New Product Highlight
Ivoclar Vivadent 4 Seasons® Flow
New from Ivoclar Vivadent, 4 Seasons Flow is the choice for Class V restorations, small posterior restorations in premolars and molars, micropreps, repairs, and more. Available in eight matched A-D shades plus bleach, it is easily polished, translucent, and has high radiopacity.
For more information, call (800) 533-6825.
4 Seasons® Flow now available
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. announces 4 Seasons Flow, a flowable, light-cured resin restorative based on the natural esthetic properties of 4 Seasons universal composite. Available in eight true color, perfectly matched A-D shades (plus bleach shade), 4 Seasons Flow is easily polished for sustained luster as a result of its fine particle chemistry. It is esthetic, translucent, and fluorescent with high radiopacity. Optimized handling properties provide controlled flowability.
4 Seasons Flow is the choice for Class V restorations, small posterior restorations, micropreparations, preventive resin restorations in premolars and molars, lining tooth restorations, repairing composite or ceramic veneers, or blocking undercuts. It also provides fluoride release for added confidence.
For more information, call (800) 533-6825 or send e-mail to [email protected].
BISCO introduces U-BAR™
The U-BAR is a u-shaped rigid substructure that is indicated for three-unit bridges over pontic areas. Composed of prestressed glass fibers, U-BAR offers a metal-free bridge substructure with unequaled aesthetics.
BISCO is offering U-BAR Certification training free-of-charge to all TESCERA ATL owners. Each participant will be trained on the "Tooth Preparation, U-BAR 3-Unit Bridge synthesis, and Cementation" during the all-day course. Other TESCERA reinforcement accessories (Rods, Fibers, Bundles, and Cylinders) will be used throughout the training session.
Visit www.bisco.com to locate all certified TESCERA U-BAR dental laboratories. For more information, call (800) 247-3368 ext. 6391, or e-mail to [email protected].
Ultra-Bond Plus — four shades of success
DenMat Corporation introduces Ultra-Bond Plus, a multi-purpose, dual-cured resin cement designed specifically for bonding porcelain restorations. Applications include cementation of porcelain veneers, porcelain inlays and onlays, and full-porcelain crowns. In response to demand, new Ultra-Bond Plus is available in four shades — white (bleaching shade), clear (neutral shade), A1 (universal shade), and A3 (dark shade).
The effect of the resin cement shade depends on the thickness of the porcelain restoration. Aesthetics are outstanding because the shade match is perfect. Ultra-Bond's radiopaque hue is easily distinguished from tooth structure in radiographs. Exceptionally low microleakage helps prevent marginal staining and pop-offs. Ultra-Bond Plus is water insoluble, so restorations are protected against washout.
For more information, call (800) 445-0345 or visit www.denmat.com.
New QUIKGlaze™-Temp White
All Dental Prodx, LLC, introduces QUIKGlaze-Temp White, featuring a built-in whitener and brightener specifically for aesthetic temporaries with bleached teeth adjacent to them. It is a multifunctional, light-cured varnish that also is a provisional repair material.
It works with all temporary materials and functions as a bonding agent for repairs or add-ons of all temporary materials, including composites for temporization. It is fast and easy to use, enhances aesthetics, and saves polishing time and burs. QUIKGlaze-Temp White temporaries are stain- and abrasion-resistant. Bacteria is sealed out to promote healing and reduce bad breath. When ordering, refer to product #200150; 5-ml bottle. (Original QUIKGlaze is product #200130; 5-ml bottle.)
To order or for technical assistance, call (877) 64-PRODX (647-7639) or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Cosmetic Polishing Restorative — CPR
CPR's proprietary formula of special polishing agents renews the luster of composite and porcelain restorations. A 70¢ unit dose of CPR applied with a prophy brush can be used after adjustments, as a stand-alone elective procedure, or incorporated regularly in tandem with dental hygiene procedures — regular prophy paste on natural teeth, and CPR on all restoratives. With routine use, CPR's ability to clean and finely polish may help minimize staining, reduce opposing abrasion, and maintain the natural look of restoratives. Patients who have elective or old-looking restorations may desire to renew and maintain their natural dental work with CPR. Fees for cosmetic prophylaxis range from $25 to $150 depending on the condition and number of units revitalized. The price is $69.95. You may purchase CPR through your dental dealer or call (877) 477-5486.
New diamond wheels in three great shapes
DollarDiamonds.Net presents new single-patient wheels. They're the workhorse you've been wanting, and they eliminate your assistant's time spent cleaning, autoclaving, cataloging, and tracking the expensive burs you're currently using.
