The Dentis SQ implant system, which includes the SQ Mini, features a narrow design for less interference with adjacent teeth and anterior placement. Its dual-thread, tapered design also produces high initial stability, according to Dentis. Additionally, its SLA surface is designed to ensure strong and fast osseointegration that increases the long-term success of the implant. Its platform switching design improves the soft-tissue connection and aesthetic appearance as well, Dentis said.

For more information, call (323) 677-4363 or visit dentisusa.com.

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The Ormco Damon Ultima System comprises passive self-ligation (PSL) braces technology. The fully reengineered bracket and wire integrated system is the first true full-expression orthodontic system, according to the company, designed for faster and more precise finishing by providing orthodontists with earlier and precise control of rotation, angulation, and torque. The system also is designed to deliver the Damon Smile with fewer appointments and better patient comfort, Ormco said.

“We are thrilled with the technological breakthroughs made in developing the Damon Ultima System as part of our commitment to help orthodontists resolve the wire-bracket slop issue that they have been working around for decades,” said Jeff Kappler, president of Ormco and senior vice president of the Envista Holdings Corporation.

“Orthodontists can now achieve earlier precise control with rotations completed in the first Damon Ultima round-sided rectangular wire and full expression with the second Damon Ultima wire with lighter forces. In the Ultima clinical study of approximately 133 patients across eight US orthodontic treatment offices, we have seen earlier rotational control in 98.8% of patients to date,” Kappler said.

The Damon Ultima System features a unique round-sided rectangular wire and a parallelogram-shaped slot in the bracket designed to fit together precisely to virtually eliminate play, Ormco said. Its unique design gives orthodontists precise control to move teeth more efficiently and reliably with gentler forces to help orthodontists finish faster with better patient comfort, the company said.

Damon Ultima brackets are available in neutral, retrocline, and procline options for enhanced torque control. Brackets are designed from the center point of the slot to line up with the FA point to express the desired torque and provide easier and more precise placement. Larger size and different material Damon Ultima archwires are available for more torque control for challenging transverse or leveling, Ormco said.

“It was really exciting to see and experience for the first time ever a full expression orthodontic system with my patients,” said Dr. Mike Bicknell, an Ultima clinical study investigator and orthodontist in practice for almost 20 years. “I am seeing an unparallel level of control that I’ve not seen before and much earlier in treatment. I can now treat patients who used to take 18 or more months and complete their treatment more efficiently and with less discomfort in 12 months or less.”

“After 52 years, I have finally been able to solve the problem with the significant play of the wire in the bracket slot that has often created excessive forces when bending arch wires to compensate,” said Dr. Dwight Damon, creator of the Damon Ultima System.

“As the inventor of Damon Braces and pioneer of passive self-ligation appliances, the ability to transform orthodontic treatment using PSL as an alternative to conventional braces is now fully realized to the level I have always dreamed of. The Damon Ultima system is the epitome of reinventing how a special designed bracket and archwire assembly work together, providing orthodontists with ultimate control to deliver to patients the beautiful, healthy Damon Smile in months, not years, using biological sensible forces,” Damon said.

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The Pac-Dent ProMate CL Cordless Hygiene Handpiece provides independence from heavy cord-drag, dual-mode speed control with six speed settings, and operator comfort during prophylaxis procedures, according to the company. It also lets clinicians use any preferred disposable prophy angles on the market, Pac-Dent said. Its sterilizable outer sheath is designed to be steam-autoclavable in compliance with sterilization and infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A disposable polyethylene barrier is available to cover the handpiece as well. Additionally, it is 20% lighter than industry-leading low-speed handpieces, Pac-Dent said. It comes with a Bluetooth-powered foot pedal. And, its battery lasts through a whole day’s worth of procedures, according to the company.

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Designed for predictable replacement of maxillary laterals and mandibular incisors in narrow horizontal spaces, the Dentsply Sirona two-piece OsseoSpeed EV 3.0 S implant is available in 8-, 9-, 11-, 13-, and 15-mm lengths, according to the company. It maintains all of the unique features of the Astra Tech Implant System BioManagement Complex, the company said, which offers long-term marginal bone maintenance and aesthetic results. The OsseoSpeed surface treatment has been applied to the entire implant to the top of the first microthread as well.

For more information, call (800) 531-3481 or visit dentsplysirona.com.

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Designed for areas with limited space, Nobel Biocare’s NobelActive 3.0 small-diameter dental implant is indicated for single-unit maxillary lateral incisors and mandibular lateral and central incisors. With applications in narrow interdental space situations, it features Nobel Biocare’s TiUltra multi-zoned, ultra-hydrophilic anodized surface, which has a gradual change in topography. From a minimally rough non-porous, nano-structured implant collar to a moderately rough porous apex, this enhanced surface chemistry and topography promotes early osseointegration and enhances tissue integration at every level, Nobel Biocare said. 

For more information, call (800) 322-5001 or visit nobelbiocare.com/en-us.

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Bisco Dental Products’ FluoroCal is a fluoride- and calcium-releasing varnish indicated for application to enamel and dentin to treat hypersensitive teeth. It delivers targeted and sustained release of calcium and fluoride for more than 24 hours and provides immediate relief of sensitivity by penetrating and sealing dentin tubules, according to the company.

