Stylus ATC Handpiece: Better Than Standard Air Driven Handpieces?

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Midwest has just come out with a new hybrid high-speed handpiece called the Stylus ATC, which runs partly on air and partly on electric. But is this much better than standard air driven high speed handpieces?

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 iBond Self Etch: The Ideal Bonding Agent?

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I would like to use just one bonding system for all my bonding needs. Is iBond the answer?

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 Ultra-Etch: The Gold Standard for Phosphoric Acid Etchant?

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I saw an advertisement for Ultradent claims that their 35% phosphoric acid is the ‘Gold Standard’ for phosphoric acid etchant. Is there any truth to this claim?

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 Silent Nite: Treatment for Snoring?

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I am reading more and more about Sleep Dentistry and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and some of my patients who snore have started to ask me about wearing an appliance, like Silent Nite. I´m wondering what other dentists are doing?

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 Filtek LS: Lowest Polymerization Shrinkage?

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Is there good research to back up the claim that Filtek LS provides the lowest polymerization shrinkage and does this really make that much difference?

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 D-Fine Shape Burs: Shape and Polish at the Same Time

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These are a set of slow speed contra-angle polishing burs that also polish as they shape, so the two processes are completed in one-step.

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 Snap On Smile to Increase Vertical Dimension?

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Can Snap-On Smile be used for more than cosmetics, such as to open the bite - increase the vertical dimension?

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 Caries I.D.: An Improved Method of Caries Detection?

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With all the adverse publicity about using a sharp explorer which may puncture an intact enamel surface over a carious lesion, I am looking for an alternative method of caries detection that is reliable and I’m intrigued by the Caries ID.

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 Calset Composite Warmer: Does it Improve the Quality of Composite Restorations?

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There is some controversy over the use of flowable composite. I have heard some lecturers say not to use it because of its high polymerization contraction…

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 Composi-Tight Matrix Forceps: Does it Make the Removal of the Sectional Matrix Easier?

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I tried out the Composi Tight Matrix Forceps at a recent dental meeting and it seemed to make placement and removal of the sectional matrix much easier.

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 Vitrebond Plus: Reduce Post-Op Sensitivity to Zero?

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Some of my colleagues that use glass ionomer bases claim that Vitrebond Plus reduces post-op sensitivity to almost zero…

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 Demetron Demi: Faster Time for True Cure?

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I have been using the Demetron LED and I have to replace it now, so I was looking at the Demetron Demi which has just come out.

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 Enamel Loc Self-Etching Sealant: Is it Reliable?

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We are intrigued with the new self-etching sealant system, Enamel Loc, but have heard varying accounts of its reliability.

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 Starfill 2B Dual Cure Composite: Any Suggestions?

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I have been using Starfill 2B (Danville) a dual fill flowable resin for Class II proximal boxes. The delivery tube is also bulky and difficult to use in small areas.

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 V-Ring: Easier Method for Achieving Tight Interproximal Contact?

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I just started using the V-Ring from Australia. I have never had such an easy and predictable method for achieving tight interproximal contact. The V-Ring engages the interproximal area just like the Palodent and Garrison rings.

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