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YAN
KEE
!
AT
DAILY
DENTAL TRIBUNE
The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition
Saturday, January 28, 2012 — Vol. 3, No. 3
www.dental-tribune.com
friday in pictures
it’s an endo world
beyond the norm
Stuffed animals, sports
stars and a whole lot
of candy find their way
to the exhibit hall.
Endodontists, take
the plunge: The world
of CBCT and implant
surgery can be yours.
Six ways you can take
the oral health of your
patients to an entirely
different level.
” page 4
” page 7
” page 9
New products rain down
There’s one more day
to stock up on deals
By Robin Goodman, Dental Tribune
F
riday’s constant rain gave Yankee
attendees ample reason to get lost
among the educational lectures
or the aisles of the exhibit floor,
but one hardly needs an excuse when
such a variety is offered in one place.
If sitting in a lecture hall sounds a bit
stuffy, one could head over to the Live
Dentistry Arena and get wrapped up in
Dr. Michael Boschetti and Dr. Lawrence
Miller’s presentation of “Live Guided Surgery.”
However, it is certainly worth braving
a windowless room when Dr. L. Stephen
Buchanan is lecturing all day. His Friday
morning lecture covered “The Art of Endodontics: Anesthesia and Negotiation,”
while in the afternoon, he touched upon
“The Art of Endodontics: Shaping, Cleaning and Obturation.”
For those who want to lose themselves
Immediately after Dr. Michael Boschetti (not shown) and Dr. Lawrence Miller’s (not shown) ‘Live Guided Surgery’ lecture on Friday, the patient
underwent the finishing touches of her treatment as attendees trickled up to the stage to ask questions.. Photos/Robin Goodman, Dental Tribune
” See PRODUCTS, page 2
Ad
Education on the floor
If you think your educational options
here at the 2012 Yankee Dental Congress
are limited to the classroom, think again.
There are also many free courses available on the exhibit hall floor.
One of those options is the live dentistry
session, “Laser Periodontitis Treatment,”
taking place from 1–3 p.m. in the Live Dentistry Theater. Charles Braga, DMD, will
perform a Lanap surgery and explain why
this protocol should be considered.
Another free course is Richard Hargrive’s “Internet Marketing Strategies
and Google Workshop for Dentists,”
from 1–3 p.m. in Exhibit Hall Classroom
F. Learn new ways to use the web to your
advantage.
Macey Bernards, left, and Jeff Cook of Curve
Dental before Cook’s lecture on the exhibit
hall floor. Photo/Robin Goodman, Dental Tribune
For a full listing of courses being offered today, check out the official Yankee
Dental Congress program.
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Dental Tribune Daily U.S. Edition | Jan. 28, 2012
DENTAL TRIBUNE
The World’s Dental Newspaper · US Edition
Publisher & Chairman
Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com
Chief Operating Officer
Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com
Group Editor
Robin Goodman r.goodman@dental-tribune.com
Editor in Chief Dental Tribune
Dr. David L. Hoexter d.hoexter@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor Show Dailies
Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
Fred Michmershuizen
f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com
If you want a freebie that will certainly
come in handy, stop by the Accurate
Manufacturing booth (No. 1235) to snap up
one of the gel packs. The packs can be
personalized with your office information.
Product & Account Manager
Mark Eisen m.eisen@dental-tribune.com
“ PRODUCTS, Page 1
Sales & Marketing Assistant
Lorrie Young l.young@dental-tribune.com
on the exhibit hall floor, there is no
shortage of good deals and worthwhile
information to be found. For example,
DrQuickLook allows your patients to
see exactly what you’re seeing in their
mouths, which can help them understand and more readily accept the treatment you prescribe. The intraoral dental
viewer is the result of Dr. Robert F. Clark’s
15-year search for such a device until he
finally decided to create it himself. With
no cords linking you to a computer, the
viewer will likely help build patients’
trust in your work as it goes beyond full
disclosure by allowing clinicians to provide patients with an image during every
stage of the work needed. Stop by booth
No. 1246 for more information.
