New Dental Products - October 9 - 13, 2023

[ 3D Printing Resin ]

OnX Tough 2 from SprintRay. Image credit: © SprintRay, Inc

OnX Tough 2

Digital dentistry and 3D printing solutions company SprintRay Inc has introduced OnX Tough 2, a new 3D printing resin granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for fixed, implant-supported denture prosthetics, according to a press release from the company.OnX Tough 2 is designed to be a game-changer in the world of digital dentistry, featuring best-in-class fracture toughness and what are said to be lifelike esthetics, made possible by SprintRay's proprietary NanoFusion™ technology. This proprietary process suspends the optimal amount of ceramic in the formulation, minimizing mixing and enhancing structural integrity, according to SprintRay. The result is a resin suitable for demanding dental applications, particularly implant-supported dentures. Dentists can now utilize an integrated, streamlined 3D printing chairside workflow with OnX Tough 2, allowing them to produce full arch, fixed denture restorations with desired toughness and optimal translucency for high-quality, same-day smiles, per the press release. This innovation enables dental professionals to 3D print up to 10 fixed dentures in just 30 minutes, providing a significant leap in efficiency compared to traditional methods.OnX Tough 2 introduces a new chemistry for dentistry, with formulations available in shades Bleach, A1, and A2. These shades, combined with NanoFusion technology, enhance structural integrity and deliver high-precision shade matching and improved color stability. The fixed dentures printed with OnX Tough 2 offer optimal radiopacity for imaging diagnostics, treatment planning, and monitoring healing and progress.

SprintRay

SprintRay.com

IBT Flex Resin | Image Credit: © Formlabs

[3D Printing Resin]

IBT Flex Resin

New IBT Flex Resin is designed to deliver consistent and predictable outcomes in the printing of highly accurate indirect bonding trays and direct composite restoration guides. The 3D printing material provides cost-effective and time-efficient alternatives to traditional production methods such as molding.IBT Flex Resin, a Class I FDA-registered, biocompatible material, provides consistent and predictable outcomes in the printing of highly accurate indirect bonding trays and direct composite restoration guides. With enhanced flexibility, tear resistance, and translucency, this material empowers dental labs and clinics to save time and costs while maintaining the precision required for the seamless application of orthodontic brackets and restorative composite materials. Acknowledging the advantages of patient-specific care made possible through 3D printing, Formlabs is poised to drive progress with materials that reduce production costs and time. This expansion of access to 3D-printed dental guides, surgical models, medical components, and devices marks a pivotal moment in personalized healthcare and digital dentistry, according to the company.

Formlabs 

617-702-8476

formlabs.com

VITA VIONIC® DENT DISC multiColor | Image Credit: © VITA North America

[Digital Dentures]

VITA VIONIC® DENT DISC multiColor

VITA VIONIC® DENT DISC multiColor disc for milling allows users to mill teeth for partial and full dentures via CAD/CAM. Within the company’s VITA VIONIC SOLUTIONS portfolio, you can now choose between prefabricated and individually created teeth. Featuring high-quality composite (inorganically filled PMMA), the new disc is said to be significantly more abrasion-resistant than comparable products. Additionally, the manufacturer is continuing to offer its selection of high-quality analog VITA premium teeth for digitally created dentures as well. The integrated shade gradient also makes the VITA VIONIC DENT DISC multiColor unique on the dental market. The disc is part of the company’s expanded VITA VIONIC SOLUTIONS portfolio that offers users more freedom of choice for workflow and dental materials. Regardless of the hardware and software systems used, the expansion offers new possibilities in esthetics and efficiency for digital dentures.

VITA North America

800-828-3839

vitanorthamerica.com

VITA VIONIC® BASE DISC HI | Image Credit: © VITA North America

[Digital Dentures]

VITA VIONIC® BASE DISC HI

The VITA VIONIC BASE DISC HIdisc for milling the denture base via CAD/CAM offers an improved material formulated to be impact-resistant and more durable than its predecessor. In addition, the BASE DISC HI is available in 3 lively gingiva shades (a fourth shade is being developed), which appear even more natural for full and partial dentures. Additional features are high stability due to high-impact modification and optimal fit to the alveolar ridge. It is part of the company’s expanded VITA VIONIC SOLUTIONS portfolio that offers users more freedom of choice for workflow and dental materials. Regardless of the hardware and software systems used, the expansion offers new possibilities in esthetics and efficiency for digital dentures.

