35NEWTONS Releases New Screw Channel Barrier for Implants

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35NEWTON's new FirstPlug is designed to be placed in the screw channel of implant restorations.

35NEWTONS® has released a new screw channel barrier for implant dentistry called FirstPlug®. FirstPlug is a patented medical-grade polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material that is designed to be placed into the screw channel of implant restorations.

FirstPlug is said to be engineered for safety and efficiency and eliminates the need for industrial pipe thread tape (Teflon), cotton pellets, gutta-percha, or silicone. It is manufactured in the US following strict protocols and quality systems. It can also be autoclaved in the dental practice.

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