There are plenty of freebies to be found
on the exhibit hall floor. How about getting one that has a practical application?
Accurate Manufacturing’s gel packs
come in a variety of sizes and can be personalized with your office’s information.
New at Yankee is Patches the Penguin,
who is one among five “Happy Healers”
gel packs to be produced (the rest will
debut in February). Visit booth No. 1235
for more detailed information and to get
your gel pack sample.
Over at the Dentegra booth (No. 1434),
Colleen Moore can explain all about the
company’s dental insurance, which is
being designed for dentists by dentists.
Right now, you can get in on the ground
floor as a charter member to help the
company create the dental plan with the
treating dentist in mind. The company
connects dentists with stable, local patient populations under desirable feefor-service coverage.
Finally, don’t forget those outside edges
of the exhibit hall because that is where
nice surprises are waiting for you. At the
New York Times booth (No. 232), the offer is 50 percent off home delivery of the
Sunday paper, plus all digital access for
free.
If you sign up during the show, you
can take your pick from among a variety
of gifts, such as a $25 AMEX gift card, a
travel mug, tote bags, a throw blanket or
an umbrella.
The exhibit hall is open from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. today so there is still time to
fit it all in if you run out of time.
C.E. Manager
Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com
Marketing Manager
Anna Kataoka-Wlodarczyk
a.wlodarczyk@dental-tribune.com
Dental Tribune America, LLC
116 West 23rd St., Ste. #500
New York, N.Y. 10011
(212) 244-7181
Published by Dental Tribune America
© 2012 Dental Tribune America, LLC
All rights reserved.
Dental Tribune strives to maintain the utmost accuracy in its news and clinical reports. If you find a factual error or content that requires clarification, please
contact Managing Editor Robert Selleck at r.selleck@
dental-tribune.com.
Dr. Robert F. Clark, president of DrQuickLook (booth No. 1246), is also the inventor of the
intraoral dental viewer he kept looking to buy for the last 15 years but could never find. Get a
free box of 50 sheaths (a $79 value) if you purchase a DrQuickLook device during the show.
Dental Tribune cannot assume responsibility for the
validity of product claims or for typographical errors.
The publisher also does not assume responsibility for
product names or statements made by advertisers.
Opinions expressed by authors are their own and may
not reflect those of Dental Tribune America.
Editorial Board
Dr. Joel Berg
Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan
Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci
Dr. Gorden Christensen
Dr. Rella Christensen
Dr. William Dickerson
Hugh Doherty
Dr. James Doundoulakis
Dr. David Garber
Dr. Fay Goldstep
Dr. Howard Glazer
Dr. Harold Heymann
Dr. Karl Leinfelder
Dr. Roger Levin
Dr. Carl E. Misch
Dr. Dan Nathanson
Dr. Chester Redhead
Dr. Irwin Smigel
Dr. Jon Suzuki
Dr. Dennis Tartakow
Dr. Dan Ward
At the Dentegra Insurance Company booth (No. 1434), Colleen Moore shows off the voluminous nylon bag you can score just for stopping by to get information about the company’s
national PPO program.
Christopher McGrail has a deal
for you at the New York Times booth
(No. 232). For signing up to get the paper,
you can take your pick of a $25 AMEX gift
card, a travel mug, tote bags, a throw
blanket or an umbrella.
Tell us what you think!
Do you have general comments or
criticism you would like to share? Is
there a particular topic you would like
to see articles about in Dental Tribune?
Let us know by e-mailing feedback@
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Scenes from Yankee
Randy Jaffe, from left, Amy Shebes and Shawn Silbor at the
DentalVibe booth (No. 2217). The company offers a show special of
$100 off the purchase of a DentalVibe Injection Comfort System.
Ann O’Connor, left, and Victoria Carpenter at the Hu-Friedy press
conference on Friday morning (booth No. 1016) where they discussed
the Hu-Friedy Nevi® mascot’s induction into the National Museum of
Dentistry and the company’s new Resin 8 Colors line of scalers and
curettes.
These ladies in lavender are hygienists
Pamela Fischer-Jones, left, and Dawn Bearor.
