New Dental Products – July 8 - July 12, 2024

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// Dental Implants

Tapered Pro Conical

Created with the macro design of the Tapered Pro implant line, Tapered Pro Conical implants are designed for immediate implant cases ranging from single site to multi-implant procedures to support full arch restorations. The implants have a tapered body design and threading to support immediate load protocols. Self-tapping helical cutting flutes are designed to control implant placement. They feature the patented CONELONG connection and are compatible with 2 prosthetic platforms for efficient surgical procedures. A new surgical kit that combines free-hand and keyless guided surgical approaches is available for the Tapered Pro Conical implants.

BioHorizons

888-246-8338

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// Electric Toothbrush

quip 360 Oscillating Toothbrush

The quip 360 Oscillating Toothbrush features replaceable heads with rotating, soft, dual-length bristles that conform to the teeth and gums to provide up to 11 times more plaque removal between teeth and twice the whitening when compared to a manual toothbrush. The brush offers 3 intensities and moves at 9,630 oscillations per minute. An integrated pressure sensor alerts users who are brushing too hard, and a 2-minute timer pulses every 30 seconds to guide the brushing of each quadrant. A travel case, magnetic charging cord, and countertop stand are included, and the lithium-ion battery stays charged for up to 30 days.

quip

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Renamel Shades from Cosmedent. Image credit: © Cosmedent

// Resin Shades

Renamel Shades

Cosmedent has announced the launch of 2 new opalescent Renamel shades––OPALITE™ Microfill and OPAL™ Flowable Microfill. The opalescent quality of the shades were formulated specifically to give a brightening and depth effect to restorations, according to Cosmedent. Renamel® OPALITE is reportedly a color-adaptive Microfill resin shade that aims for a more subtle effect while still providing the opalescent and brightness that patients desire in their restorations. Alternatively, Renamel OPAL works as a flowable, aiming to recreate the dichroism that exists in enamel already. It is indicated for use in the final layer. The opalescent quality of both shades is formulated to improve the visual appeal of dental restorations, catering to patients' desires for brighter and more natural-looking teeth.

EzAim™ SoftBite™ from Pac-Dent. Image credit: © Pac-Dent

// Sensor Holder

EzAim™ SoftBite™

Pac-Dent has announced the launch of EzAim SoftBite, a new cushioned bite tab holder. This sensor holder is designed with peel-and-stick adhesive technology to ensure it stays put when attached to a digital sensor. Altogether, this new holder is designed to bolster patient comfort while maintaining its adhesion, according to a press release from Pac-Dent. SoftBite is designed shorter to allow better accessibility for the clinician using the sensor. Patients benefit from the cushioned design as well as the reportedly easy adjustability, enabling a more comfortable experience overall. This enhanced patient comfort ensures more accurate imaging as it reduces movement and shifting due to discomfort. These single-use, disposable bite tab holders are available now. To learn more, visit the website here.

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// Artificial Intelligence Software

DentalLLM

Built on the de-identified dental practice data gathered on the Sikka.ai API platform from more than 30,000 practices over 15 years, DentalLLM is designed to provide dental-specific content more effectively than general-purpose language models such as ChatGPT. The platform provides data-driven insights to drive business decisions. With access to data including procedure fees, procedure metrics, and payment data, the platform can be used for benchmarking, trendspotting, and more. DSOs using the system can query data specifically from their practices, or look at industry-wide information. Additionally, the Sikka.ai DentalLLM will be accessible to software developers via the Sikka ONE API, allowing them to incorporate dental-specific AI into their offerings. The DentalLLM can also be used as a standalone database of de-identified dental information with data covering scheduling, treatment planning, patient demographics, and billing and insurance information.

Sikka.ai

800-94-SIKKA

sikka.ai

M9 and M11 from Midmark. Image credit: © Midmark Corp.

// Steam Sterilizers

M9 and M11

Midmark has announced the launch of its new Midmark M9 and M11 Steam Sterilizers. These sterilizers are designed with durability and ease-of-use in mind, with features aimed at streamlining instrument processing and documentation compliance, according to a press release from Midmark. Key features of the new sterilizers include:

• A user interface with a clear, fingerprint-resistant 5-inch touchscreen, usable with gloves and containing both a light and dark mode.
• Compliance recordkeeping that device reminders, user authentication, and automated cycle recordkeeping help for optimal audit readiness.
• A reengineered chamber that reportedly increases device life to 25,000 cycles, reducing maintenance frequency by more than half.
• Lower operating and care costs compared to competitive models.
• The dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers provide preset cycles that meet CDC and AAMI recommendations for wrapped instruments.
• Optional Autofill + Auto-Drain enables fresh water for every cycle, easing the burden on staff.

The units are inspected and certified to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code by a licensed third-party inspector, per the press release. Accessories are available to optimize instrument processing, including a cool hand tool, USB kit, vertical cassette rack, and pouch racks.