New products and focus on impression materials

SIMPLE AND SPEEDY IMPRESSIONS

Until recently, alginate has been the only viable option for certain dental impressions. The fast setting times, mild avours and low cost have long been attractive qualities of alginate. But there are considerable downsides. These include poor dimensional stabil ity, hazardous dust, messy, repetitive hand mixing, and above all, a lot of wasted time. Now, theres a better way AlgiNot from Kerr. AlgiNot is an extremely cost effective, reliable alternative. It is a high-quality material that delivers exceptional accuracy and perform ance. Presented in self-mixing sausage cartridges AlgiNot is revolutionary. It is simple to use and saves the den tal assistant a tremendous amount of time and energy, giving your prac tice the opportunity to accommodate more patients. Reader response number 50

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PRODUCT NEWS

FRESH APPROACH

Traditional time consuming and often messy impressions are no longer needed when you opt for the CEREC 3D CAD/ CAM system. Impressions are not always 100% accurate resulting in costly remakes which patients do not enjoy. The CEREC system takes an optical impression of the preparation and the antagonist, resulting in probably the most accurate impression you will ever have taken. To allow you complete con trol of the nished prosthesis you spec ify the positions of the margins and the proximal contacts. The CEREC system goes on to swiftly fabricate the crown, inlay, onlay or veneer accurately and to the very highest quality. CEREC auto matically accurately computes the occlu sal contacts referring to the antagonist to do so resulting in the perfect t. You will nd the t to be superb as the margin for error has been removed, and the function, wear, durability and aes thetics of a CEREC prosthesis are second to none. In addition, this high-tech piece of equipment allows you to place the new prosthesis in the same visit saving you and your patient time and laboratory fees and any embarrassment at having to wear a temporary whilst waiting for the nal prosthesis to be tted. For a demonstration of the CEREC 3D system contact Sirona Dental Systems Limited. Reader response number 52

NEW BITE REGISTRATION MATERIAL

Occlufast CAD is a new scannable bite registration silicone. This A-silicone does not absorb the light, allowing it to register on CAD/CAM scanners. Occlu fast CAD has all the properties of its award winning sister product Occlufast Rock, with a rigid nal set and a setting time in the mouth of up to 60 seconds. A limited number of free cartridges are available with your rst order. For further details and a list of UK stockists call Zhermack on 07870 690811, email

uk@zhermack.com or check out the website www.zhermack.com with a link on the home page. Reader response number 51

FREE BUSINESS REVIEWS

PracticeWorks is pleased to announce a new subsidiary company, Practice Consulting.

To mark the occasion it is offering free half-day business reviews to the rst 50 practices contacting it for a consultation. To qualify applications must be received before October 31 2008.

Expert advice will be available on all aspects of practice and nancial man agement. Make sure you start the new year on a solid footing. Reader response number 53

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PRECISION AND CONTROL

Its all about choice at Evident with their new VPS impression materials, the lat est addition to their Desirable Consuma bles range. Evident have the ideal impression material for every technique and speed, allowing you to easily select the most suitable impression material for all your clinical needs. This extensive collection offers you the choice of precise setting times ranging from First Quarter, the super fast setting impression material with a total setting time of only 105 sec onds, through to Star VPS, a regular set impression material with a total setting time of four and a half minutes. With VPS impression materials you can be sure youll be using the highest

CHOICE MATERIALS
Choosing a new impression material is often risky, but you can be assured that R&S Turboex from Dental Sky is the perfect A-silicone that provides exceptional detail reproduction. This complete range allows you to use your existing technique, be it the wash technique or double mixing. The light bodied material is easily dispensed and does not slump even when placed in the upper arches. Hav ing extremely high levels of hydro compatibility, Turboex impressions will always provide precise impres sions even when in contact with gin gival uid and blood. With a high dimensional stabil ity and an excellent elastic memory, removal of the set impression is sim ple. The material is so stable that you can make several models from a single impression without any risk of deformation. Should you prefer a C-silicone mate rial, look no further than Turbosil. This dimensionally stable impression material provides superb contrast, making your impressions easier to read. Turbosil is extremely economic without any compromise on quality. Reader response number 56

quality polymers and llers and in addi tion the super-hydrophilic wash mate rial delivers a high-gloss surface, all guaranteeing an accurate and detailed nal impression. Make the right choice for your prac tice with VPS impression materials and experience improved precision and control over the dental impressions you create. Reader response number 54

MAKE A FASTER IMPRESSION

GC has produced a range of impression materials that set in super fast time with Exafast NDS. The Exafast NDS family of addition cured silicones provide high qual ity, accurate and consistent impres sions every time. Exafast NDS allows you to produce very smooth and highly precise impressions in only two minutes, improving productiv ity and maximising the comfort of your patients.