Bearor sports a purple Heat N Click shoulder
pack over her shoulders.
Kim Burak and John Carleton were all smiles
at the Henry Schein Dentrix corner (booth
No. 2230) on Thursday.
Former New England Patriot and three-time Super Bowl champion Troy Brown signed autographs on Friday at the Glove Club booth (No. 1230).
If you’d like to throw
a few hoops in a
peaceful corner of
the exhibit hall,
head over to the
University of
Connecticut booth
(end of aisle
400/500) where
Jason Giulietti and
Jennifer Montoj will
keep the basketballs
coming your way as
well as answer any
questions you have
about the university.
Student Tendai Guy finds the hand sanitizer
spray on a string at the Medical Protective
booth (No. 1718).
Bridget McCabe, from left, Cate McLaughlin,
Debbie Ahl and Anita Yen at the Tufts
University booth (end of aisle 400/500).
Sandra, right, of Designs by Sandra (booth No. 1146) buzzes about
while suggesting different patterns for each customer to try out.
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Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan before his
Friday afternoon lecture on ‘The Art of
Endodontics: Shaping, Cleaning and
Obturation.’
Hygienist E. Jane Crocker, from left, hygienist Ruthann Zamarro, Paula Morrison and hygienist Katherine Pelullo at the Hygienist Lounge, which
is found at the end of the 2300/2400 aisle.
With ChaseHealthAdvance financing,
everyone is a winner, says Gary Lockwood
at the company’s booth (No. 1719). Spin the
wheel to walk away with a small prize
(remember, you cannot lose!).
Candy at a dental meeting? You bet! The
Candy Cottage (booth No. 1648) offers lots
of sweet treats along with some sugar-free
options and dental dog treats.
Jennifer Snodgrass, left, and Kathy Sukley at the Professional
Protector Plan booth (No. 235).
Dr. Richard Hunsinger of Bethesda, Md., left, and Nathan Steel at the
Officite booth (No. 2400) stop for a photo. Officite offers local online
marketing for doctors.
No, it’s not a space invader from another
planet. It’s a very cool looking head form
sporting a loupe at the Oroscoptic booth
(No. 2022).
Jordan Reiss speaks at the Carestream Dental
booth (No. 2007).
An aerial view of Dr. Paul Feurstein as he lectures at the High-Tech Playground
(booth No. 2634).
Photos/Robin Goodman,
Dental Tribune
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Betty Thomasson, left, and Marcy Buckler at
the VELscope-LED Dental booth (No. 2030).
Max Murphy at CarieScan (No. 1739) tells an
attendee about the company’s products.
Janie Wright, RDH, at the Preventech
booth (No. 2013) with the free stuffed
pig you’ll get if you order four or more
boxes of NEXT Prophy Paste.
Ad
Just 10 minutes a day on this machine by
ACIGI Relaxation/Fujiiryoki (booth No. 1730)
is supposed to whip your derriere into shape.
Dental assistant Katie Martel gives it a try.
Maria Terentyeva, left, and Jennifer
Dunahoo at the SNAP Instant Dental
Imaging booth (No. 1541). If you order the
program here at Yankee, you’ll receive a
Canon Selphy CP800 photo printer.
Kelly Beuregard, left, and Kellie St. Onge at
the SolmeteX booth (No. 2216) can tell you
all about amalgam separators.
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CBCT and implant surgery:
Don’t practice without them
How incorporating these two techniques can help you better put your patient first
By L . Stephen Buchanan
DDS, FICD, FACD,
It is a real honor to give a lecture endorsed by the Massachusetts Association
of Endodontics at the Yankee Dental Congress today. Boston is not only the hub
city, it is truly the hub of endodontics, influenced by the late pioneer, Dr. Herbert
Schilder.
In my opinion, the most exciting technology in our specialty is cone-beam
computer tomography (CBCT). CBCT has
really been a game changer.
For those well into their career, it will
make you want to practice another 15
years, and for those starting out, while
the investment is steep, you will quickly
find yourself at a disadvantage without
moving in this direction.
