New Dental Products – July 1 - July 5, 2024

// Photogrammetry System

Grammee

Blue Sky Bio has announced a new dental implant Photogrammetry System, called Blue Sky Bio Grammee, powered by Tupel 3D. This scanner is designed to measure implant positions accurately, efficiently, and affordably, according to Blue Sky Bio. The battery-powered and wireless system touts a ±6 micron repeatability with an angular repeatability of ±1/30th of a degree for enhanced accuracy. This accuracy is made possible by Blue Sky Bio’s “Iterative Noise Reduction” system, which enables narrow camera separation and small posts. The scanner also hosts an LCD display that makes viewing implant positions easier. Grammee touts Wi-Fi connectivity as well as USB 2.0, USB 3.0, or Wi-Fi data transfers. The scanner reportedly calibrates in 1 minute and 30 seconds while scan time comes in at 20 seconds. This is all dependent on number of posts and CPU cores, according to the company. It outputs an STL CAD file for implant positioning, including abutment data and scan bodies to inform the next steps in implant design. Software features include auto-calibration, scanning feedback, and an auto merge that is said to be able to combine up to 10 posts per jaw.

// Glass Ionomer Cement

Riva Cem Automix

Riva Cem Automix resin modified glass ionomer cement features the company’s revolutionary ionglass™ technology designed to deliver optimal strength and esthetics. The self-curing, radiopaque, fluoride releasing paste/paste resin modified glass-ionomer luting cement is indicated for the permanent cementation of metal and ceramic restorations such as zirconia, porcelain and orthodontic bands. With SDI’s ionglass technology, it features a unique blend of different sized reactive glass particles that harness ion-release to cross-link polycarboxylic acid chains. This focused ion release gives Riva Cem Automix a clinically higher bond strength, improved strength and more stable esthetic properties, according to the manufacturer. The automix tip attachment offers convenience over traditional hand mixed cement systems. SDI states a 2022 study showed that Riva Cem Automix has a superior enamel/dentin bond strength combination compared to leading cements*. Riva Cem Automix also has a superior flexural strength based on the company’s internal data.

Featuring more tips than other leading cements, the luting cement is said to have 25-50% less tip wastage than other cements.*

* [In vitro properties of different resin-modified glass-ionomer cements], 2022, Prof Loguercio, Brazil, Study included Riva Cem Automix, Fuji Cem 2, Relyx Luting Plus, Nexus RMGI.

// Bone and Tissue Regeneration

REGEN

TBS Dental has announced the launch of its latest set of materials–REGEN. REGEN is a collection of regenerative bone and membrane materials. Aiding in socket preservation and soft tissue regeneration, REGEN aims to provide a regenerative solution for dental professionals all in one package, according to a press release from the company.First, a syringe applicator will house TBS Allograft Bone, providing an ergonomic and precise applicator for placement of the mineralized cortico-cancellous bone particulate. This reportedly works well in the posterior region with its micro-perforated cap and precise syringe form. Also included in the REGEN line is TBS Allograft Powder, which harnesses the cortico-cancellous 50/50 blend of particulate supports for the regeneration of bone. This blend is also said to provide an osteoconductive scaffold to remodel the host bone. Finally, REGEN also contains TBS Membrane––which reportedly enables lower occurrence of soft tissue dehiscence, superior tensile strength, and other attractive features due to its bio structure.