New Dental Products February 5-9, 2024

// CAD/CAM Block

IPS e.max® ZirCAD Prime Block

IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime blocks are designed for speed sintering, making them optimal for use in single-visit dental workflows. Crowns milled from the blocks can be sintered in just 15 minutes using Ivoclar’s Programat® CS6 sintering furnace or in 16 minutes using the CEREC® SpeedFire furnace from Dentsply Sirona. The fast sintering does not affect the material strength because the fired crowns feature a flexural strength of 1100 MPa, and the material can be milled with walls as thin as 0.8 mm for posterior crowns. The block is available in size C17 and in shades BL1, 0, A1, A2, A3, B1, and C2. IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime blocks offer a natural shade and translucency progression from the dentin area to the incisal edge of the blocks. The transition is created by using 3Y-TZP zirconia powder in the dentin area and 5Y-TZP zirconia powder in the translucent incisal area. Additional details and esthetics can be added with Ivoclar’s corresponding glazing and characterization systems.

// Resin Removal

DEMI X 250 Series

PostProcess Technologies, an automated post-processing solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) company, has unveiled 2 gadditions to their catalogue–DEMI X 520 for Resin Removal™ and DEMI X 520 for Dental Resin Removal™. These solutions, introducing the patent-pending Axial Flow Technology™, are said to expand the PostProcess Submersed Vortex Cavitation™ portfolio, for efficiency, sustainability, and user-friendly operation, according to a press release from the company. The DEMI X 520 series incorporates intelligent software capabilities, a robust hardware design, and the necessary chemistry to achieve optimal IPA-Free resin removal on 3D printed parts. With a focus on a simple, personalized, and complete full-stack post-processing experience, these resin removal solutions are said to offer a variety of features. These features include; software-driven workflow automation, the axial flow agitation system, an automatic lift system, and the IPA-free workflow. All of these features are designed to boost efficiency safely and effectively. Both solutions are said to cater to operator well-being with low odor and high flashpoints compared to traditional solvents like IPA. The validated workflows are designed to increase throughput and productivity, per the press release.

// Infection Control

Armis Biopharma®

Armis Biopharma, a leading developer of Frontline Solutions for Infection Control, is making its debut at booth #1943 during the 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting (CMW 2024). The company is set to showcase a trio of new products, collectively known as "The Trifecta of Dental Infection Control," revolutionizing oral hygiene practices.

1. ArmiGard™

ArmiGard introduces a non-toxic and non-corrosive solution specifically designed to eliminate 99.9999% of odor-causing bacteria present on oral appliances, dentures, aligners, CPAP devices, and more, according to a press release from the company. In collaboration with Viva Learning Institute, Armis Biopharma proudly announces ArmiGard™ as the official oral appliance solution for Vivos-trained clinicians.

2. ArmiCare®

ArmiCare, a lavender-scented hand sanitizer, not only eradicates germs effectively but also ensures hands remain hydrated and comfortable, avoiding the stickiness or dryness associated with traditional sanitizers. Selected as the official hand sanitizer for the 2024 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, ArmiCare® exemplifies toughness on pathogens with gentleness on hands.

3. ArmiClenz®

ArmiClenz emerges as a versatile disinfectant, sanitizer, and deodorizer for multiple surfaces. Its powerful formulation targets bacteria, the COVID-19 virus, SARS-related Coronavirus 2, and Human Rhinovirus 42 (common cold). The aim is to combat harmful pathogens efficiently and comprehensively.

All 3 products share the core ingredient, Armis Biopharma’s proprietary Veriox® Technology—a potent single-stop antimicrobial/anti-toxin platform. Independently verified by laboratories, Veriox® has demonstrated efficacy against various bacterial, viral, and fungal threats prevalent in today's environment, per the press release.

/// Chairside CAD/CAM Block

KATANA Zirconia ONE

Kuraray Noritake Dental's KATANA™ Zirconia ONE blocks offer clinicians an efficient chairside CAD/CAM material option with the strength and esthetics necessary for versatile use in any oral area, enabling practices to streamline material inventory. Compatible with the CEREC Primemill and Speed Fire furnace, the blocks can be milled in under 5 minutes and sintered in an 18-minute firing cycle, facilitating the delivery of a zirconia crown in just 35 minutes. The material minimizes tool wear, potentially doubling milling tool lifespan. It exhibits a flexural strength of 933 MPa, and with a minimum milling thickness of 0.8 mm for crowns and 0.4 mm for veneers, the material provides accurate fit and durability. The blocks, feature four layers of zirconia in graduated shades, and the restoration can be positioned within them using the CEREC Move Tool to create esthetic outcomes. Additionally, various finishing options, including polishing pre- and post-sintering, and staining, are compatible with the blocks. KATANA Zirconia ONE blocks come in Crown and Bridge sizes in 14 shades based on VITA Classic Shades.

// Digital Imaging

CS 8200 3D Access

// Probiotics

Dentalflora™

Biocidin Botanicals®, known for its botanical supplements and pioneering efforts in microbiome health, has unveiled its latest innovation–Dentalflora. This dentist-formulated daily oral probiotic is designed to increase full-mouth oral health as well as freshen breath by way of cultivating beneficial bacteria, according to a press release from Biocidin Botanicals. This new probiotic will join Biocidin’s SMILE line of “Dentaceuticals®.” Each dissolvable tablet is flavored with natural spearmint leaf extract and sweetened with xylitol, harnessing the power of 4 extensively researched probiotics that aim to enhance teeth and gum health and the microbiome that lives inside the mouth. Bacteriocins in the probiotics help to fight against unwanted microbes which can even extend to impact systemic health.