3M ESPE has released its Sof-Lex spiral finishing and polishing wheels for dental restorations.
The product gives dentists an alternative to traditional points, cups, disks, and brushes, according to the company. The fingers of the finishing and polishing wheels conform to convex and concave surfaces, eliminating the need to switch shapes during the procedure to fit various contours.
Abrasive particles are embedded throughout the dental finishing and polishing wheels, so dental finishing and polishing can be achieved from any side -- top, bottom, or edge. With just one shape, and with no water cooling necessary, dentists can use dental finishing and polishing wheels from any angle.
The single-use dental finishing and polishing wheels have a two-step system. Dentists can use the fine Sof-Lex spiral finishing wheel to remove minor scratches and prepare the surface for high-gloss polishing. The superfine Sof-Lex spiral polishing wheel can complete the procedure, creating a smooth, high-gloss surface.
Dental finishing and polishing wheels are ideal for use with composites such as 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Ultra universal restorative, resin-modified glass ionomers, bisacrylic temporary materials, and precious and semiprecious metals.
