Consultants’ Comments “No trituration required – consistent mixes, great viscosity.” “Final restorations had a good color match, better than other resin-modified glass ionomers.” “Quick Mix Capsule is an excellent delivery system.” “Adaptability to preparation and handling were more difficult than resin composite.” “Tacky – sticks to instruments – wetting instrument with primer helps.” “Provide more […]
Consultants’ Comments “This product exceeded my expectations.” “Works well in most situations.” “A real time saver.” “Access window was very small and easy to repair if re-using the crown.” “Most crowns with ceramic veneers were damaged during removal.” “The long, straight shank makes access to some teeth difficult.” “One size smaller would be helpful.” Description […]
Cracks in porcelain can be caused by many things, but frequently are caused by stresses that are set up while firing/cooling. With metal-ceramic restorations, the coefficients of thermal expansion of the metal and porcelain must be very similar, or when the restoration cools, the metal and porcelain will cool at different rates, causing small fractures […]
If you are opening a new practice and do not own a vacuum former, I would recommend BEYOND StayWhite Professional Take-Home Tray Whitening System with InFORM Vacuum Forming Machine (Beyond Dental & Health). This is a new take-home bleaching system that is sold with 6% hydrogen peroxide gel syringes and instructions to be worn 1 […]
Description Dentists and their staff face daily challenges with materials and equipment when treating patients. Most teams have identified “go to” products that solve problems. Products that can solve a clinical problem save time, headaches and costs. This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR reports on products recommended by the editorial team of THE DENTAL ADVISOR. […]
Consultants’ Comments “No trituration required – consistent mixes, great viscosity.” “Final restorations had a good color match, better than other resin-modified glass ionomers.” “Quick Mix Capsule is an excellent delivery system.” “Adaptability to preparation and handling were more difficult than resin composite.” “Tacky – sticks to instruments – wetting instrument with primer helps.” “Provide more […]
Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR highlights our 2011 Product Awards and Dr. Farah’s 2011 Preferred Products. Most of these products have been evaluated and highly rated by THE DENTAL ADVISOR and are considered to be some of the best products in today’s dental market. 2011 Preferred Product List The 2011 Preferred Product List […]
Consultants’ Comments “No trituration required – consistent mixes, great viscosity.” “Final restorations had a good color match, better than other resin-modified glass ionomers.” “Quick Mix Capsule is an excellent delivery system.” “Adaptability to preparation and handling were more difficult than resin composite.” “Tacky – sticks to instruments – wetting instrument with primer helps.” “Provide more […]
Description The advantages of immediate image review and image quality similar to 35 mm make a digital camera a piece of clinic equipment that will satisfy even the most discernable practitioners. In this issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR, current trends in the camera market and advantages of dental photography and shares tips for capturing a […]
Consultants’ Comments “Great for use on broad surfaces.” “Double bend feature makes applicator adaptable for difficult to reach areas.” “This brush is very versatile and can be used for just about anything chairside.” “Hub of short brush is bulky.” Description Master-Brush is a double-bending bristle applicator. It is designed with two indentations – one on […]
Product Comparison Charts Patient Education Software Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR introduces a variety of dental office technologies used to enhance patient education and communication … from reception room to operatory to patient check out. The possibilities are truly endless and the ease of technology integration is continually improving. Chairside Interactive Patient Education […]
Product Comparison Charts LED Light-curing Units Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR reports on the characteristics of LED light-curing units and compares 27 LED units. The LED Source LED chips used in dental light-curing units have not been specifically designed for dental use. Rather, the need for light-based communication, concentrated digital data storage, and […]
Consultants’ Comments “This cement is very versatile.” “Easy clean-up when used on bridges.” “Excess cement removes easily with an explorer.” “Virtually no postoperative sensitivity.” Description G-CEM is a general purpose, self-adhesive resin cement indicated for use with all crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and posts. G-CEM is self-etching and can be applied to a moist or […]
Product Comparison Charts Handpieces – High-speed Handpieces – Electric Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR reports on high-speed air-turbine and electric dental handpieces including recent innovations as well as maintenance recommendations. Comparative tables on high-speed and electric handpieces are provided. High-speed Air Turbine Handpieces The power of a handpiece is a function of torque […]
Consultants’ Comments “I love that there is no time limit on pouring impressions. ” “Excellent product to use when more than one model of the arch is needed.” “Setting time is slower than alginate; offer a fast-set version of this material.” “Product is difficult to extrude from the cartridge; use an auto-mixing machine for best […]
Description For 25 years, THE DENTAL ADVISOR has provided dental professionals worldwide with the evidence-based, clinically relevant information needed to make the best decisions in selecting which dental products to use. This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR highlights our 2008 Product Awards and Dr. Farah’s 2008 Preferred Products. Most of these products have been evaluated […]
Consultants’ Comments “The cement blends well with the tooth at the margins.” “The small intraoral tip is great for placement of cement directly into inlay preparations.” “Mixing tip is very efficient – makes it easy to fill crowns.” “The opaque cement seems to take longer to set than A2 or translucent. ” “This cement is […]
Consultants’ Comments “This product is great for the stabilization and correction of interim removable prostheses.” “The translucent pink color blends with most denture bases.” “Silk Line is a convenient way to create a functional post dam.” “The flexible engagement of linguoalveolar undercuts can help retain lower dentures.” “The material seems strong and retentive enough to […]
