Consultants’ Comments
- “A good travel aid.”
- “Can be used to apply antibacterial medicaments and fluoride gels.”
- “Parts are too small for patients with limited dexterity.”
- “Include an interproximal brush with the product for increased versatility.”
Description
Proxi-Tip Pocket Traveler is a complete interdental care system. It is recommended for cleaning open interproximal embrasures and around dental implants, orthodontic brackets and wires, and bridges. Proxi-Tip Pocket Traveler offers versatility with 3 different replaceable tips that conveniently store inside the handle. The system includes Proxi-Tip, previously evaluated in THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Vol. 16, No. 4, May 1999, Proxi-Pik, plastic toothpick and Perio-Brush.Proxi-Tip Pocket Traveler was evaluated by 14 consultants and 74 patients over a 30-day period. Proxi-Tip Pocket Traveler is a highly recommended, interdental care system. It received a 91% rating.
Product Features
Consultants and patients alike found Proxi-Tip Pocket Traveler easy to use and comfortable to hold. The tips screw in and out for easy replacement. Most patients rated the comfort of gum tissue after use to be good due to the softness and flexibility of the tip. The size and shape of the tips make hard-to-reach areas more easily accessible. Consultants appreciated the convenience of storing the various tips in the handle. Proxi-Tip Pocket Traveler received a very good rating overall. Sixty percent of consultants would purchase and recommend Proxi-Tip Pocket Traveler.
