Overview 4 Clinical Evaluators 55 Total Uses 97% Clinical Rating Evaluators’ Comments “I like the sleek look and display. It has a nice custom fitted cover for storage between use.” “It gives you a 3-minute warning that the time is almost up.” “Articulating the head is trickier than the previous version.” “It works and no […]
Consultants’ Comments “It works and no heat is emitted from the light.” “I like the sleek look and display. It has a nice custom fitted cover for storing it between use.” “It gives you a 3-minute warning that the time is almost up.” Clinical Tips “When moving the unit, wrap the cord around the folded […]
Consultants’ Comments “It works and no heat is emitted from the light.” “I like the sleek look and display. It has a nice custom fitted cover for storing it between use.” “It gives you a 3-minute warning that the time is almost up.” Clinical Tips “When moving the unit, wrap the cord around the folded […]
Consultants’ Comments “It works and no heat is emitted from the light.” “I like the sleek look and display. It has a nice custom fitted cover for storing it between use.” “It gives you a 3-minute warning that the time is almost up.” Clinical Tips “When moving the unit, wrap the cord around the folded […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have some patients who are very sensitive – having a gentle light output is great.” “Three, 10-minute rounds – the system is quick to use.” “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades.” “A readout on the light or on the display would be nice.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have some patients who are very sensitive – having a gentle light output is great.” “Three, 10-minute rounds – the system is quick to use.” “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades.” Description BEYOND Polus Whitening Accelerator with BEYOND II Complete Professional Whitening Kit […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have some patients who are very sensitive – having a gentle light output is great.” “Three, 10-minute rounds – the system is quick to use.” “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades.” Description BEYOND Polus Whitening Accelerator with BEYOND II Complete Professional Whitening Kit […]
Consultants’ Comments “A great maintenance toothpaste after whitening.” “Fresh, minty taste.” “No grittiness – feels very smooth.” “Toothpaste did not extrude easily from tube.” “No fluoride – I would only use this occasionally.” “Brushing without wetting the paste and brush is unpleasant.” Description BEYOND Pearl White – Advanced Formula is a whitening toothpaste indicated for […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have some patients who are very sensitive – having a gentle light output is great.” “Three, 10-minute rounds – the system is quick to use.” “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades.” “A readout on the light or on the display would be nice.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “Complete kit – contains everything I need.” “Larger syringe than BEYOND Max. There is enough whitening gel in the syringe for four complete whitening cycles.” “Patients were satisfied with results.” “Simple application.” “Some patients required a second in-office visit.” “Paper shade guide is not very accurate.” “Provide take-home instructions for the patient.” Description […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have some patients who are very sensitive – having a gentle light output is great.” “Three, 10-minute rounds – the system is quick to use.” “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades.” “A readout on the light or on the display would be nice.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “Setup is easy, time is programmed, and quality is excellent.” “Appliances fit snug and tight.” “The pause feature is great if the program needs to be interrupted.” “Both square and round tray materials can be used.” “The beads are too big and the model moves during vacuuming – these factors can result in […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have some patients who are very sensitive – having a gentle light output is great.” “Three, 10-minute rounds – the system is quick to use.” “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades.” “A readout on the light or on the display would be nice.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “I have some patients who are very sensitive – having a gentle light output is great.” “Three, 10-minute rounds – the system is quick to use.” “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades.” “A readout on the light or on the display would be nice.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “Procedure is simple and straightforward.” “I had good results with my patients.” “Teeth were often sensitive later in the day after whitening.” “The barrier material is runny and kept coming loose.” Description BEYOND Max5 Treatment Kit is an economy in-office whitening system packaged for use on five individual patients; also available as Max10, […]
Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR describes and recommends bonding agents, microhybrid composites, packable composites, compomers, composite core materials, and amalgam alloys.
Description This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR describes and recommends esthetic PFM restorations, esthetic resin cements, tooth-colored posts, and PAC lights.