DollarDiamonds.Net's unique patentable process of affixing the diamond to the mandrel delivers a fine cutting instrument. Each stainless steel mandrel is designed and produced to match, with Rockwell hardness, each bur size and shape to allow you the ultimate in cutting efficiency.
The new diamond wheel burs are available in both coarse and medium grit, and come with a 100 percent guarantee. To order or to get a free sample and DDN's newest catalog, call (866) 666-0261.
Correct reduction — every time!
The Occlusal Reduction Bur (ORB) is a patented, multi-layered diamond bur design that allows access to the pits and fissures from a vertical (occlusal) orientation. The bur has a unique, angled stop that limits the bur at the designated depth. A crosshatch pattern is formed on the occlusal surface that, when connected, yields a perfect inclined plane reduction. The color-coded bur is available in several incremental millimeter depths — 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4 — corresponding to proper occlusal reduction for various restorative materials. The ORB takes the guesswork out of crown preparation and allows fast and precise occlusal reduction every time! The diamond burs are sold in kits or individually.
For more information, call Dr. Kometas at (386) 760-0031 or visit www.occlusalrouter.com.
MicroDental presents P2Z™ pressed ceramics
MicroDental Laboratories announces the new evolution in pressed ceramics — MicroDental P2Z — Pressed to Zirconia. Combining Zirconia with the pressed beauty of CZR Press porcelain from Noritake, MicroDental P2Z preparation requirements are dramatically simplified with either a deep chamfer or shoulder prep for added convenience. The margins are 100 percent pressed, adding considerable aesthetic possibilities to the finished restoration. MicroDental P2Z also is conventionally cemented with any universal or dual-cure adhesive resin cement. Exclusively fabricated by the leaders in pressed-ceramic restorations, MicroDental P2Z is indicated for single restorations and bridge spans (both anterior and posterior) up to 47 mm.
For more information, call (800) 229-0936.
Vista-Red™ caries indicator in unit doses
Vista Dental Products introduces Vista-Red caries indicator in a unit-dose application system. The individually packaged Vista-Red unit-dose applicators eliminate spills and mess often caused when using conventional methods of application. Simply remove the unit-dose applicator and reservoir from the storage pouch, twist and push the gray microbrush applicator into the reservoir, remove the applicator, and apply Vista-Red directly onto the tooth.
Vista-Red is available in boxes of 30 unit-dose applications, affordably priced at $24 per box. For more information, call (877) 418-4782 or visit www.vista-dental.com.
Natural-looking provisionals in any light
Luxatemp Fluorescence provisional material was specifically formulated to have the same excellent properties as its predecessor, Luxatemp Automix Plus. The enhancement is in the added proprietary fluorescence. The addition of fluorescence makes Luxatemp provisionals look even better because the reaction to light of the provisional restoration mirrors natural teeth. This means that patients with can feel comfortable in any lighting condition, be it with flashing camera lights, on the beach, in a club, or anyplace where lighting conditions reflect onto the teeth. The added benefit is that patients are so pleased with the natural appearance of their temporary, they become very enthusiastic about the final restoration.
Luxatemp Fluorescence is available in 76 ml automix cartridges in the five original Luxatemp shades. For more information, call Zenith/DMG Dental Products at (800) 662-6383 or visit www.zenithdmg.com.
Moore-Flex finishing and polishing strips
Moore-Flex finishing and polishing strips are the latest additions to Moore's family of finishing and polishing products. These mylar strips are center-gapped for easy placement and contain aluminum oxide grits, one style in coarse/medium and one in fine/ultrafine. Each style is 7 inches in length and is available in regular (5/32") and narrow (5/64") widths. These disposable, cost-effective strips are ideal for composite restorations or removing interproximal stains.
For more information, contact your dental dealer, call E.C. Moore Company at (800) 331-3548, or visit www.ecmoore.com.
Fast-setting super-cement
New C&B-Metabond QUICK! provides almost twice the extraoral working time of the original C&B-Metabond, yet it sets in the mouth in just half the time. Its adhesive retention is identical to that of the original formula.
Described as "the adhesive of last resort," its unique formula combines high bond strength with a resilient, polymerized film that reduces stress concentration and cracking. This allows bonding in demanding cases when other adhesives will not work, such as non-retentive preparations, direct periodontal splinting, and repairing pfm fractures. High biocompatibility allows use in deep preparations, or even as a direct pulpcap.
The material contains no amines, so it will not discolor like traditional self-cure resin cements. A kit of C&B-Metabond QUICK! costs $250. For more information, call Parkell at (800) 243-7446 or visit www.parkell.com.