GC Exafast Putty is an extremely fast setting putty material, ideally for use in the single step technique. In combination with other GC Exa fast NDS materials its working time of 45 seconds and setting time of two minutes 15 seconds offers you the perfect combination of speed and precision. The Exafast wash material is avail able in three viscosities to suit your preferred technique. All are supplied in cartridges for speed and ease of appli cation. As the material sets so quickly there is less risk of distortion due to movement during the setting. With a high degree of elasticity, excellent tear resistance and good dimensional stability Exafast NDS ensures that your impressions are per fect every time. Reader response number 55

SOFT LININGS LAUNCH

GC is proud to introduce GC Tissue Con ditioner. This all-in-one soft reline and conditioning material has been classed as the next generation of acrylic soft reline materials, patented by GC. The product makes denture wearing more comfortable, allowing time for the soft tissue to adjust to new den tures seamlessly. This material is useful for taking functional impressions and
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has proved to be particularly valuable following implant surgery. With a setting time of just ve minutes in the mouth, Tissue Conditioner ows evenly and perfectly over the denture surfaces eliminating any ridges or imper fections, therefore relieving pressure points. The surface smoothness of this material enables it to be easily kept clean and more hygienic than other materials currently available. The unique patented

formulation and special coating protects against deterioration and the long last ing softness continually adapts to the mouth, allowing changes in the mucosa over a period of time for better healing and patient comfort. When it is time for the material to be removed, simply peel away from the denture without any resi due being left behind. It is available in white and pink. Reader response number 57
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COLOURFUL CHOICES
Your impression trays are as impor tant as the impression material that you use. Plastic trays need to be rigid to prevent any deformation of the impression materials, comfortable for your patients and available in a good assortment of sizes. R&S Supratrays t these criteria. In a variety of sizes and shapes, R&S impression trays are economically priced. Choose from Posterior, Anterior, Quadrant, Sideless or Full-Arch trays for precise impression taking even in the most inaccessible areas of the mouth. Many technicians prefer their cli ents to use metal trays for a higher degree of accuracy but often the price is prohibitive. Take a look at the R&S metal impression trays and you will

be surprised! You may opt for stain less steel or aluminium perforated re usable trays, both of which are fully autoclaveable and are more rigid than the highest quality plastic trays. Whatever your choice of impression trays, favourite manufacturer Dental Sky can supply them to you quickly and economically. Reader response number 58

PRE-STERILE BURS
Be smart and safe. Make sure you use Primas high quality Sterisafe burs. These pre-sterile burs are single-use and packaged in individual pouches for ease of use. They are available in diamond, tungsten, carbide or steel

rotary instruments. These burs are fast becoming a vital element in the battle against cross infec tion. All you have to do is unwrap the rotary instrument, pop in the handpiece and you are ready to go. Reader response number 59

TRAVELLING RIGHT
Once you have your patients taking good care of their teeth and gums in the bathroom, you have to ensure they have the right tools to carry on their good habits when they are on the move. With Travel Sets from Curaprox, patients have everything they need in a compact package that ts into hand bags, gym bags, glove boxes, and can be taken on holiday without taking up valuable space. Each colourful translucent box contains: A mini tube of Curasept toothpaste with 0.05% chlorhexidine and 0.05% uoride An anatomically shaped tartar stick with a patented mineral-based surface designed to facilitate tartar removal

A modied Curaprox CS3960 tooth

brush with a super-soft head and detachable handle, for folding away. Rells are easy to purchase, with 75 ml toothpaste tubes, tartar stick packs of 10, and toothbrushes with detach able or standard handles. The cost effective, practical sets themselves can be purchased in packs of 12. Reader response number 60

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