New Products

PeelVue Pro
KaVo Kerr’s PeelVue Pro sterilization pouches are a new line of self-sealing pouches for the sterilization of dental instruments. With 12 sizes available, they feature a triple seal for increased strength against tears and fall-through, dotted perforation for easy visual guide when sealing the pouch and a notch to assist with opening of the pouch after sterilization.

Validated for both steam and ethylene oxide sterilization, PeelVue Pro has separate indicators to communicate when the pouch has undergone sterilization. The pouches are made with medical-grade, nonrecycled paper and are current with the packaging recommendations by the CDC. They have a two-year shelf life from date of manufacture. Instruments sterilized with PeelVue Pro remain sterile for up to six months in standard conditions.

For more information, visit kerrdental.com.

GC FujiCem Evolve
GC America’s new RMGI cement, GC FujiCem Evolve, is built on the legacy of FujiCem 2. The new product is a radiopaque resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement in a syringe delivery with a tack-cure feature and high radiopacity, which allows for easy visualization on X-rays. It can be used for cementation of a variety of substrates and different types of indirect restorations. GC FujiCem Evolve is ideal for cementation of zirconia, PFM and lithium disilicate restorations.

For more information, visit gcamerica.com.

Oasys Hinge Appliance
Glidewell Dental has released a new mandibular advancement device, the Oasys Hinge Appliance. This oral sleep appliance is Medicare and PDAC (pricing, data analysis and coding) cleared under code E0486 to treat patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance is the latest addition to the company’s family of sleep therapy appliances, Silent Nite, EMA and TAP.

The appliance is designed to gently shift the lower jaw forward during sleep, which activates the airway muscles and ligaments to prevent the airway from collapsing. It is custom-made for each patient for maximum comfort throughout the night. It’s micro-adjustable (0.25mm increments), with up to 10mm of advancement based on the patient’s needs. The telescope-style hinge allows for natural jaw movement and can be adjusted chairside or at home, making it both doctor- and patient-friendly.

For more information, visit glidewelldental.com.

TC24A LED Curing Light
Spring Health Products has added to its curing light family with the TC24A, a corded light that mounts on the delivery system like a handpiece. It features a flatback head and an 11mm lens. The wider lens is designed to easily cover a larger area such as a 10mm molar for a fast cure. The low-profile design ensures easy access to all areas of the mouth while the front and back power buttons allow for easy operation.

The light provides a 1400 mW/cm² high intensity and 700 mW/cm² on low intensity, delivering consistent, uniform power to the curing site. The multiwavelength LED has four diodes producing high-intensity light at 440 to 460nm.

For more information, visit springhealthproducts.com.

Caring Tension Relief Bands
Palmero Healthcare, a Hu-Friedy subsidiary, has introduced a tension relief band that works to enhance the physical and mental well-being of dental practitioners.

Caring Tension Relief Bands are a flexible and convenient way to soothe the sore, achy fingers that plague many professionals. The company hopes to eliminate finger fatigue and promote hand care maintenance, which can improve overall stress management and well-being. The bands are designed to alleviate hand and finger pain that often results from repetitive work. Each band contains tiny triangular-shaped points that apply light pressure to the fingers.

For more information, visit palmerohealth.com, email customerservice@palmerohealth.com or call 800-344-6424.

BrackFix
Voco recently introduced BrackFix, a light-cured bracket bonding system designed to simplify the removal of the residual adhesive by making it easily visible as it fluoresces under UV light. The system will ensure that after removal of the brackets, all adhesive is removed, while minimizing, if not eliminating, any unnecessary damage to the tooth itself. This should also speed up the bracket removal process since all material to be removed is immediately apparent and visible.

The consistency and viscosity of BrackFix is designed so that brackets can be positioned precisely, do not slip, and stay in the intended position. This simplifies the application and allows the clinician to take as much time as needed.

For more information, visit vocoamerica.com.