NobelDirect™ one-piece dental implant
Nobel Biocare introduces a new, one-piece implant that promises an easier procedure as well as beautiful aesthetics. The advanced, user-friendly design is indicated for use in both single and multiple sites throughout the mouth and is based on the successful tapered Replace® body.
Most often, surgery is minimally invasive using a flapless procedure. This contributes to ease of placement for the dentist and less discomfort for the patient.
The new implant also incorporates the exclusive TiUnite™ surface, clinically proven over five years in more than a million placements. This technology provides not only true osseointegration for stability and Immediate Function™, but also Soft Tissue Integration™ — the foundation of healthy connective tissue and better aesthetics.
For more information, visit www.nobelbiocare.com.
ILLUSION™ cement based on opacity
ILLUSION esthetic cementation system from BISCO caters to all your cementing needs. A highly filled (70 percent) resin cement based on opacity and translucency makes ILLUSION ideal for cementing porcelain and composite veneers, crowns, inlays, and onlays. It also can be used to cement metallic inlays/onlays and crowns, as well as precious and nonprecious metal and PFM inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges. With its shades of clear, milky, and opaque in combination with the color and viscosity modifier, the ability to blend in with the natural tooth is remarkable.
ILLUSION water-soluble try-in pastes make it easy to formulate the perfect, life-like opacity and chroma prior to final cementation. ILLUSION is available in a starter kit and accessory kit.
To order or find out more, call (800) 247-3368 or visit www.bisco.com.
Henry Schein Maxima® Pure Power curing light
Henry Schein introduces a new high-output Maxima Pure Power curing light offering an increased power turbo tip and 10-second audible tones for precise curing. The curing light package contains an 8 mm turbo tip, an 80-watt bulb, a light shield, and instruction manual. The Maxima Pure Power accepts all Demetron light guides and is sold with a one-year warranty
Sullivan-Schein is the exclusive distributor of Henry Schein brand products.
For more information, call (800) 372-4346 or visit www.sullivanschein.com.
The Renamel posterior system by Cosmedent
The Renamel posterior system consists of two unique hybrids, Renamel Body and Renamel Occlusal. Renamel Body is dense, and can be compressed like amalgam. Renamel Occlusal is sculptable, and will form the desired occlusal anatomy and maintain it without slumping until polymerized. Overlaying Body with Occlusal achieves the reality of natural tooth surface.
Renamel Posterior composites feature simple placement, better marginal adaptation, excellent contact areas, added strength and opacity, optimum handling properties, and beautiful aesthetics. The composites are highly radiopaque for easy radiographic evaluation.
Renamel Body and Occlusal are available in both syringes or compules, in kits, or individually. For information, call (800) 621-6729 or visit www. Cosmedent.com.
New Garrison sectional matrix kit
Garrison Dental Solu-tions has combined its popular Composi-Tight Gold Sectional Matrix System and its newly introduced Universal Forceps into a new sectional matrix kit, the AUK4, making it Garrison's most complete sectional matrix kit to date. The new kit offers all of the features and benefits of Garrison's Composi-Tight Gold system with a forceps that eliminates the need for separate rubber dam clamp forceps and sectional matrix ring forceps for posterior composite procedures. The forceps' multi-function nature saves tray space, sterilization and set-up time.
The patent pending forceps tip design works with all available sectional matrix rings and rubber dam clamps. The Universal Forceps is now available separately or as part of the Composi-Tight Gold kit. Call (888) 437-0032 or visit www.garrisondental.com.
Companion products for temporary veneers
Clearly AFFINITY™, INTRO™, and TEMPGLAZE™ are designed to deliver consistently accurate temporary veneers with superior aesthetics, strength, and durability.
Clearly AFFINITY is a water-clear matrix material that is easy to place. It's extremely accurate because it flows into the embrasure areas, preventing the formation of flash. Plus, it's clear, so it provides full visibility throughout the procedure — you can light-cure right through it.
INTRO Temporary Veneer Composite is a light-cured, medium viscosity composite that exhibits exceptional handling properties, strength, and durability. With excellent color stability and a choice of shades — A1, A2, B1, plus Medium Incisal — INTRO enables you to deliver natural-looking, accurate temporary veneers.
TEMPGLAZE is a single component, light-cured varnish that seals and polishes temporary veneers in seconds. TEMPGLAZE lasts for months, resisting fracture, wear, and staining.