Scary, I know, but let’s take a look at
the reasons why. With the right machine (and they are not all created equal
for endodontic needs), your diagnosis
is definitive, whether it be deconstructing a failed case or used as information
gathering before any treatment commences.
You will never waste one minute hunting for a canal that doesn’t exist, and you
can never fool yourself into thinking that
not finding one means it doesn’t exist.
And competitively, CBCT imaging is the
“unfair advantage” for an endo practice.
I will also discuss bone grafting, implant surgery and why I feel endodontists are well-suited to offer this procedure. It’s not endo vs. implants; it’s
about which one is the more appropriate
choice.
It’s been said implants would be the
death-knell of endo, but it is nice to see
the downturn in the economy confirmed
About the author
L. Stephen Buchanan, DDS,
FICD, FACD, completed the
endodontic graduate program
at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1980. In 1989, he established Dental Education Laboratories, through
which he has lectured and conducted participation
courses around the world, published numerous articles and produced a video series, “The Art of Endodontics.” He is a diplomate of the American Board
of Endodontics and a fellow of the International
and American Colleges of Dentistry. He also serves
as an assistant clinical professor at the University
of Southern California School of Dentistry and at
the University of California, Los Angeles School of
Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited
to endodontics and implant surgery in Santa Barbara, Calif. Buchanan can be reached through his
company, Dental Education Laboratories, at www.
endobuchanan.com, info@endobuchanan.com or by
calling (805) 899-4529.
this to be a myth. With that said, implant
surgery is just that: a surgical procedure.
Endodontists understand surgery in apical regions near mandibular canals and
sinus spaces better than most, and nobody is more precise. We are the “understructure specialists,” and if we can offer
the choice of endo or implant surgery to
the patient, then we will never make a decision based on what is in our best interests instead of the patients’.
I hope you join me today. If not, let’s
talk when I’m back in your beautiful city
in April for the AAE meeting.
Here at Yankee
L. Stephen Buchanan, DDS, FICD, FACD, will present
“Endodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in
the Age of Implants and CBCT Imaging” from 8:30–
11:30 a.m. today in room 104A. Cost is $85.
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Renew your passion
for dentistry at LVI
By LVI Staff
Welcome to the Yankee Dental Congress 2012, and congratulations on actively moving your understanding and
professional success forward. It is only
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through excellent education that we can
individually grow and develop as dental
health professionals and, through that,
build a practice that is not just successful but delivers comprehensive and highquality care. As a patient, you expect the
best care you can find. As a dentist, you
want to deliver the best care possible.
That takes us to the power of continuing education, and as dentists, we are
faced with choices in this area. As a way
to introduce you to the Las Vegas Insti-
Contact
For more information, visit www.lviglobal.com.
tute for Advanced Dental Studies, or LVI,
we want to outline what LVI is about and
what void it fills in your practice. The
alumni who have completed programs
at LVI were given an independent survey, and unlike the typical surveys of
dentists, 99.7 percent say they love being
a dentist, and of those surveyed, 92 percent enjoy their profession more since
they started their training at LVI.
While the programs at LVI cover the
full breadth of dentistry, the most powerful and life-changing program is generally reported as being Core I, or “Advanced Functional Dentistry – The Power
of Physiologic Based Occlusion.” This
program is a three-day course designed
for clinicians and their teams to learn
together about the power of getting the
patient’s physiology on their side.
In this program, clinicians can learn
how to start the process of taking control of their practice and start to enjoy
the full benefits of owning their practice
and providing high-quality dentistry. Regardless of whether it is a solo practice or
a group setting, every dentist can start
the process of creating comprehensive
care experiences for their patients.
We will discuss why some cases that
dentists are asked by their patients to do
are actually dangerous cases to restore
cosmetically. We will discover the developmental science behind how unattractive smiles evolve and what cases may
need the help of auxiliary health-care
professionals to get the patient feeling
better. The impact of musculoskeletal
signs and symptoms will be explored as
well as how the supporting soft tissue is
the most important diagnostic tool you
have — not simply the gingiva but the
entire soft-tissue support of the structures, not just in the mouth but also in
the rest of the body.
