A highlight of the upcoming 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall, where hundreds of companies will showcase their products. Here we bring you part one of our preview of new and recently introduced products to look for while you're walking through McCormick Place in Chicago.
Part one of our preview of new products on display at the Midwinter Meeting includes CAD/CAM, cosmetic dentistry, dental lab, endodontic, and hygiene products. Look for part two featuring imaging and other products on Wednesday, February 21.
CAD/CAM
Vita debuts new disks
Vita North America is introducing new CAD/CAM disks at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
The Vita Enamic Dual Network CAD/CAM disks can be used for a number of indications, including implant restorations and more. They have greater force absorption than previous releases, according to the company.
Cosmetic dentistry
SDI launches whitening system
SDI is launching its new Pola Luminate whitening system at the meeting.
Pola Luminate is a brush-on teeth-whitening solution that contains 6% hydrogen peroxide. The mint-flavored solution also releases fluoride to aid in tooth surface remineralization and reduce sensitivity. The low-viscosity solution dries quickly, which allows patients to whiten a single tooth or their entire mouth.
After an initial in-office consultation to explain the technique, patients purchase a kit and whiten their teeth at home. The solution requires no trays or chair time.
See the system at booth No. 2234.
The Pola Luminate whitening system. Image courtesy of SDI.Dental lab
Medicool debuts new handpieces
Medicool is introducing a line of six laboratory handpieces at the Midwinter Meeting.
The handpieces range in power from 30,000 rotations per minute (rpm) to 60,000 rpm and include a variable-speed foot pedal. The 30,000 rpm Pro Power Flex handpiece is portable and rechargeable, with 10 hours of power from one full charge. The line includes two 50,000 rpm handpieces: the Pro Power 50K Super Lab and the Precision Lab brushless handpiece.
See the handpieces at booth No. D-46.
The Pro Power 50K Precision Lab brushless handpiece. Image courtesy of Medicool.Endodontics
Beyes introduces air-driven handpiece
Beyes Dental Canada is debuting a new high-speed, air-driven handpiece at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
The AirLight M800X handpiece provides 25 watts of torque and includes instant stop capability to eliminate backflow and noise when halting operation. The device also includes a built-in generator to power the LED illumination, an improved grip, and a 25-month warranty. The handpiece's LED is also brighter and has a larger light pattern than traditional power optic systems, according to Beyes.
See the handpiece at booth No. 813.
The AirLight M800X handpiece. Image courtesy of Beyes Dental Canada.DentalEZ debuts new handpiece
DentalEZ is introducing a new electric handpiece at the Midwinter Meeting.
The StarETorque can be customized for high- and low-speed procedures, with a one-touch feature to move between the two speeds. It also has improved torque compared with manual handpieces, and its small brushless motor is fully autoclavable, according to the company.
See the handpiece at booth No. 1807.
The StarETorque electric handpiece. Image courtesy of DentalEZPac-Dent launches new reciprocating files
Pac-Dent is launching a new reciprocating file system at the Midwinter Meeting.
The OneFile G system is designed to safely and efficiently shape canals, and the files are composed of a shape-memory nickel titanium (NiTi) alloy. The file system is compatible with the same motor, handpiece, and setting as the company's WaveOne Gold files.
See the files at booth No. 1712.
The OneFile G reciprocating file. Image courtesy of Pac-DentHygiene
Elevate Oral Care introduces new toothpaste
Elevate Oral Care is introducing a new fluoride toothpaste at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
FluoriMax 5000 Sensitive is an extension of the company's FluoriMax prescription toothpaste line. The new toothpaste contains 10% xylitol and is spearmint-flavored. The toothpaste is appropriate for patients with a moderate to high caries risk and dentinal hypersensitivity.
The product comes in a three-month single tube or a six-month twin pack for patient recall convenience.
See the toothpaste at booth No. 4839.
FluoriMax 5000 sensitive toothpaste. Image courtesy of Elevate Oral Care.Editor's note: No fee was paid to DrBicuspid.com for inclusion in this editorial feature.