For more information or to buy direct, call (800) 265-3444 or visit www.clinicianschoice.com.
nada� Pumice Paste leaves nothing behind
Preventech introduces nada Pumice Paste, which contains no flavor, no fluoride, and no oils — literally nothing that will effect bond strength.
nada Pumice Paste is ideally suited for preparing tooth surfaces prior to acid-etching for sealants, composite bonding, cement restorations, and for applying orthodontic brackets.
Available in medium grit, nada also is the perfect choice for patients who are flavor-intolerant.
To order or for samples of nada Pumice Paste, contact your local dealer or call Preventech at (800) 474-8681.
DUX retraction cords and hemostatic solution
DUX Dental carries an extensive selection of tissue-management materials including an array of retraction cords and medicaments. Whether procedures call for minimal retraction or more aggressive measures, these popular braids, knits, yarns, and cords offer excellent placement and immediate results. Most cord varieties are available with aluminum potassium sulfate, epinephrine, or non-impregnated. There is even a gel-coated retraction braid available. The gel hemostatic solution prevents migration as the braid effectively retracts the tissue. The hemostatic solutions offered by DUX have viscosity with a pleasant cranberry taste and fragrance for more patient comfort.
For more information on GingiBraid, GingiKnit, GingiGel, GingiYarn, and Styptin Hemostatic solution, call (800) 833-8267 or visit www.duxdental.com.
QYK-SET for fast temporaries and repairs
QYK-SET is a rapid-setting, cross-linked copolymer that takes just two minutes to set with minimum shrinkage. Repairs and relines can be done in seconds, even in the presence of eugenol.
QYK-SET also can be used for assembly of implants, copings, and crowns, stops for bite registration, and for denture repair. Its rapid set and accuracy saves hours of chair time. It is available in shades 59, 62, 65, 69, 77, 81, and translucent, as well as in a denture repair kit.
For more information, call (800) 322-5577 or visit www.holmesdental.com.
Vista introduces universal composite line
Vista Dental Products introduces ENDURANCE™ and ENDURANCE Flow composite lines for restorative dentistry. Both are available in a number of VITA® shades. Endurance is a micro-hybrid, anterior/posterior composite containing 0.5µ glass filler and is available in syringe and unit-dose delivery systems. Endurance Flow is a flowable composite with a filler size range of 0.5µ to 1.0µ hybrid glass, and is available in syringe delivery. The small particle size of both systems leads to outstanding polishability without any compromise to the physical properties or the long-term color stability.
Endurance and Endurance Flow are available in varying degrees of opacity and contain fluorescence which reflects visible light when exposed to UV light, both of which result in natural-looking restorations.
The materials will be available at the ADA meeting in September 2004.
For more information, call (877) 418-4782 or visit www.vista-dental.com.
Zirc restorative organizer
Zirc Company introduces the solution to cluttered set-ups. The Zirc restorative organizer gets rid of the confusion and gets your restorative materials in place. It contains compartments shaped like the arch of the mouth for veneers, inlays, onlays, and composites. It also has an accessory area for brushes and matrix tape in addition to disposable mixing wells for bonding agents, cements, etc. The light-protective cover can be used as a light shield to prevent materials from setting early. The base is autoclavable. The unit comes with a 144 pack of disposable mixing wells.
For more information, call (800) 328-3899 or visit www.zirc.com.
Improves placement when using compules
COMPO-JECT™ is a lightweight (6.1 oz), metal compule-dispensing gun designed for all brands of composite compules. COMPO-JECT features an ideal design that allows for a comfortable grip (regardless of your hand size), a locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent dislodging of the compule, as well as a smooth and effortless trigger mechanism that helps to maintain control of the compule tip during dispensing.
For more information or to buy direct, (800) 265-3444 or visit www.clinicianschoice.com.
New "GARFIELD Orange" exam gloves
He guzzles coffee, inhales pizza, makes fun of the dog, and hates Mondays. He never utters a word but is never at a loss for words. His name is GARFIELD and his cartoonish sarcasm makes us laugh, fostering a positive attitude between patients and dental professionals.
Now, SmartPractice introduces "GARFIELD Orange" gloves that are as outrageous as the feisty fat cat's sense of humor. The single use, powder-free latex exam gloves feature a beaded cuff, interior polymer coating for donning ease, and textured-grip fingertips. They are available in sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL; 100 per box; 10 boxes/case.
For information about special introductory pricing, call (800) 522-0800.
Sharps Disposal by Mail Systems™ now available
Sharps Disposal by Mail Systems is now available to dental practitioners through Sullivan Schein. The system provides dental offices a convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally safe method for disposal of needles, sharps, and other small-quantity medical waste by mail.
