Top 10 Most-Viewed New Products
These new products generated the most user interest in 2012. What were your top products this year? Tell us in the comments section!
These new products generated the most user interest in 2012. What were your top products this year? Tell us in the comments section!
PracticonFlossBow™ Ortho Flossers
Specially designed to help patients quickly and easily floss behind braces without a threader, FlossBow™ Ortho Flossers are said to improve ortho flossing compliance and patient care. The flossers help patients to floss faster and more often. The ortho flossers feature strong floss and secure end points to
prevent the floss from popping loose from the thin extension. Plus, its double-ended design is like having two flossers in one. Well suited for both ortho and non-ortho use, the flossers are individually wrapped and feature a refreshing mint flavor.
800-959-9505 • practicon.com
NuSmile Pediatric Crowns
NuSmile Signature Anterior Crowns
NuSmile Signature Anterior Crowns are available in regular or short lengths, extra light or light, in kits or individually. The Starter Kit includes 16 crowns in Centrals sizes 1-3; and Laterals sizes 2-4. The Professional Kit includes 36 crowns.
800-346-5133 • nusmilecrowns.com
ACTEON North AmericaAIR-N-GO®
The dual purpose, hand-held AIR-N-GO® air polisher connects directly to the air turbine of virtually any dental chair. It is said to work as an effective supragingival air polisher for prophylaxis and cosmetic results. An optional PERIO kit includes an ultra-fine PERIO nozzle, a green PERIO powder
tank and PERIO powder. The handpiece converts to a device capable of subgingival care of the tooth or implant for in-depth
bacterial removal.
800-289-6367 • us.acteongroup.com
VOCO AmericaQuick Up
The Quick Up complete implant pick up system is said to
eliminate the risk of interlocking and cuts chairside time in
half. Designed specifically for bonding attachments, such as ball, Locator® and telescopic attachments as well as other
attachments in acrylic-based dentures, it also can be used for reattaching secondary elements in a denture such as bar
retainers. The system includes: Quick Up self-curing composite in the QuickMix syringe; Quick Up adhesive; and Quick Up LC light-cure composite to correct minor surface defects in the denture.
888-658-2584 • vocoamerica.com
Great Lakes OrthodonticsOSA Demonstrator
The OSA Demonstrator is said to be an effective teaching tool to show patients the differences between normal breathing and obstructive sleep apnea by demonstrating their actual condition. All parts on the device are easily moveable to illustrate tissue obstruction, airflow limitation, and how a patient’s sleep apnea condition will improve with mandibular repositioning. The demonstrator stand adjusts for upright or supine view.
800-828-7626 • greatlakesortho.com
MI Varnish™ with RECALDENT™ (CPP-ACP)
Indicated for treatment of hypersensitive teeth, MI Varnish™ with RECALDENT™ (CPP-ACP) is a 5% sodium fluoride
varnish that brings bio-available calcium, phosphate and fluoride to the tooth surface, releasing high levels of fluoride, it is said to provide essential minerals to reduce hypersensitivity.
800-323-7063 • gcamerica.com
Bien -AiriChiropro
Controlled via iPad, the iChiropro implantology system offers
pre-programmed clinical sequences of the top implant brands available with a dedicated iPad application. The iPad is used to control the MX-i LED motor. In combination with the 20:1 L contra-angle the iChiropro is ergonomic and easy to use. Numerous customization options are available.
800-433-2436 • bienair.com
KaVo DentalKL 703 Short Motor
Featuring MULTI LED and SAFEdrive, the KL 703 short motor works with a wide range of attachments for restorative, orthodontic, pedodontic and endodontic procedures. The motor is said to be lightweight and quiet with precise cutting performance using ELECTROtorque TLC and ELECTROtorque plus controllers and Plug-n-Prep calibration technology. The motor is available as an integrated option in the Pelton & Crane Spirit 3000 delivery units.
888-275-5286 • kavousa.com
A-dec
LED operatory light
Designed for optimal visual acuity and treatment room
ergonomics, the LED operatory light has been optically
engineered specifically for dentists and the dental operatory. It offers adjustable intensity levels of 15,000 lux, 25, 000 lux,
and 30,000 lux at 5,000K to flood the patient’s oral cavity with a consistently neutral white light for true-to-life tones. The light’s cure-safe mode emits a brilliant yellow light at 25,000 lux.
800-547-1883 • a-dec.com
BISCO Dental Products
TheraCal™ LC
Light-cured, resin-modified TheraCal™ LC calcium silicate filled base/liner is designed for used in direct and indirect pulp capping and as a protective base/liner under composite. It also can be used as an alternative to calcium hydroxide, glass ionomer, RMGI, IRM/ZOE and other restorative materials. It performs as a barrier and protectant to the dental pulpal complex. Its precise placement allows it to be used in all deep cavity preparations. The tri-calcium silicate particles in a hydrophilic monomer supplies calcium ions to facilitate calcium
release to create a stable and durable liner or base.
800-247-3368 • bisco.com
About the Top 100
Dental Products Report published its first “Trends in Dentistry” issue in December 1984. For almost as long, the magazine has used the December issue to showcase products that received the highest reader response over the course of the year. In an effort to make the Top 100 issue “something to savor-not just flip through,” we decided that 100 was still meaningful, but how we got to that number had to change. Instead of focusing on 100 products overall, the list includes specific products, the articles and videos that captured your attention throughout the year, top case studies demonstrating products in use and, of course, the women and men who create the products and transform smiles. Our hope is that breaking the Top 100 into smaller Top 10 and Top 5 lists creates a more digestible format that allows you to engage more deeply with the content.