A successful restorative practice should
not be built on insurance reimbursement schedules. An independent business should stand not on the whims and
distractions of a fee schedule but rather
on the ideal benefits of comprehensive
care balanced by the patient’s needs and
desires.
Dentistry can be a challenging and
thankless business, but it doesn’t have
to be. Through complete and comprehensive diagnosis, there is an amazing
world of thank yous and hugs and tears
that our patients bring to us — but only
when we can change their lives. The Core
I program at LVI is the first step on that
journey. That’s why when you call, we
will answer the phone: “LVI, where lives
are changing daily!”
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Oral health care moves
beyond ‘Open wide’
An interview with Dr. Veronica Sanchez, Global Scientific Communication ER Manager at Procter & Gamble
Here at Yankee
By Robin Goodman, Dental Tribune
If you would like to learn more about these kits,
What is the story behind the new motto on
the booth, “Go Beyond ‘Open Wide’”?
Dr. Veronica Sanchez: When you go to the
dentist’s office, what is the first thing the
dentist or dental hygienist says after you
sit down in the exam chair? “Please open
wide.” Thus, because Crest and Oral-B are
partners with dental professionals, we
want to make certain the care of their
patients doesn’t end when they leave the
dental office.
Care begins when they ask the patient to open his or her mouth wide, and
it continues after the patient returns
home and uses the recommended dental
products over and over again. You’ll see
when you look at our booth, compared
to other dental conventions, that we
have reshaped our booth in two ways.
We changed the visuals that are used
and the way that we are communicating
and helping dental professionals to take
care of their patients, given the different
needs they may have.
In “Going Beyond ‘Open Wide,’” I see the
company is presenting some very specific
options. Would you please tell me about
those?
At Procter & Gamble, and especially at
Crest and Oral-B, we say the consumer
is boss. In our case, our consumers are
dental professionals, so we have been in
constant dialogue with them about what
their patients are asking them for when
in the dental office.
We discovered there are six specific
answers patients were giving: better
care of gingivitis, whitening, a daily
cleaning routine, better care of sensitivity, the oral health of their children and
oral-health concerns for those who wear
braces.
In response to these answers, we designed six different regimens that are
tailored to each one of the concerns. In
addition, in order to help the dental professional remember these six regimens
so they can recommend them to their
patients, we came up with archetypes.
For example, did you know that one
of every two consumers in the United
States faces gingivitis, meaning blood
in the sink, when brushing? So this is 50
percent of the population at some point
in their lives.
Gingivitis is serious, obviously, because
if left untreated, it leads to periodontitis
and tooth loss. We represent this pinnacle with Mount Everest, because it is
something that can be prevented. We
offer the best solution for this situation
with our toothpaste, dental floss and
toothbrushes because they are tailored
to prevent plaque and gingivitis. This at-
please stop by the booth (No. 1005), speak to your
local Crest Oral-B representative or visit www.
dentalcare.com.
Dr. Veronica Sanchez, Global Scientific Communication ER Manager at Procter & Gamble
(booth No. 1005). Photo/Provided by Robin Goodman, Dental Tribune
home solution is called Clinical Gingivitis
System.
When we asked consumers how they
would like to appear to others, the answer, especially from women, was usually, “I want to look beautiful.” When
asked what makes them look beautiful,
the reply was, “When I have whiter teeth.”
In addition, when we asked dentists, they
commented that this is one of the things
that they believe their patients are in
need of.
Crest and Oral-B have a wonderful
regimen for whitening teeth called Crest
and Oral-B 3D white. We not only have
a paste that specifically whitens teeth,
but there is also an electric toothbrush
and a dental floss. More importantly, we
have what I think is the best invention
for everyone to achieve whiter teeth —
it’s called the Crest 3D White Whitening
Strips.
Today, these strips use our newest technology — called “advanced seal” — that
really molds to the teeth. They are easy
to use and assists with compliance. When
patients use all of these products together, they are going to see whiter teeth in
just one day. So this archetype is represented by a couple that is getting married, a day upon which everyone wants to
look his and her best. This at-home solution is called System Whitening.
