KOMET USA’s New Contact Breakers Transform IPR Procedures

Posted: March 9, 2011
KOMET USA’s New Contact Breakers Transform IPR Procedures
Unique design eliminates the use of diamond strips

Rock Hill, S.C.—March 7, 2011—KOMET’s OS18MH and OS18MV single-sided contact breakers are uniquely engineered to replace diamond strips during the initial phase of interproximal enamel reduction (IPR) procedures. Designed in collaboration with Dr. Jerry Gildner, of Mequon, Wisconsin, the segmented oscillating discs widen interproximal spaces to 0.18 mm. This is the first step in the IPR technique that generally aims for a total reduction of 0.2 mm to 0.4 mm. The exceptionally thin oscillating discs are rigid enough to cut through tight interproximal contacts, and in most cases eliminate the need for diamond strips, which can be difficult to control and often result in inadvertent over-reduction, displeasing to both patient and operator.



Part of KOMET USA’s IPR Starter Kit, the single-sided contact breakers maximize IPR success by offering a reliable, consistent method for achieving the desired results. In addition, the single-sided design protects adjacent dentition, effectively eliminating damage to neighboring teeth while minimizing chairtime and operator stress. The kit is a component of the highly successful OS System, a very innovative, yet internationally proven method in IPR procedures.



About KOMET USA

KOMET is a worldwide leader in the production of highly specialized, precise dental rotary instruments. KOMET operates in the United States under the name KOMET USA. KOMET sells direct to dental practitioners and dental laboratories, delivering orders quickly and efficiently from its factory. The company’s U.S. headquarters is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. For more information about KOMET USA or the new IPR contact breakers, call 888-566-3887 or visit www.komet-usa.com  
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