Endo Ingenuity launches DownPak
Hu-Friedy enters the endo products market by introducing a new company and its first new product. Endo Ingenuity, or EI, announces its innovative DownPak, easing obturation while producing precise, predictable results.
Call (877) EIENDO1 or visit www.endoingenuity.com for more information.
New endodontic company and obturation device
Hu-Friedy® launches an endodontic products company named EI (Endo Ingenuity), and its first product, a breakthrough obturation device called DownPak, a cordless device that enables more precise and predictable endodontic treatment. DownPak softens and spreads root canal filling material laterally and vertically, and compacts it using vibration and heat, either separately or in combination.
For more information, call (877) EIENDO1, or visit www.endoingenuity.com.
GSK introduces Pronamel™
New Sensodyne® Pronamel toothpaste is a multi-benefit dentifrice designed to help reharden softened tooth enamel and protect against sensitivity. Pronamel is formulated to be pH-neutral and minimally abrasive, while providing high fluoride availability, caries protection, and fresh breath. Pronamel is designed to help protect against tooth wear - an emerging condition in oral health. Although enamel wear can’t be reversed, Pronamel can help protect teeth against future wear and sensitivity.
For more information, visit www.dental-professional.com or call (800) 652-5625.
New endo solutions by Vista Dental Products
Chlor-XtraTM is a sodium hypochlorite solution enhanced with powerful wetting agents and proprietary surface modifiers. Alkylating agents also increase the electrical capacity of the solution.
CHX-PlusTM is a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate solution which includes surface modifiers that lower its viscosity and improve penetration into micro-tubules and cracks. CHX-Plus is ideally used as a final irrigation step for long-lasting disinfection.
For more information and samples, call (262) 636-9755 or visit www.vista-dental.com.
DentalEZ® StarDental® lubricated series
DentalEZ StarDental high-speed handpieces are now available in a new lubricated version as well as traditional LubeFree™ Solara® and 430® Series handpieces. Both the Solara and 430 Lubricated Series are equipped with the StarDental-patented ceramic ball bearing turbines. Solara handpieces offer a more secure tactile grip, are 40 percent lighter than other handpieces in its class, and deliver more than 18 watts of power.
For more information, call (866) DTE-INFO and press “2” or visit www.dentalez.com.
KOMET USA introduces Q-Finishers
KOMET USA introduces its Q-Finishers to the U.S. dental market. These highly precise instruments feature a cross-cut tooth design and are engineered to trim and finish composite materials in fewer steps, resulting in significant time and cost savings. This results in less chair time, greater patient comfort, and improved patient care. The smooth, noncutting tip of the Q-Finisher assures gentle finishing without damage to gingiva.
For more information or sales, call (800) 208-1630 or visit www.komet-usa.com.
New BIOLASE ezlase™ diode laser
BIOLASE Technology, Inc., has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market ezlase, a new soft-tissue diode laser system. The new 940nm laser provides cleaner cutting and faster hemostasis, with excellent absorption in hemoglobin and oxyhemoglobin. Easy-to-use procedure-based presets are accessed via an intuitive navigation wheel or color touch screen. Its ultralight fiber and handpiece, innovative low-cost disposable tips, infinite pulse combinations, and wireless foot pedal offer numerous benefits for both clinicians and patients. For more information and images, visit www.biolase.com/ezlase.
New patient-friendly educational brochure
Stepping Stones to Success presents an easy-to-understand, eight-panel, full-color brochure titled, “Your Mouth Can Make You Sick; How Conditions in the Body are Related to Conditions in the Mouth.” Oral health and its link to systemic diseases, low birth-weight, and other conditions are in the news. Patients are looking for more complete information, and this cutting-edge brochure can help your patients say “yes” to your recommended treatment.
For more information or to read the brochure, go to www.steppingstonestosuccess.com or call (800) 548-2164.
Forward leap for chairside CAD/CAM
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., launches a new milling machine, the MC XL, and an upgraded software version for CEREC 3. The MC XL mills a top-quality, precisely fitted restoration in 4 to 12 minutes. The new unit has an easy-to-read, intuitive display and automatic ceramic block placement. Both the MC XL and the original milling unit are compatible with all CEREC 3 units. The new CEREC 3D software has been developed to eliminate the learning curve, allowing dentists to easily create sophisticated dental restorations.
