New Dental Products August 2021

3M™ Clarity™ Aligners Flex + Force

Designed to provide more treatment options for orthodontists, 3M Clarity Aligners Flex + Force allow the clinician to select from 2 distinct aligner materials within a single treatment plan for simple to complex orthodontic cases. The new Flex material features a 5-layer construction with outer layers designed to resist staining, and inner layers for flexibility and resilience. This is said to create aligners that offer great fit and comfort. The new material is thinner than the Clarity Force material but still provides solid force persistence, engagement with attachments, and durability. The aligner cases are designed via Advanced Tx Design through the 3M Oral Care Portal, which can also be used for designing bracket or combination treatment.

Why aligner material choices matter:

Clear aligner materials continue to advance as rapidly as other dental materials. With 2 materials in the Clarity Aligner system, clinicians can now choose which material offers the best physical properties for different aspects of the case. The Flex material is recommended for rotation and proclination, whereas the Force is recommended for expansion, torque, and sequential bodily movement. They can also be combined, with the Flex used at the start of treatment to get patients used to wearing aligners before advancing to the Force material.

DGSHAPE SOL LCD 3D

The SOL LCD 3D is a compact printer that is said to incorporate new technologies to deliver increased speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. It can produce dental models, provisional crowns and bridges, occlusal guards, surgical guides, and more. According to the company, the unit prints at 3 times the speed of standard stereolithography apparatus printers and has 5 times the UV power of previous models to match or exceed that of digital light processing printers. It reportedly offers a smooth surface finish with predictable and accurate printing over its 128 × 80 × 140-mm build plate and features the precision of 49-µm pixels and the capability to print at 4.5 cm per hour. It also features touch-screen operation, a fail-safe vat frame, a swivel-hinged UV filter hood, and an easy-to-remove build plate to help increase efficiency, convenience, and performance.

Why this printer deserves a look:

Designed for experienced users and those new to 3D printing, the SOL offers a user-friendly workflow with no calibration requirements. The printer’s bundled artificial intelligence software includes more than 100 precalibrated resin profiles for simple setup; instant access to resin and firmware updates; and accurate, repeatable results. An open system, it is designed to work with almost any dental CAD/CAM solution to make the printer easy to integrate into both existing and new digital workflows.

ZirCAD® Cement

Designed to provide a reliable and economical option for the cementation of retentive designed zirconia and metal-based restorations, ZirCAD Cement is a resin modified glass ionomer cement with a simple workflow. The cement is said to be easy to clean up in its gel phase, and offers working time for use with both single-tooth restorations, as well as multi-unit bridges. The material can be tack cured for simplified cleanup, and with its low film thickness, it flows easily out of the cementation gap yet stops at the margin. With a lasting fluoride release, ZirCAD Cement offers protection for the restoration and the restored tooth. Delivered via a standard automix syringe, the cement is easy to place with precision directly into the prepared restoration. No primer or conditioner is necessary.

Buy Now, Pay Later

Sunbit Technology’s new financing platform offers patients the flexibility to pay for dental services over a period of 6, 8, 12, and 24 months and has the ability to serve 85% of patients who apply. The program offers access to financing for procedures between $60 and $10,000, and all qualified patients get access to 0% for 6- to 12-month payment plan options. Sunbit manages the application and collections processes, and the dental office gets paid right away. A patient’s credit score is said to be unaffected by the application process. The platform also features practice-focused tools and support to ensure successful implementation. The platform is designed to offer near real-time reporting so practice staff can review their performance at the coordinator, office, or dental service organization level.

Damon Ultima™ System

Featuring passive self-ligation braces technology, the Damon Ultima System from Ormco is described as the industry’s first true full-expression orthodontic system. The bracket and integrated wire system were reengineered to reportedly provide faster and more precise finishing via improved control of rotation, angulation, and torque. The system features a unique, round-sided, rectangular wire and a parallelogram-shaped slot in the bracket. These components are designed to fit precisely together to eliminate play. These brackets are available in the neutral, retrocline, and procline options and are designed from the center point of the slot to line up with the FA point for easier, precise placement.

I-Max 2D, I-Max 3D Units

Owandy Radiology added 2 cephalometric radiography options to its I-Max wall-mounted product line. The I-Max Ceph 2D Panoramic Unit and the I-Max Ceph 3D Panoramic Unit, which can switch between 3D and 2D modes at the touch of a button, feature the new ceph capabilities. The scanners feature a small footprint, an ultrasensitive sensor with short exposure time, standard- and reduced-dose ceph exam options, intuitive and user-friendly interface, compatibility with most practice management software, and a 5-year warranty. These new ceph capabilities provide greater versatility for diagnosing impacted teeth, TMJ, airway obstructions, and some oral malignancies.

ProMate CL

ProMate™ CL is a lightweight, cordless hygiene handpiece. It is said to feature a longer battery life than its heavy handpiece counterparts and is unrestrained by cords. The ProMate also features a dual-mode speed control, quick-touch button, and Bluetooth-powered foot pedal. It has 6 speed settings and is said to be universally compatible with many disposable prophy angles. It is designed to help clinicians polish with more efficiency. It is said to be created in response to a higher demand for a competitive, cordless handpiece.

Vortex Blue Rotary File Blister Packs

In an effort to promote both safe dentistry and a clinician’s ability to choose the products they prefer, Dentsply Sirona’s Vortex Blue Rotary files are available in pre-sterilized blister packs. The packaging is designed for single-patient use to eliminate the potential of cross contamination. The files feature a distinctive blue color due to a titanium oxide layer that results from the proprietary NiTi processing method used to create the files. They are designed to provide enhanced resistance to cyclic fatigue while offering increased torque strength, reduced shape memory, and the ability to conform to the natural curves of the canal. Each presterilized blister pack contains 6 individually packaged files.

