New practice design software, fill material, a laser, and more were among the new or new-to-the-U.S. products highlighted at the recent 2017 ADA annual meeting in Atlanta. DrBicuspid.com brings you a look at some of these new products from Biolase, Carestream Dental, Voco, and more.
Practice management products
Henry Schein launches website for practice design
Henry Schein Dental has launched its Integrated Design Studio website.
The website is aimed at practitioners looking to design a new practice or remodel or expand an existing one. It features planning tools, 3D samples, and access to Henry Schein's design team.
Restorative products
Waterlase Express from Biolase.Biolase debuts Waterlase Express in the U.S.
Biolase has introduced the Waterlase Express laser to the U.S. market.
The device includes the company's familiar tablet-based interface along with clinical workflows for more than 80 clinical procedures, procedure presets, and one-slider cutting adjustment control.
Undertaking a periodontal, pediatric, or implant procedure? The laser has step-by-step protocols to guide the practitioner through these procedures.
The laser debuted at the International Dental Show in Germany in March 2017.
Tokuyama launches new bulk fill material
Tokuyama Dental America has launched a new bulk fill material, the Estelite Bulk Fill Flow.
The product uses spherical filler technology for restorations with no additional layers or composites needed. The material offers higher strength and wear resistance compared with other materials, along with lower shrinkage stress and excellent cavity adaptation according to the company.
Voco introduces Grandio blocs to U.S.
Voco has introduced Grandio blocs to the U.S. market.
Grandio blocs are nanohybrid ceramic blocs with high flexural strength. These blocs have a clean edge when prepped and allow the practitioner to do a 4° angle as compared with a 6° angle. Grandio blocs can be processed using standard milling devices. They come in two sizes for inlays, onlays, and single crowns, as well as in two translucency levels for anterior and posterior restorations.
The blocs debuted at the International Dental Show in Germany in March 2017.
The Grandio blocs. Image courtesy of Voco.Software updates
Carestream Dental updates CS 3600 software
Carestream Dental has updated its CS 3600 scanner software.
The software now features real-time feedback, green guide arrows that indicate missing information in a scan, and yellow highlights that show gaps. The updated software also includes a restoration locking tool that allows users to select up to six previously scanned preparation areas, according to the company.
An example of the green guide arrows in the updated CS 3600 scanner software. Image courtesy of Carestream Dental.