VITA North America

800-828-3839

vitanorthamerica.com

VITA VIONIC® DIGITAL VIGO Denture Library | Image Credit: © VITA North America

[Digital Dentures]

VITA VIONIC® DIGITAL VIGO Denture Library
The flexible VITA VIONIC DIGITAL VIGO Denture Library works with both partial and full dentures and with milled and printed restorations. The company is revamping its denture tooth library, with 3Shape already involved and exocad to follow. As VITA reorganizes its dental database, in the future, users will be able to digitally design try-in dentures, denture bases, and teeth, and then 3D print them or mill them. The database soon will be available for the denture modules of 3Shape and exocad. Dental laboratory technicians and clinicians can choose from a total of 7 predefined setup concepts for partial and full dentures, including crossbite and the recently added setup concepts for straight setup lingualized, straight setup buccalized, and Dutch lingualized occlusion. This development means that the VITA VIONIC DIGITAL VIGO denture tooth database enables simple and time-saving digital design and manufacture using all common open CAM and 3D print systems. The denture tooth library for 3Shape became available this past summer, while VITA states it will be available soon for exocad.

VITA North America

800-828-3839
vitanorthamerica.com

The new Listerine Clinical Solutions mouthwash line. | Image Credit: © Kenvue Inc.

Listerine Clinical Solutions

The new Listerine Clinical Solutions mouthwash line features 3 distinct formulations designed to meet specific patient needs—Antiseptic Gum Health Mouthwash, Breath Defense Mouthwash, and Teeth Strength Mouthwash. Clinical Solutions Antiseptic Gum Health mouthwash is loaded with more tartar-preventing zinc chloride than other Listerine Antiseptic products and is the first mouthwash to promise reduced gingivitis and a remarkable 64% decrease in gum bleeding within just 1 week compared to brushing alone, according to the company. Additionally, using Listerine Antiseptic is said to provide patients with 4.6 times more prolonged plaque reduction above the gumline between dental hygiene visits compared to dental flossing. This new formula is specifically crafted to optimize the oral microbiome for gum health without altering healthy salivary flow or oral pH. Clinical Solutions Breath Defense offers 24-hour fresh breath when used twice daily and includes zinc chloride and cutting-edge technology that neutralizes and transforms odor molecules, along with 4 essential oils that effectively combat bacteria. Clinical Solutions Teeth Strength formulation is powered by Rapid Fusion Technology and reinforces tooth surfaces by enhancing fluoride uptake and promoting remineralization. Used in conjunction with brushing, it reportedly repairs enamel immediately, preventing cavities and making teeth three times stronger and longer lasting.

Kenvue Inc.

732-524-0400

kenvue.com

[ Biomaterial Membrane ]

Biotivity™ A/C Plus Membrane from ZimVie. Image credit: © ZimVie

Biotivity™ A/C Plus Membrane

ZimVie, a prominent global player in dental and spine solutions, has introduced its latest innovation–the Biotivity A/C Plus Membrane. This growth factor-rich membrane marks a significant expansion for ZimVie into the burgeoning growth factor biomaterials sector and is now readily available across the United States, according to a press release from ZimVie. Dental professionals often rely on bone grafting procedures, coupled with protective barrier membranes, to repair and reconstruct the jaw, laying a foundation for successful dental implant placements. ZimVie's Biotivity A/C Plus Membrane distinguishes itself by offering a novel approach to dental biomaterials, particularly by delving into the expansive growth factor segment. The membrane, designed for site coverage and protection against the oral environment, contains a rich blend of growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, and hyaluronic acid proven to facilitate optimal wound healing. Derived from human placental tissue, the Biotivity A/C Plus Membrane boasts a growth factor-charged composition. Comprising the amnion, intermediate, and chorion layers, this biomaterial undergoes minimal manipulation using proprietary processing techniques. These methods preserve natural mechanical properties, elasticity, and a host of biological enhancers, including growth factors and cytokines. The product's sterilization is ensured through the Excellion® Process and terminal sterilization with Electron-Beam irradiation. An important distinction from other A/C membranes in the market is that Biotivity A/C Plus is not treated with antibiotics during processing.

ZimVie

800-342-5454 | zimvie.com