ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS Objet30 OrthoDesk Aids in Digitizing Workflow Fluoride Disks in Fight Against Interproximal Caries Interproximal caries is a growing problem for dental professionals and patients alike — a problem with limited preventive treatment options. With Colldent’s breakthrough Phocal disks, there is now an easy and effec-tive solution for preventing and treating interproximal decay. The relatively high incidence of primary and secondary inter-proximal caries can be attributed to the failure of current home care and professional preventive agents from reaching these surfaces adequately. As a result, approxi-mately 18 percent of interproximal surfaces develop caries, requiring the removal of much healthy tooth tissue for access in order to place restorations. Furthermore, the inter-proximal margins at restoration-tooth interfaces often develop secondary caries after 8-12 years, requiring restoration replacement. Now, dentists have found their answer. The thin, round Phocal disks can be easily inserted between the teeth to deliver a concentrated dose of fluoride to previously inaccessible areas. “Interproximal caries continues to be a frustrating problem for dental professionals,” said Dr. A. Jodaikin, Colldent’s chief scientist. “We know that fluoride can prevent cavities, but the fluoride containing prod-ucts available today don’t effec-tively reach between the teeth. The Phocal disks were created to provide a simple, site-specific fluo-ride treatment when incipient inter-proximal caries is probable or detected, delivering the needed fluo-ride to prevent decay, arrest the progress of incipient caries and enhance remineralization at natural interproximal tooth sites and at tooth-restoration margins between teeth.” The Phocal disks are available through various dealers and addi-tional information at www.phocaltherapy.com or by call-ing (888) 746-2253. New from Great Lakes, the Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D Printer by Stratasys Ltd., quickly creates accu-rate, smooth orthodontic models and allows users to digitize their entire workflow from CAD file to model fabrication. Specifically designed for orthodontic practices and small-to medium-sized orthodontic labs, the affordable Objet30 3D Printer is highly effi-cient, fast, and easy to use. Objet30 uses patented Polyjet3D printing technology to jet ultrafine layers of material for smooth, accu-rate models. As many as 20 models can be created with every print run. Objet30 dramatically accelerates production times, increases capacity, and eliminates the hassle and expense of physical model storage. For more information about the Objet30 OrthoDesk 3D Printer, contact Great Lakes product customer service at (800) 828-7626 or visit www.greatlakesortho.com. 8 July/August 2013 JAOS Sterilization Packages Increases Safety wide variety of sterilization needs. To view all available sizes, visit www.duxdental.com. As with all of the PeelVue+ Steril-ization Pouches, the PeelVue TEAL pouch meets CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities. PeelVue Pouches feature internal and exter-nal chemical indicators. PeelVue are also the only sterilization pouch available that guides the user to the proper close with patent pending ‘Closure Validators’ so you can be sure your pouch is sealed correctly and instruments remain sterilized. PeelVue pouches are easy-to-peel and seal and printed with lead-free inks on medical-grade, virgin, non-recycled paper. As a leader in infection control products, DUX Dental produces high quality sterilization pouches that fit the everyday needs of the dental office. The new PeelVue+ TEAL sterilization pouch measures at 7 1/8” open end by 13 13/16” length, which is ideal for steri-cages, steri-mats, and five instrument cassettes. With this new addition to the PeelVue+ family, there are now 13 different sized pouches to meet a
Journal of the American Orthodontic Society July-August 2013 Buyer's Guide: Page 8
