DIA-BURS

DIA-BURS

Overview

  • 35 Clinical Evaluators
  • 786 Total Uses
  • 91% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

  • “Consistency of the cut stayed the same, even after 3-4 uses.”
  • “Great, efficient cutting diamonds. They cut well even after autoclaving.”
  • “Diamond particles did not fall off like other brands.”
  • “Maintains sharpness, even when removing failed zirconia restorations.”
  • “I was very impressed at how sharp they stayed.”
  • “Packaging did not hold burs well. Recommend a change to single packaging.”

Description

DIA-BURS are:

  • Autoclavable, reusable diamond burs available in five grits
  • Available in numerous shapes and sizes

 

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Unique Attributes

  • Diamonds plated with electroplating technology; this minimizes or eliminates diamond particles separating from the shank after repeated use
  • Various shapes and sizes of diamond particles enhance sharpness

Clinical Tip

  • Although I don’t use the shape regularly, I found the SF-41 diamond very helpful in several applications including crown prep and slots for extra coronal splinting

Indication

  • All operative procedures for direct and indirect restorations requiring reduction of tooth structure or restorative materials

 

DC-Air Wireless Sensor

DC-Air Wireless Sensor

Overview

  • 6 Clinical Evaluators
  • 274 Total Uses
  • 91% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

  • “The signal for the Bluetooth is really strong!”
  • “The image quality is very good.”
  • “No cords, great quality imaging.”
  • “Very durable construction.”
  • “Wireless just makes things easier.”
  • “The support we received was excellent.”
  • “Change the size of some of the sensor holders to accommodate different sized mouths.”

Description

DC-Air is:

  • A Wireless Intra-Oral Sensor
  • Powered by Bluetooth technology
  • Directly converted; it translates x-rays into an electronic signalfor increased sharpness and resolution
  • Constructed with direct silicon (Si) semiconductor substrate which provides durability by eliminating the glass fiber optic and scintillation layers in conventional sensors

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Clinical Tips

  • We found that the small sleeves used for covering the bite stick on our digital pan/CBCT are perfectly sized to cover the sensor.
  • Have the patient close slightly for posterior x-rays.
  • Be sure to check the energy emitted; our cordless Nomad had to be increased in strength to improve the image.
  • Have the patient bite down halfway and slowly for posterior PAs to get a better angle.
  • You can use other brand sensor holders.

Indication

  • All intra-oral dental radiography indications, including horizontal and vertical bitewings, individual peri-apical and occlusal films

 

Orasoothe “Sockit” Gel

Orasoothe “Sockit” Gel

Overview

  • 29 Clinical Evaluators
  • 950 Total Uses
  • 88% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

  • “So easy to use and non-toxic ingredients.”
  • “Excellent all-natural healing product.”
  • “My patients with lichen planus found relief with this gel and it is non-steroidal.”
  • “Great patient reviews. Some came back wanting to buy it.”
  • “Application was very easy and the results for pain relief were great.”
  • “Nice to be able to give the patient the syringe post-operatively and that it is easy to apply.”
  • “Taste could be improved; maybe add flavor to the gel.”

Description

Orasoothe “Sockit” Gel is:

  • All-natural wound dressing
  • Used to optimize healing
  • Used for pain management
  • Used for dry socket prevention

 

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Clinical Tips

  • Place syringe close to site and lightly extrude the syringe.
  • Due to its many uses, don’t be afraid to use it in any clinical situation where you think there might be discomfort or a need for healing.

Indications

Apply after:

  • Extractions
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Implants
  • Bone grafting procedures
  • Periodontal disease
  • Periodontal Flap surgery
  • Laser treatment
  • Prophy (patients who complain about sensitivity after prophy)
  • Any type of oral lesion such as aphthous ulcers or sore spots on dentures, orthodontic lesions

What did you use Orasoothe “Sockit” Gel for?

  • Extraction Sites – 97%
  • Oral Lesions – 39%
  • Aphthous Ulcers – 32%
  • Denture Sores – 32%
  • Orthodontics – 7%
PERFIT Heavy Body & Light Body Fast Set

PERFIT Heavy Body & Light Body Fast Set

Overview

  • 23 Clinical Evaluators
  • 215 Total Uses
  • 88% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

  • “Great detail and handling. Excellent hydrophilic property.”
  • “The ease of loading and consistency of this impression material are very good.”
  • “No voids, light body is more runny and goes easy to the required area to be captured.”
  • “The color of the light body made it easy to read margin details.”
  • “I loved the set-up time!”
  • “I prefer a brighter color of light body.”
  • “Even though this was fast set, I would like a faster set.”
  • “Label cartridges with set time.”

Description

PERFIT is a polyvinylsiloxane impression material which is:

  • Available in 4 viscosities: Heavy, Regular, Light, and Putty
  • Fast setting: sets in3 minutes intraorally

 

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Clinical Tips

  • Keep field as dry as possible. Be sure light body covers tooth with no air bubbles or gaps.
  • The light body works really well for a denture reline impression material.

Indications

PERFIT impression materials are used to make final impressions for all indirect restorative procedures, including:

  • crown
  • bridge
  • inlays and onlays
  • implantology
  • orthodontics
  • removable appliances

 

HugeBond Universal

HugeBond Universal

Overview

  • 27 Clinical Evaluators
  • 660 Total Uses
  • 86% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

  • “Easy to use with many indications.”
  • “The ability to use a single bonding material for all styles and types of composites is very nice.”
  • “The viscosity was thicker than most agents. I felt I had great coverage.”
  • “The bottle design made it easy to get the amount you needed. Some bottle designs dispense more than what you need or want.”
  • “Great consistency and clinical usability”
  • “Film thickness is very high.”
  • “Material is light sensitive – be sure to cover before and during use.”

Description

HugeBond Universal is a light-cured, single-component universal bonding agent which is:

  • Used in self-etch, total-etch and selective-etch procedures
  • Compatible with light-cured, dual-cured, and self-cured cements
  • Reliable for bonding direct and indirect restorations
  • Formulated with MDP monomer that enhances chemical adhesion to direct and indirect restorations such as dentin, enamel, composite, metal, and zirconia

 

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Indications

  • Direct restorative procedures
  • Indirect restorative procedures
  • As a primer for indirect restorations
  • Repair of ceramic, composites, or metal restorations
  • Desensitizer

Clinical Tip

  • Use a small amount of air when thinning out the first coat.