3D Smile Design

3D Smile Design is a chairside solution for dentists to create facially guided mock-ups in-office within minutes, making the digital workflow simpler and reliable. It enables dentists and dental labs to collaborate on patient cases directly from the software, improving communication and turnaround times. Treatment can be initiated with more accuracy by incorporating intraoral scans, 3D facial scans, and CBCT scans to predict and visualize the end result before starting treatment. Unlimited 3D Smile Designs can be exported as open projects for 3D printing and manufacturing with any CAD/CAM software.

NightGuard Firm & NightGuard Flex

Designed to allow clinicians to design, print, process, and place nightguards in-house, NightGuard Flex is a fast and comfortable 3D-printed nightguard, said to be pliable at body temperature. It maintains a 2x faster print speed and reduces waste in its improved dimensional stability. NightGuard Firm promises strength and esthetics for patients looking for high-strength occlusal appliances. It still promises faster print speed and enhanced durability. Both materials are easy to clean, flavorless, and odorless. SprintRay utilizes its Cloud Design lab services to help dental professionals design and create occlusal guards with these 2 new materials.

DataDx

The analytics platform helps practitioners calculate true cost per unit of care by analyzing all expenses against revenue. These data can then be utilized to lower costs and achieve long-term, sustainable business results. Consolidated financial reports are said to present this information in a clear and concise way in order to offer insight for dental practices. The Azure Marketplace is an online market for cloud solutions that are certified to run on Azure. It is available globally to help practitioners find and buy solutions. In its new availability in Azure, DataDx can offer customers the streamlined advantages of the Azure cloud platform.

Chuck Saver Abbott-Robinson™ Bristle Brushes

The Chuck Saver Abbott-Robinson™ Bristle Brushes are designed to eliminate premature failures and costly repairs in handpieces due to dust and debris entering through openings and collets. The bristle brushes work by covering the opening of the exposed collet with a small metal shield to prevent debris from reaching the internal workings of the handpiece motor. The Chuck Saver brushes feature high-quality natural bristles, which are said to be ideal for cleaning and polishing denture acrylic, cleaning interproximal spaces after denture deflasking, and general laboratory or office polishing applications. They come available in soft, standard stiff, and extra stiff varieties, and all feature solid carbon steel HP mandrels for durability. They are also offered in 3 different diameter options.

MYST

MYST™ is an automatic toothbrush designed to reduce toothbrushing time and ensure better hygiene appointments. As an automatic brush, MYST is said to make it virtually impossible to brush incorrectly. It utilizes Expansion Radius Technology™, which is said to create tens of thousands of sonic vibrating bubbles that help break up and remove plaque. MYST’s mouthpiece is an antibacterial silicone that is designed for comfort. This automatic toothbrush is said to offer dental-grade brushing and whitening of all teeth simultaneously in just 30 seconds. The brush also features a built-in LED blue whitening light to whiten teeth as it cleans.

Velvet Etch

Velvet Etch 40% Phosphoric Acid etch gel is formulated to offer precise placement and a perfectly smooth viscosity. This royal purple etchant is well suited for selective etching techniques of the enamel and dentin, and can be applied to vertical tooth surfaces and remain in place. Includes 22-guage prebent applicator tips for precise delivery during total or selective etching techniques, and the material is said to feature easy, no-hassle removal when rinsed.

Transdermal Relief Cream

Sterngold Dental has added Transdermal Relief Cream (TRC), a medical-grade CBD, transdermal product made to relieve pain and discomfort. It contains 750 mg of professional strength CBD in a single tube. TRC has been made specifically for the dental community, tested by dentists. It was created as a pain relief alternative to opioids and painkillers for those with TMD and other pain. The product is safe and contains no THC and has been tested by both dentists and patients. It has a variety of uses such as for jaw joint soreness, extraction, postoperative sensitivity, and other instances that may cause pain in that area.

Sassy Spatulas

Dental Creations’ new Sassy Spatulas are made of high-grade polypropylene, latex free, and autoclavable up to 270 ºF. The ergonomic handle makes mixing easy for cements, porcelains, acrylics, and other materials used in dental offices and laboratories. Sassy Spatulas come in 2 colors, pink and blue. The spatulas feature an ergonomic handle for easy mixing by clinicians and lab technicians and are 7.5 in long. The Pink Spatula is Item#: 795, and the Blue Spatula is Item#: 796.

PartialCAD 3.0 Galway

Designed to enhance digital CAD/CAM possibilities, exocad’s PartialCAD 3.0 Galway is a module for removable partial denture frameworks, with new and advanced features for the design of high-quality partial dentures. PartialCAD 3.0 Galway provides both experts and new users with smooth, improved integration with DentalCAD. Highlights of the new module include accurate fits from attachment-based partial framework designs, smooth interaction of the crown-and-bridge workflow and partial-framework workflow, integration of partial framework design with DentalCAD, and reverse planning with exportable teeth and gingiva.

ProRepair Handpiece Portal

ProRepair® Handpiece Portal from Henry Schein Dental offers a platform where dental professionals can submit a request for handpiece repairs, check the status of a repair once shipped, and manage a personal handpiece profile. Dentists simply input information about their handpiece along with the requested repairs. Any handpiece that has been previously serviced at ProRepair will be automatically populated into the portal. Dental professionals will be provided the cost of repairs before sending equipment. The ProRepair portal enhances visibility and tracking, giving dental professionals the opportunity to check on the live status of their repairs.