The system replaces costly waste removal services and includes collection, destruction, and postage. To use the system, place the small-quantity waste into the special Sharps container, seal the box, and attach a special shipping label. Each system complies with federal and state regulations regarding tracking and documentation of medical waste. The Sharps Disposal by Mail Systems are available in 1-, 2-, and 3-gallon sizes and mount on a wall for convenient access.
For more information, call (800) 372-4346 or visit www.sullivanschein.com.
New ADA code for oral cancer screening
Zila, Inc. announces that the Code Revision Committee of the ADA has approved a new dental reimbursement code for oral cancer screening products. Zila's ViziLite product provided the pathway for the new code, and Zila anticipates that OraTest will also satisfy the code requirements once FDA clearance is obtained.
ViziLite's recent clinical efficacy data was cited as a factor in the Committee's decision. Zila envisions ViziLite and OraTest to be synergistic products that provide a means for all adults to benefit from improved identification of oral pre-cancers and early cancers, and possibly prevent the disease through early intervention.
For more information about Zila, visit www.zila.com.
New long-span zirconia frameworks
Precision Ceramics announces the availability new oversized yttrium-stabilized zirconia blocks to be used in the fabrication of 3D CAM/CAM copy milled restorations. These new blocks extend the maximum span to more than 47 mm, making six-unit bridges a reality. Even longer-span bridges are possible if they fit within the physical limitations of the block.
With a flexural strength of more than 1,000 Mpa, this material allows the use conventional crown and bridge procedures and cements to deliver these strong, high-esthetic restorations.
For more information, call Mark C. Jackson at (800) 223-6322, or send e-mail to [email protected].
Hu-Friedy's new ergonomic NiTi spreaders
Hu-Friedy, the world's leading manufacturer of hand-held dental instruments, has added new ergonomic NiTi spreaders to its endodontic instrument line.
Nickel Titanium points provide these spreaders with extra flexibility and memory, while the ergonomic, ISO color-coded handle allows for maximum comfort and control. The NiTi Spreaders can be used in the most difficult canals without causing permanent damage to the instrument. Hu-Friedy offers nine different designs and sizes for use in nearly all procedures.
For more information, call (800) HU-FRIEDY (483-7433).
Crosstex adds to Advantage line
Crosstex International, manufacturers of high-quality infection-control and single-use disposable products, announces the addition of Cotton Tipped Applicators to its innovative Advantage line of products.
The Advantage line offers the perfect alternative for the price-conscious practice. The new 3-inch and 6-inch Advantage Cotton Tipped Applicators, similar to the premium brand, are constructed with a wood dowel and are packaged in sealed, autoclavable bags of 100.
For more information, or to request a sample, call (888) Crosstex (276-7783).
New dental infection-control workbook
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has just released a 168-page, all-inclusive workbook that walks dental professionals through the new and expanded dental infection-control guidelines. As its title suggests, "From Policy to Practice: OSAP's Guide to the Guidelines," takes recommendations from the CDC and helps you put them into practice.
The new CDC Guidelines raise the bar for infection-control compliance. Dental personnel need to understand and implement these guidelines, and the workbook can help by providing necessary information in an easy-to-read format.
In addition, the workbook offers 10 hours of CE credit. Sample pages can be viewed online by visiting www.osap.org/resources/cdcwb.
Premier Implant Cement
Formulated specifically for implant-retained prostheses, Premier Implant Cement is a non-eugenol, resin cement that also is suitable for cementing long-term provisionals. It exhibits high retention as well as easy retrievability and handling. Its two-stage cure process simplifies seating the restoration and removing excess cement. The automix dual-barrel syringe and disposable mixing tips eliminate hand-mixing and ensure consistent, controlled dispensing. The cement's low solubility enhance retention and the marginal seal. Shaded to match gingival tissue, the cement is virtually flavorless and odorless. The introductory kit includes an implant-safe scaler for prophylaxis use.
For more information, call (888) 670-6100.
Implant with light!
KaVo introduces the INTRAsurg 300plus — the world's only surgical unit. For use with any implant system, the KaVo INTRAsurg 300plus provides 25,000 LUX for increased detail viewing and visibility during the most challenging surgical and implant procedures. The unit automatically recognizes the gear ratio of the connected cellular optic attachment, eliminating the need for reprogramming parameters. The unit displays the actual speed and actual torque. With only five keys and a large display, the INTRAsurg is easy to use but advanced enough to be customized to the clinician's specific needs. The unit can be completely controlled through the foot control allowing hands-free operation.
INTRAsurg 300 also is available without cellular optics. Call KaVo Customer Service at (800) 323 8029 for more details or visit www.kavousa.com.
