“Works and is easy to insert, maintain and remove, even for my tiny ears.”
“It blocked out high pitched noises well and still allowed me to hear patients and my staff.”
“Great idea. Innovative design but the material needs to be modified to a softer silicone.”
“They become less comfortable when wearing them for long periods of time.”
“Needs a better storage case.”
Description
Magic Sonic are noise reduction earbuds that come as a pair. They have a simple yet effective design of 3 resonators that selectively reduce high pitched noises in the 6000Hz range. They dampen the shrill noises commonly found in dental settings that lead to hearing damage. Speech and other environmental sounds remain unchanged, giving the wearer the ability to hear and carry on conversations.
Unique Attributes
Take a look for the side markings, so you put the correct piece in the corresponding ear
Gently place in ear, do not press hard
A good option to provide to patients who find the noises of dental proceedures uncomfortable
“The ability to use it anywhere in the office was a real positive.”
“The ease of radiographs for endodontic procedures in the office, it was much easier for certain angles.”
“Very good for pedo patients as you do not have to leave the room.”
“The stand for the device was large.”
“The dial and push button on the machine were a learning curve for the team as it was temperamental at times.”
Description
X4 Portable Handheld X-Ray is a versatile and compact imaging solution, ideal for the dental setting. Weighing only 4 lbs including the battery and scatter shield, its lightweight and portable design allows for one-hand operation so that dental professionals can quickly and easily acquire x-rays. The X4 Portable Handheld X-Ray has straightforward adjustable settings to provide high-quality images, and the long battery life allows for 800 exposures between charges. When not in use, the X4 Portable Handheld X-Ray unit can be securely stored on its cradle base. Features dual handles, which allows the user a front grip, instead of wrapping their hands around the cone, or the device’s body where the X-rays are flowing through.
Unique Attributes
Weighs significantly less than other portable x-ray generators on the market
Has a very long battery life (800 exposures per charge)
Can be securely stored on its cradle base when not in use
Carbon Nano Tube fully digital processor (No Vacuum Anode Tube)
3-year warranty
Serviced in the USA
Dual safety grips
Clinical Tips
Experiment until you get the best image
Familiarize yourself with the instructions
Put it in standby mode and on the base when you are not using it
Indications
Dental x-ray acquisition
Portable x-ray option instead of wall-mounted x-ray head tubes
RelyX Universal Resin Cement is a dual-cured universal cement with an innovative syringe design
It can be used in either the adhesive or self-adhesive mode for cementation.
Kit contains Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive for adhesive cementation
Available in shades A1, WO, A3O, and TR, which coordinate with the 3M™ RelyX™ Try-In Pastes
Innovative syringe and tip design to minimize waste
Excellent bond strength performance in DENTAL ADVISOR Biomaterials Lab testing
Clinical Evaluation Protocol
During a 24-month period, 636 restorations were cemented with RelyX Universal Resin Cement, in both adhesive- and self-adhesive mode. 452 restorations were one- to two- years old and availble for recall. For restorations requiring a bonding agent, Scotchbond Universal Adhesive Plus was used. The restorations included mostly crowns (anterior and posterior) and veneers, followed by implant crowns, bridges, and a few fiber posts (Figure 1). The vast majority were silica-based ceramic (lithium disilicate) and zirconia restorations (Figure 2).
Clinical Observations
Retention: Retention was excellent (Figure 4). All restorations remained intact, with no debonds occcuring over the two-year period.
Color Stability: Color stability rated excellent as well (Figure 4). Initial shades remained stable and restorations looked very natural. No shade shift or greying of restorations over time were reported.
Resistance to Marginal Staining: Resistance to marginal staining rated excellent (Figure 4). All restorations were observed to have smooth margins with no visible stain, indicating no marginal leakage at the tooth/restorative interface.
Evaluators’ Comments
“The new syringe and tip are a wonderful combination! The tip design significantly reduces waste; syringe is small and comfortable in hand, and a window shows amount of material left in syringe.
“This dispensing system is designed perfectly. It dispenses quickly, without bubbles and is extremely efficient.”
“Easy to use, easy to tack cure, easy to remove excess, and multiple modes available-all excellent!”
“It’s genius to combine two of my favorite cements, RelyX Unicem and RelyX Ultimate. Now I have one kit that does everything!”
Summary
A total of 636 restorations were placed over the past two years, using RelyX Universal Resin Cement and Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive as the bonding system for adhesive cases. 452 restorations were one- to two-years old and available for recall. All restorations received excellent ratings for retention, color stability and resistance to marginal staining. None of the restorations debonded over the two-year period. RelyX Universal Resin Cement received a 100% clinical perfomance rating at two years.
“The final restoration was very accurate and looked exactly like the mockup.”
“Having that initial shape is wonderful. It looks like it would be hard to trim after you open the doors, but it trims very quickly.”
“3M Filtek Matrix reduced my chairside time into less than half and gave amazing veneer like results in a very conservative way. “
“The final contours and esthetics of the composite veneers was great. My patient and I were both very pleased with the result.”
“I was pleasantly surprised at how there was not much excess composite interproximally.”
“This could be extremely helpful to clinicians who do not feel comfortable freehanding composite veneers.”
“The actual matrix was brittle and difficult to remove.”
“The lingual piece of the matrix was challenging to place.”
Description
3M Filtek Matrixis a unique customized anterior matrix system that is designed for predictability, efficiency and conservative dentistry. The digitally produced matrix fits your patient and allows for direct placement, creating easy to place anterior composite restorations.
Unique Attributes
Additive manufacturing allows for minimally invasive dentistry as opposed to ceramic restorations.
Large windows in the matrix allow for the use of universal composites and help the user view the fill level.
Doors on the matrix compress the composite and shape the facial contour. The doors also have engineered vents that allow for easy removal of excess.
Precise gingival trim allows the user to remove flash prior to curing.
Clinical Tips
Place and cure 3M Filtek Supreme Flowable Restorative at the gingival margin to help minimize the potential for voids.
Be sure to watch the instruction video – the process is extremely easy.
Avoid excessively overfilling the matrix as it may lead to more difficult removal after light curing.
Great for large case composite veneers and ideal if freehand veneers are new to you.
Use digital impressions to avoid the need to ship impressions and eliminate the time required for digitization.
Try a few cases; I suspect the process gets easier and easier.
