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Impregum Soft Polyether Tray Impression Material: Better than any VPS?

April 26, 2009

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Impregum Soft Polyether tray impression material provides dental professionals with the benefits of a polyether and the convenient dispensing style of a vinyl polysiloxane (VPS). Dental professionals choose Impregum Soft impression material to enhance the quality of their impressions and increase the efficiency in their practices by reducing retakes, remakes, and adjustments. Its hydrophilicity allows for better impressions in moist conditions, and its unique flow properties offer excellent precision and accuracy of fit.

According to 3M the manufacturer of Impregum Soft Polyether Tray Impression Material:
Impregum Soft Polyether Impression Materials are:

Better than any VPS for detail reproduction in a wet environment. It displaces moisture right from the start of the mix – when it counts – for void-free impressions.

Better than any VPS for achieving precise-fitting restorations, due to polyether’s unique snap-set behavior. It will not start setting before the working time ends, and when it does set, it does so immediately.

Better than any VPS at capturing fine detail for better-fitting crowns, reducing crown adjustments. It flows better into the toughest spots, yet does not slump – and offers the best flow behavior during the entire working time.

Less-rigid; soft polyether is easier to remove – great for dual-arch trays.

More at: http://www.realpolyether.com/main/home.aspx

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Flexi-Overdenture: Dentures In A Snap!

April 26, 2009

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Based upon a patented split-shank post, the ball and socket attachment delivers all the benefits of the Flexi-Post for highest retention of full and partial dentures. The attachment can be placed without lab assistance providing a simple, inexpensive overdenture at chairside.

An overdenture that’s supported by the split-shank Flexi-Post delivers maximum retention with minimal stress. The unique split-shank prevents root fracture, and absorbs stress by gradually closing during placement. Insertion is easier and cleaner because the split shank creates vertical blades which sweep debris into the split. Additionally, you get a better, more secure fit at the area where the canal widens, because the Flexi-Overdenture post has a second tier that widens at the same point. This
makes Flexi-Overdenture the most retentive overdenture around.

The Flexi-Overdenture® EZ-Change® attachment is a new patented keeper and cap system that allows for “quick and easy” nylon cap insert replacement, while utilizing the current overdenture post system. A metal keeper is permanently cold cured into the denture to hold a threaded nylon cap insert. When worn, this cap may easily be removed, requiring only seconds for replacement, thereby considerably shortening chair time.


There are no limitations to the Flexi-Overdenture System. In fact, we recommend it for use as an invisible attachment with a partial denture. The Flexi-Post Overdenture Attachment is simply an essential part of every restorative dental practice.

More at: http://www.edsdental.com/

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FenderMate: A Revolutionary One-Piece Wedge and Matrix Application

April 26, 2009

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Choosing a matrix technique for normal sized Class II preparation often ends up with a sectional matrix for a good result. Most sectional matrix systems are applied starting with the placing of the matrix which is secured with a wedge of suitable size. The matrix is held against the tooth surface with a retentive ring which separate the teeth helping to create a good contact point. This is a functional but time consuming and complicated procedure. The FenderMate aids fast and efficient restorations with a one-piece wedge and matrix application.

In Directa’s quest to design high quality useful products, the next logical step after the FenderWedge is the development of FenderMate, a revolutionary wedge and section matrix combined. The FenderMate offers a two-in-one step procedure like nothing else on the market. Featuring a pre-shaped contact and a flexible wing that separates the teeth and firmly seals the cervical margin, FenderMate inserts as easily and rapidly as a wedge. With its optimal matrix curvature, matrix and wedge are inserted as one and can be placed in only 5 seconds - ready for restoration, no ring needed. The unique wedge design with collapsing wing accommodates most approximal spaces.

Learn more at: http://www.jsdental.com/

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