There are other people who don’t presently have any issues with their oral
health, but they always want to make certain their mouth is clean and feels fresh
to them. This archetype is represented by
a man who is jogging. These are the many
people who take care of their health by
eating right, watching their weight and
engaging in daily exercise.
For this group, we offer Crest and OralB with Scope, which has a paste, a rinse
and an electric toothbrush. Each of these
works together, so the user is going to
feel his or her mouth is five times more
fresh and clean by using these products
in unison. This at-home solution is called
System Daily Clean.
The other archetype is a group that has
tooth sensitivity, and [this complaint] is
one that dentists commented was the
most often heard among patients. This
at-home solution is called System Sensitivity, and it includes a new addition to
the electric toothbrush that allows the
user three points of control to prevent
the application of too much pressure
when brushing. The first point of control is a part of Oral-B Professional Care
Smart Series toothbrushes, which have
three modes of action: oscillating, pulsating and rotating. So when the patient
is brushing his or her teeth and is pressing too hard, the pulsating mode stops.
The next point of control is a light in
the handle that turns on. These toothbrushes also have a SmartGuide, which
is a coach that looks at you from the
mirror and tells you how you are doing.
When the SmartGuide shows a red unhappy face, the patient knows he or she
is brushing too hard. So this is the first
toothbrush that is coaching patients
with sensitive teeth how to brush.
The next at-home solution is called
System Kids and actually features two
options, one that is called Oral-B Stages
and the other that is Crest Oral-B PRO
HEALTH FOR ME. Stages has three sections, for ages 4 to 24 months; for ages 2
to 4 years; and for ages 5 to 7 years. Each
section was designed to address children’s dentition, dexterity and development as they grow.
PRO HEALTH FOR ME is the first complete collection of oral-care products
specifically designed for 8- to 12-yearold patients. It features cool packaging,
but what’s included prevents caries,
strengthens enamel and freshens breath.
This system encourages children to get
in the habit of using the different products, so they can achieve optimum oral
health in conjunction with regular visits
to their dentist.
The final at-home solution is called
System OrthoEssentials, which includes
four different products, one of which is
the Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries
5000 electric toothbrush with SmartGuide, plus Oral-B Ortho and Oral-B
Power Tip® brush heads. This SmartGuide
is a bit different, however, in that it tells
kids to brush for at least three minutes.
We also provide a system that engages
the orthodontist, the general practitioner, the child’s parents and, of course, the
child as well. The four of them form an
agreement to follow certain guidelines
so the money the parents are spending
on orthodontics doesn’t go to waste.
So the goal of this group of systems
is clearly for us to collaborate with the
dental professional. After getting the kit
from the dentist, the patients can purchase the consumable items they need —
floss, toothpaste and mouth wash — by
going to their local store in order to help
them maintain their regime.
I understand that Crest 3D White
Whitestrips® now adhere better to teeth?
What brought about this change?
When we spoke to consumers, they commented that after the 30 minutes of
prescribed time wearing the strips, they
would be slipping down a bit. They also
didn’t particularly care for the fact that
you couldn’t talk while wearing them, as
people would notice.
In order to improve upon these hurdles, we contained the gel in a way that is
four separate layers. This means the gel
is separate from the layer that allows the
strip to adhere to the teeth, and it molds
perfectly to the mouth now so it doesn’t
slip down. You can talk and even drink
while wearing the strips now.
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Triotray Pro: Accuracy matters
Disposable dual-arch trays are popular
tools for impression taking, but they do
have a sometimes-undeserved reputation for inaccuracy.
Mindful of the perception, however,
and seeking to produce a dual-arch
tray that was unquestionably accurate,
Triodent developed Triotray Pro, a reusable, rigid, stainless-steel tray with single-use mesh inserts.
Not only does the Triotray Pro produce
impressions at least as accurate as those
from full-arch trays, but like most of its
dual-arch ilk, Triotray Pro uses less impression material, so the technique is
quicker and it’s more comfortable for the
patient.
