We recently received HVEsolo Disposable Evacuation Tips (Palmero). This is a shorter HVE tip with a wide opening. It should assist anyone working alone as it offers a good angle, making it more ergonomic than a longer tip. Watch for this product in a future issue of Dental Advisor.
HVEsolo is a shorter tip
HVEsolo used with ultrasonic scaler
HVEsolo
Initial Insights
“This is a great idea and definitely easier to place than a longer tip.”
“The scoop design does a good job of collecting debris.”
Finding the right glove can be a challenge. At the end of the day you don’t want to feel like you have been wearing gloves all day. You don’t want dry skin and sore muscles from a constant pull. Here at Dental Advisor, we recently received MICROFLEX NEOSOFT gloves (Ansell). According to the manufacturer these gloves:
Feature HYDRASOFT™ Technology to rehydrate dry and cracked skin and improve overall skin condition
Soft material provides wearers exceptional comfort and ease of use
Neoprene formulation and textured fingers deliver a secure, reliable wet grip
Ultra-lightweight design for enhanced tactile sensitivity
What were the Initial Insights of the Dental Advisor team and our editorial board? – Light weight material for good tactile feel. How will evaluators feel about the tactile feel once they are handling instruments? – One board member who is recently retired commented that these felt much better and fit better than any gloves he had ever used while practicing. – Long cuffs noticed immediately by Editorial Board members. Nice for good infection control. – Editorial Board members felt like their hands were softer after taking these off; however, there was a slight odor.
What do our Clinical Evaluators and their patients think about this product once it’s used in their offices? Look for a possible clinical evaluation in an upcoming issue!
It is an exciting time in the world of restorative materials. More and more we are seeing materials that mimic the properties of natural teeth as well as products that incorporate rechargeable remineralizing ions. We recently received ACTIVA Presto (Pulpdent) here at Dental Advisor. This material is a light cured, universal composite that facilitates diffusion of bioavailable calcium, phosphate, and fluoride ions. According to the manufacturer this material is a stackable, light cure composite that is strong, durable, wear and fracture resistant, and is indicated for all classes of cavities.
What are the advantages to incorporating this material into your practice?
Patented rubberized-resin absorbs stress and resists wear, fracture, and chipping, even in thin areas on bevel margins
Penetrates and integrates with tooth structure for margin-free adaptation to teeth
Stackable composite holds shape and does not slump for controlled placement
Strong, tough, durable, wear and fracture resistant
Versatile – Universal composite for all classes of cavities
A4 and A6 shades for cervical restorations, especially useful in older patients
Easy to place, easy to use 2mL syringes
What were the Initial Insights of the Dental Advisor team and our editorial board? – We are excited to try an ACTIVA product that you can use in all cavity classes, including stress bearing class I and II restorations. – Editorial Board members commented that they liked the syringe delivery system compared to the large ACTIVA gun. They found the material easy to extrude from the flowable syringe. Will it be as stackable as they say? – Right now this material is only available in flowable form… what will our evaluators think of that?
What do our Clinical Evaluators and their patients think about this product once it’s used in their offices? Look for a possible clinical evaluation in an upcoming issue!