When tested, FluoroCal showed significantly higher fluoride uptake than other leading fluoride varnishes, Bisco said. Additionally, it contains Tri-Calcium Phosphate (TCP), which studies have shown may help strengthen enamel and build more acid-resistant mineral when combined with fluoride.

FluoroCal is available in a spearmint flavor and sweetened with xylitol, further ensuring better patient compliance, the company said. It can be purchased in a 50-count, unit-dose package, with each unit-dose container designed to be simple and easy to open. It is applied with a brush, allowing for fast and easy application, Bisco said.

For more information, call (800) 247-3368 or visit bisco.com.

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The Ambience Loupe Shield has 10 times less reflection than standard shield plastic and 97% light pass-through instead of 87%, according to the company, enabling perfect clarity, reducing eye strain, and eliminating headlight glare. Developed by periodontist Dr. Scott Yamaoka and his son Zach, a former engineer at Dyson, the shield also offers adjustable front clearance. The full visor slides up to 9 cm forward, which is enough room to fit any loupes and lights setup, the company said. The harness also is designed to be light and fully adjustable for comfort. Splash coverage was tested to the ANSI Z87.1 standard as well. And, it is authorized for sale by Health Canada and available in the United States under the FDA Emergency Use Authorization.

For more information, call (672) 513-2311 or visit ambienceppe.com.

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The Roland DGA DGSHAPE Americas SOL LCD 3D printer is designed to deliver increased speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. It can produce dental models, provisional crowns and bridges, occlusal guards, surgical guides, and more, in house quickly and easily, DGSHAPE Americas said.

The SOL LCD 3D printer prints at three times the speed of standard SLA printers and has five times the UV power of previous models to match or exceed that of DLP printers, the company said. It features 49-µm pixels and can print 4.5 cm per hour. Plus, it provides a smooth surface finish with predictable and accurate printing over the entire 128- by 80- by 140mm build plate, DGSHAPE Americas said.

With its simple platform and intuitive software, the company said, the SOL LCD 3D printer suits novices and experienced users. A user-friendly workflow and zero calibration requirements make it ready to use right out of the box, according to DGSHAPE Americas. It also is designed for reliability, durability, and easy maintenance. Additional features include:

• Touchscreen operation
• A failsafe vat frame
• Vat standoffs for longer vat film life
• A swivel-hinged UV filter hood
• A build plate designed for easy removal

“We are excited about offering this cutting-edge, easy to use 3D printer to our customers. It’s a complete, state of the art solution, and the perfect complement to our advanced family of DWX milling machines,” said Lisa Aguirre, Roland DGA’s dental solutions product manager.

“By integrating a SOL LCD 3D printer into their workflows, businesses don’t need to outsource. They can maintain full control and provide quality same-day applications with reduced turnaround time,” Aguirre said.

The printer’s bundled AI software includes more than a hundred pre-calibrated resin profiles for simple setup, instant access to resin and firmware updates, and accurate, repeatable results, the company said.

The SOL LCD 3D printer also comes with a Dual-Tank Ultrasonic Cleaning Unit, a UV Curing Kit (approved for CLII restorations), a Resin Sample Kit with model, temp, and splint materials, a spare vat tray, and a Wi-Fi dongle.

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The VisCalor Dispenser composite capsule application device warms VOCO’s 2-in-1 thermo-viscous VisCalor composites in 30 seconds while maximizing working time to as much as 2 minutes, 30 seconds, according to the company.

The warmer also uses near-infrared technology in tandem with VOCO’s unit dose, easy access capsules, the company said, which are made from a special plastic that improves the heat transfer and allows for the rapid warming of VisCalor’s TVT polymers.

While heat energy is absorbed by the composite, the device does not become hot, nor does the composite become too warm to damage the pulp, according to VOCO. This was confirmed by a third-party university study, the company said.

Additionally, the VisCalor Dispenser has a removeable, autoclavable sheath for infection control and is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that can be charged via a mini USB cable.

For more information, call (888) 658-2584, visit voco.dental, or email infousa@voco.com.

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The Buffalo Dental Chuck Saver Abbot-Robinson Bristle Brushes cover the opening of the exposed collet with a small metal shield to prevent dust and debris from reaching the internal workings of the handpiece and motor, potentially preventing malfunctions and failures. Users simply insert their brush into the handpiece as normal, the company said, and the Chuck Saver Shield will add protection.

The brushes also feature the same high-quality natural bristle brushes ideal for cleaning and polishing denture acrylics and interproximal spaces after denture deflasking, as well as for general laboratory or dental office polishing applications, Buffalo Dental said. They also provide improved performance over ordinary bristle brushes, according to the company.

Chuck Saver Bristle Brushes are available in soft, standard stiff, and extra stiff bristles, all with solid carbon steel HP mandrels for fit and durability. They are packaged in dozens and in boxes of 144. Diameters include No. 9 9/16 inch, No. 11 11/16 inch, and No. 12 3/4 inch. 

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