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QUATTROcare

QUATTROcare

by | Dec 3, 2010

Consultants’ Comments

  • “Very convenient and easy to use.”
  • “Oil residue left in the chamber after cycling is messy.”

Description

QUATTROcare is an excellent system for automatic handpiece maintenance and purging. QUATTROcare is designed for cleaning, lubricating, and purging high-speed, low-speed, and straight handpieces, air-driven scalers, and air motors. QUATTROcare can be used for virtually all manufacturers’ handpieces and air motors, and up to four handpieces can be cleaned and purged in the same cycle. Cycle times range from 20 to 45 seconds, depending on the time chosen for air purging. Handpieces may be sterilized immediately after the maintenance cycle. The handpiece chamber is accessed from the front of the unit, where four coupling outlets allow the handpieces or air motors to be attached. The system requires that only QUATTROcare lubricating spray be used. An oil-trap tray, located in the handpiece chamber, collects excess lubricant during the cleaning and purging cycles. The display panel on the top of the unit includes a start button and indicator lights for cycle status and spray replenishing. The 36 x 28 x 38-cm unit weighs 5.4 kg and requires connections to a compressed-air line and 120 V, 20-amp electrical circuit. Ten consultants used QUATTROcare over a two-month evaluation period. This product received a 98% clinical rating.

Editors’ Note: The original evaluation was published in THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Vol. 17, No. 10, December 2000.

STATIM 900

STATIM 900

by | Nov 6, 2009

Consultants’ Comments

  • “Great for sterilizing handpieces in between patients.”
  • “Very easy to use.”
  • “Place solid instruments in basket carefully as they can poke through the small holes easily.”
  • “Difficult to see water level in reservoir.”

Description

STATIM 900 is a steam autoclave designed for rapid sterilization of instruments intended for immediate use. The chamber size is 19 x 9 x 5.3 cm. It is an electronically programmed and fully automatic unit. STATIM 900 was evaluated by assistants, dentists, and hygienists on a daily basis for two months. This product received a 96% clinical rating.

Editors’ Note: The original evaluation was published in THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Vol. 17, No. 9, November 2000.

MIDWEST RDH Hygienist Handpiece

MIDWEST RDH Hygienist Handpiece

by | Oct 30, 2009

Description

MIDWEST RDH Hygienist Handpiece has not been evaluated by Clinical Consultants of THE DENTAL ADVISOR. It was chosen as a 2010 Preferred Product by consensus of the Editors.

From the Manufacturer

MIDWEST RDH Hygienist Handpiece: Consistently rated # 1 by Hygienists. Ergonomic and Lightweight – The handpiece designed with the hygienist in mind.

  • Ergonomic shape for more natural hand positioning and greater comfort while polishing
  • Lightweight design to reduce hand and wrist fatigue
  • Smooth, low pressure start-up for greater control
  • Smooth, easy swivel for excellent maneuverability and minimal hose drag

For more information please follow the link below:
http://professional.dentsply.com/catalog/prod_display.cfm?ID=28

M11 UltraClave

M11 UltraClave

by | Oct 30, 2009

Consultants’ Comments

  • “A large chamber is very nice for a busy office.”
  • “Easy to operate.”
  • “Instruments are dry at the end of the cycle.”
  • “Great capacity for our busy office.”

Description

 

The M11 UltraClave is a self-contained, countertop steam sterilizer. The 22.9-cm diameter sterilizer chamber offers the option of utilizing two 23 x 38-cm and two 17 x 38-cm trays, four standard instrument cassettes, or a pouch pack. The sterilizer has preprogrammed cycle settings as well as programmable controls for time, temperature, drying time, and vent. An LCD display shows the settings and cycle status. Sterilization cycles range from 18 to 44 minutes depending on whether instruments are unwrapped or placed in pouches or packs. Drying time of 0 to 60 minutes can be selected. At the end of each cycle, the door opens automatically and quietly. Measuring 58-cm deep x 46-cm wide x 46-cm tall, the M11 UltraClave weighs 45 kg (99 lb) and requires either 100V/15A or 220V/10A for operation. Water reservoir capacity is 1.4 gallons. Ten consultants evaluated the M11 UltraClave over a period of six months. This product received a 96% clinical rating.

Editors’ Note: The original evaluation was published in THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Vol. 21, No. 9, November 2004.

Lute-It! Luting Cement

by | Jul 29, 2009

Consultants’ Comments

  • “Additional shades would be helpful for esthetically demanding cases.”
  • “Adapt shades to correspond with Vita shade guide.”
  • “Increase the viscosity of the material.”
  • “Provide a bonding agent in the kit.”

Description

Lute-It!® Luting Cement is a multi-purpose, light- and dual-cured cementation and repair kit. It contains 4 shades of radiopaque, fluoride-releasing resin with matching water-soluble try-in pastes. In addition to the luting resin, hydrofluoric acid, silane, an opaquer, and an adhesive are provided along with the necessary implements for mixing and application. Lute-It! Luting Cement is designed to be used with Bond-It! but any dentin bonding system can be used. Lute-It! Luting Cement was evaluated by 15 clinicians and used in over 210 applications.

Lute-It! Luting Cement is a highly recommended resin cement for ceramic and composite esthetic restorations. It received an 88% approval rating.

Product Features

The kit is compact and well-designed, and the instructions are clear and concise. Lute-It! Luting Cement is easy to dispense, and the shade selection is adequate for most esthetic applications. The try-in pastes are helpful in establishing the final resin shade selection and are easily rinsed off. Initial curing occurs readily, and any excess cement is easy to remove upon initial cure. Consultants commented positively on the ease of mixing and handling as well as on its fluoride-releasing potential and radiopaque features. Seventy percent of clinicans said they would purchase and recommend Lute-It! Luting Cement to a colleague.

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