Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (December 22, 2016) – COLTENE presents ALPEN ShapeGuard, a new line of diamond impregnated polishers that are strong in polishing, gentle on surfaces.

ShapeGuard's new spiral wheel design offers flexible lamellas for beautiful results with universal composite and ceramic restorative materials. ShapeGuard polishers are indicated for polishing incisal, labial, buccal, and lingual surfaces.

ShapeGuard Composite Plus is a simple two-step system, and ShapeGuard Ceramic Plus is a three-step system.  Both Composite Plus and Ceramic Plus polishers are autoclavable for an enhanced lifespan.

Composite Plus polishers are ideal for COLTENE’s new BRILLIANT EverGlow Universal submicron hybridcomposite, Fill-Up Bulk Fill, or COMPONEER pre-fabricated composite veneers.

Both Composite Plus and Ceramic Plus ShapeGuard polishers are available in 5-pack refills. Additionally, Composite Plus polishers are available in a convenient 4-pack assortment and Ceramic Plus polishers are available in a 3-pack assortment. All products are now available for sale in the United States and Canada. Further information on ALPEN ShapeGuard may be found here.