New Products
Figure A | Obsidian™
Obsidian Lithium Silicate Ceramic Milling Blocks from Zahn Dental is a glass ceramic material indicated for the fabrication of full-contour crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays. With 14 shades, this ceramic blends so well with natural dentition, you can match vital translucency with less inventory, without sacrificing strength. zahndental.com
— Zahn Dental
Figure B | SmearOFF™
Vista Dental Products introduces the patent-pending EDTA based formula SmearOFF, which not only effectively removes the smear layer, but also kills bacteria in one easy step. SmearOFF formula is enhanced with Chlorhexidine, and unlike other mixes, is compatible with Sodium Hypochlorite, eliminating steps and saving time with each procedure. vista-dental.com
— Vista Dental Products
FIgure C | MDI Pink Metal Housings
For the 3M™ ESPE™ MDI Mini Dental Implants, the esthetics of the metal housings have been improved with a new pink color that helps the housings blend more naturally with dentures. These implants are an alternative for patients who cannot withstand the rigors of conventional implant surgery, don’t have enough bone to allow for full-sized implants to be placed, or are seeking a lower cost option than traditional implant treatment. 3MESPE.com
— 3M ESPE
Figure D | SD Plus™
With the SD Plus intraoral camera from DrQuickLook, no computer, software, or integration is needed. If importing images is required, remove the SD Card and use with any computer using any practice management software. The SD Plus features a high-definition camera wand, large anti-glare touch screen, quick draw, and FaceCam. drquicklook.com
— DrQuickLook
Figure E | Surgical Kit Sterilization Tray
This new luxury surgical kit from Hi-Tec can accommodate simultaneously all drills and tools for Internal Hex Implants, Conical connection implants, and Tri-lobe Implants. The new sterilization tray has a transparent cover and a lower compartment for the direct driver. hitec-implants.com
— Hi-Tec Implants
Figure F | ReelMatrix™ Margin Elevation Band
Garrison’s all-new ReelMatrix Margin Elevation Band allows for proper adaptation and seal of deep margins so that a composite margin elevation can be performed. The deep margin elevation technique is a useful, non-surgical approach to treating deep localized margins. With this system, the technique has been significantly improved for an easier, faster, and more predictable application. garrisondental.com
— Garrison Dental