.
For more information visit www.a-dec.com or call (800) 547-1883.