For more information, visit www.sirona.com or call (800) 659-5977.
Sunstar’s GUM® Go-Betweens® Ultra
Sunstar Americas, Inc., announces the latest GUM Go-Betweens product, new Go-Betweens Ultra. With a push of the lever, the new ultra-friendly head pivots from a straight position to a 90-degree angle to provide superior interdental access to all teeth. Designed to increase patient compliance, it is easy to use and available in three comfortable sizes.
For more information, call (800) 528-8537 or visit www.SunstarAmericas.com.
Aurelia Protégé™ stretch nitrile exam gloves
Aurelia Protégé is a new generation of nitrile exam gloves that deliver stretch and comfort like never before. They are 33 percent thinner and 100 percent more comfortable, with tactile sensitivity almost like a latex glove, but Protégé eliminates the worry of latex allergic reactions. Protégé is competitive in price, making it the ultimate high-quality glove.
Call for free samples at (877) AURELIA (287-3542) or visit www.aureliagloves.com.
NX3 - Nexus Third Generation
Kerr introduces a new generation of adhesive resin cement that is compatible with total-etch and self-etch adhesives. NX3 delivers superior color stability, high translucency, and strong adhesion to all substrates. A dual-cure automix syringe eliminates hand mixing, and a light-cure base cement is available for restorations requiring unlimited work time. Offered in self-cure and dual-cure, no activator is necessary where there is limited-to-no light accessibility. Cements and matching try-in gels are available in five shades. Radiopacity is greater than 330 percent. For more information, call your Kerr rep, call (800) KERR123 or visit www.KerrDental.com.
Single-tooth anesthesia (STA™) system
Milestone Scientific, Inc., unveils its highly anticipated Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) system, comprised of a computer-controlled drive unit and a single-use disposable handpiece/needle assembly. It provides newly-patented, real-time visual and audible feedback and verbal announcements via its patented CompuFlo™ with Dynamic Pressure Sensing (DPS™) technology, thus taking the guesswork out of the administration of anesthetic. The STA system can anesthetize a single tooth in only one to two minutes.
For more information, call (877) STA-IS4U, or visit www.STAis4U.com.
Improved stools for doctor and assistant
Sirona’s new and improved stools feature greater functionality, superior materials, and a slim new design, resulting in improved practice workflow, efficiency, and comfort.
Available in more than 60 colors, the stools feature a five-leg, powder-coated base, heavy-duty dual-wheel casters, adjustable footring, durable assistant’s bar with locking ratchet, adjustable backrest and seat tilt, and variable cylinder heights. This design accommodates practitioners of any size and body type. For more details, call (800) 659-5977 or visit www.Sirona.com.
New plastic rotary endo file
Plastic Endo, LLC introduces the world’s first plastic endodontic rotary F™ file. This plastic finishing file replaces the use of sonic or ultrasonic instrumentation. It is the last file used in a canal prior to obturation. Its design and diamond coating enables the file to agitate sodium hypochlorite and remove remaining dentinal wall debris without further enlarging the canal.
For more information, call (866) 752-3636 or visit www.plasticendo.com.
A-dec’s versatile new motor with endo features
The new EA-51LT from A-dec®/W&H offers efficient power, refined control, and seamless integration with the A-dec 500® delivery system. The EA-51LT is the first truly integrated electric motor with endo features. When used with the A-dec 500 deluxe touchpad control, doctors can switch from standard and restorative procedures to sophisticated endodontic procedures with the touch of a button, with up to 16 memory presets per handpiece position, and easy-to-use programmable speed and torque settings. Packing more than 60 watts of high-torque power, the EA-51LT represents the newest evolution of brushless micromotor technology.
For more information, visit www.a‑dec.com or call (800) 547-1883.
Epiphany® SE™ Self-Etch Sealer for RC therapy
Pentron Clinical Technologies, LLC, introduces Epiphany SE Self-Etch Sealer, the newest addition to the Epiphany line of products for root canal therapy. It effectively etches the walls of the root canal to generate resin tags within dentinal tubules for a reliable seal without the need for a separate priming/etching step. With the introduction of this new sealer, the Epiphany Obturation System, featuring Resilon® points and pellets, now offers two ways to seal the canal.
For more information, call (800) 551-0283 or visit www.pentron.com.