Here at Yankee
For more information or to see the Triotray Pro for
yourself, stop by the Triodent booth, No. 2426
According to Triodent, lab technicians
love it, too, for its accuracy and the fact
it’s easy to work with.
“The Triotray Pro has been evaluated
by a lot of labs, and the feedback is 100
percent — this is the tray labs would like
their clients to use,” Triodent CEO Simon
McDonald said. “Remakes become a
thing of the past when their dentists use
Triotray Pro.”
McDonald said the Triotray Pro completely overcomes the issues of distor-
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Lindsey Hirzel, from left, Pam Zachman,
April Campbell, Morgan Essert, Dawn Baiko
and Cindy Hughes at the Triodent booth
(No. 2426). Photo/Robin Goodman, Dental Tribune
tion common to many disposable trays,
and he said his new tray will produce
upper, lower and bite registration impressions as accurate as any full-arch
tray.
Key features
• Stainless-steel frame: The frame is made
from polished stainless steel, which
helps keep patient discomfort to a minimum, and cleaning is extremely easy.
The frame manages to be very firm despite having a thin connector to fit behind the last molar.
• Low-cost inserts: One of the major
benefits of the Triotray Pro is the low
cost of the inserts. After the initial tray
purchase, running costs are around half
those of most disposable trays. The plastic rims of the inserts slot into grooves in
the tray walls. The mesh is progressively
passive toward the mesial end, allowing
the dentist to record deep occlusal patterns accurately.
• Any impression material will do:
Triotray Pro works with any impression
material, so there’s no need to use a special rigid impression material necessary
with many other trays, and because the
flared walls of the tray lock in the impression material, adhesive is optional.
• Rigidity equals accuracy: The lingual
wall of the tray acts as a tongue retractor, keeping the tongue in a passive position where it cannot interfere with the
impression, a major cause of distortion.
Along with the tray’s general rigidity,
this ensures the overall accuracy of the
tray is remarkable.
• Two sizes fit all: The Triotray Pro comes
in two sizes — large for when a wisdom
tooth is present and small when it is not.
Both trays are suitable for crowns and
bridges, and they are ideal for making
temporary crowns.
• Easy clean: The tray and the fresh
impression are sent intact to the lab for
modeling, as with any other tray. When
the tray comes back, you simply rip or
slide the old impression out of the tray,
dispose of the impression, give the tray
a wipe and autoclave it. Cleaning could
hardly be simpler.
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calm-it desensitizer
DENTSPLY Caulk has patented its integrated brush unit-dose delivery system
used for Calm-It™ Desensitizer.
U.S. patent No. 7,959,370 was awarded
to DENTSPLY for its all-in-one unit dose
dispenser that includes an integrated
application brush. The built-in brush
makes application of the desensitizing
material easier and faster. The steps are
simple: snap open the unit dose vial, apply and gently air dry.
Calm-It Desensitizer is fast and provides pain relief in seconds. It lasts,
Photo/Provided by Axis Dental
eliminating or reducing dentinal hypersensitivity and eliminating discomfort
from cervical erosions for six months.
Calm-it Desensitizer is well-tolerated
by other dental materials such as restoratives, adhesives, cements, temporary materials and amalgams. Calm-it
Desensitizer comes in a 6 ml bottle.
For more information, contact your
local DENTSPLY Caulk distributor, call
(800) 532-2855, go to www.caulk.com or
stop by the booth, No. 2412.
Photo/Provided by DENTSPLY Caulk
razor sculpt
Razor Sculpt is a new generation of
advanced trimming and finishing carbides that respond to a feather touch
and carve an exceptionally smooth surface.
The unique cutting path provides efficient, chatter-free cutting while clearing excess material without gouging or
striations often left by diamond instruments. The one-step finisher is optimal
for both anterior and posterior restorations and for adjusting provisionals.
The Razor Sculpt finisher is available
in five packs through authorized Axis
Dental distributors.
For more information, call (800) 3555063, visit www.axisdental.com or stop
by the Axis Dental booth, No. 1927, here
at Yankee Dental.
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