ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS New System for Finishing of Anterior Restorations finishing technique supports mini-mally invasive dentistry. The proto-col begins with creating a unified surface using fine and super fine Robot Diamonds in various shapes (PN 840F-1, 840V-1, 835F-1) which helps effectively prep the surface for further characterization. In the following steps, with a fine-grit T&F Hybrid Point diamond (PN 0933-1) and egg-shaped Robot Carbide Finisher (PN 0718), three facial planes – the emergence profile, face of the tooth, and the incisal third — and secondary anatomy can be achieved. In areas of the restoration where light-diffusing architecture is needed, a flame-shaped Dura-Green Stone (PN 0060) will deliver predictable results. Other components employed for the final finishing step – the creation of macro and micro aesthetics, are the 8-, 16-, and 30-fluted Robot Carbide Finish-ers (PN 0770-3, 0771-3, 0772-3). Suggested retail price is $165, avail-able through your local dealer. Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, has unveiled a new finishing system, The Artistic Composite Kit. Designed for finish-ing of anterior composite restora-tions, the Artistic Composite Kit features a selection of Shofu’s finest diamonds, carbides and stones. The instruments included in this kit are concomitant with “The Essence of Composite Art,” an artistic restora-tion concept developed by Frank J. Milnar, DDS, AAACD. Arranged in a sequence of logical steps, these carefully-selected abrasives will help clinicians create natural-like aesthetics in an efficient manner. The Artistic Composite Kit Study Shows Record Number of Adults Seeking Orthodontic Treatment A new study shows that adults are seeking orthodontic treatment in record numbers. From 2012 to 2014, adults seeking treatment from orthodontists in the U.S. and Canada increased 16 percent, resulting in a record high of 1,441,000 patients ages 18 and older, according to the American Association of Orthodontists’ (AAO) “Economics of Orthodon-tics” survey of 2014. The AAO estimates that 27 percent of all U.S. and Canadian orthodontic patients are adults. “When we speak to many of our adult patients about their experience with orthodontics, their only regret is not starting treatment sooner,” says Morris N. Poole, DDS, president of the AAO. “Thanks to innovative technology and tech-niques, many adults are pleasantly surprised when they learn about today’s treatment options, which can be almost imperceptible. It’s a common misconception that orthodontic care is just for adolescents. We have data* showing that adults report improvements in their profes-sional and personal lives after completing orthodontic treat-ment.” Dr. Poole credits the growing number of adults in treatment to the widespread understanding that a healthy, beautiful smile lends itself to social and profes-sional success. “Orthodontics imparts life-long benefits and boosts confidence in many areas of life, from giving a presenta-tion at work to feeling more comfortable in a one-on-one conversation,” says Dr. Poole. “Despite the recession and diffi-cult economic times in recent years, orthodontic treatment is at an all-time high. A healthy, beautiful smile is an investment for a lifetime – no matter what age the treatment begins!” 6 Spring 2016 JAOS
Journal of the American Orthodontic Society Spring 2016: Page 6