Consultants’ Comments “Good results for the short treatment time.” “Quick, simple procedure for patients with a busy schedule.” “Some discomfort from the light.” “Dam material does not flow as well as other gingival barriers I have used.” “The light does not pivot and is difficult to align with the patient’s mouth. ” “Cheek retractor is […]
Consultants’ Comments “All the cement comes off with the temporary – the preparation is easy to clean.” “Easy to mix – it is great to dispense directly into the temporary.” “Thin film thickness and good flow.” “The setting time is longer than I would like.” Description Beyond Temporary Zinc Oxide Cement is a non-eugenol cement […]
Consultants’ Comments “Good shade match – very esthetic.” “Smells like vanilla!” “Restorations are very durable.” “A slight oxygen-inhibited layer occurs on the inside of the temporary.” Description Beyond Temporary Crown & Bridge System is a self-cured composite for fabrication of provisional restorations. It is indicated for temporary crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and veneers. The material […]
Overview 24 Clinical Evaluators 212 Total Uses 90% Clinical Rating Consultants’ Comments “Ease of use and minimal staining. This is a well thought out product.” “It did not turn the unattractive black color like its competitor.” “Much, much better than competitor. Less messy.” “Easy to use two-step procedure.” “Less worry about staining.” “Desensitizing effect was […]
Overview 29 Clinical Evaluators 93% Clinical Rating Evaluators’ Comments “Does not affect the shade of translucent crowns.” “This company has developed some very specific products that are perfect for their individual uses.” “The gel state clean-up prior to light curing was easier than a total self-cure, but the overall time spent due to the extra […]
Consultants’ Comments “This is an amazing apex locator. the visuals make finding the canal length so easy.” “Easy to use, accurate and reliable.” “One can never get canals completely dry. I like not having to worry about that.” “Great clip for holding the file.” “I didn’t have to move my file apically and back a […]
Consultants’ Comments “I love this product for patients having scaling and root planing procedures.” “Great delivery system. It was very easy to assemble the syringe, and there were fewer parts than our usual product’s delivery system.” “I liked being able to place it directly in the sulcus, and the ease of placing it at 1 or 2 […]
Consultants’ Comments “Nice viscosity. It is easy to mix, very smooth, and flows well.” “Esthetic, with a nice range of cement shades.” “A great multi-use product.” “SoloCem is reliable, offers simplicity and is easy to use.” “The really small tips are great for access and placement.” “The procedure time is fast, since there is no […]
Consultants’ Comments “I love this product for patients having scaling and root planing procedures.” “Great delivery system. It was very easy to assemble the syringe, and there were fewer parts than our usual product’s delivery system.” “I liked being able to place it directly in the sulcus, and the ease of placing it at 1 or 2 […]
Consultants’ Comments “The small size of the locator makes it easy to use.” “Sleek and small.” “I like the fact that it makes a sound when it shuts off.” “The weighted base makes the unit stand up easily.” “I found it to be more accurate with large files than small files.” “A brighter display it […]
Consultants’ Comments “It’s easy to see why NexxZr T is one of our best selling zirconia’s. With its exceptional translucency, strength and depth of color, it can be used as a multiple unit bridge or an aesthetically pleasing anterior crown.” – Apex Dental Milling “I’ve been using NexxZr for over 3 years and it has been […]
Consultants’ Comments “Works great as a matrix for making a temporary crown.” “Impressions turned out nicely each time!” “I won’t go back to alginate.” “Models from multiple pours are identical.” “The dynamic mixer is more practical than the automix cartridges for full-arch impressions.” “A fast setting version for quadrant impressions would be great.” Description Xantasil […]
Consultants’ Comments “Putty lends rigidity to a dual-arch tray.” “Great detail quality.” “No need to powder impression for scanning.” “Texture is chalky rather than glossy.” “Light colors are hard to read; I would prefer the material with a higher color contrast.” “I would prefer a heavy tray material in an automix cartridge rather than a […]
Consultants’ Comments “The small size of the locator makes it easy to use.” “Sleek and small.” “I like the fact that it makes a sound when it shuts off.” “The weighted base makes the unit stand up easily.” “I found it to be more accurate with large files than small files.” “A brighter display it […]
Consultants’ Comments “They cut efficiently and do not clog.” “It was easy to maneuver them in the confined space of a root canal opening. The thin shaft was a superb enhancement to the management of tight access!” “Everyone doing endo should keep these on hand.” Description Munce Discovery Burs are carbide endodontic burs designed to […]
Consultants’ Comments “Works great as a matrix for making a temporary crown.” “Impressions turned out nicely each time!” “I won’t go back to alginate.” “Models from multiple pours are identical.” “The dynamic mixer is more practical than the automix cartridges for full-arch impressions.” “A fast setting version for quadrant impressions would be great.” Description Xantasil […]
Consultants’ Comments “Putty lends rigidity to a dual-arch tray.” “Great detail quality.” “No need to powder impression for scanning.” “Texture is chalky rather than glossy.” “Light colors are hard to read; I would prefer the material with a higher color contrast.” “I would prefer a heavy tray material in an automix cartridge rather than a […]
Consultants’ Comments “A perfect cement.” “Does not affect the shade of translucent crowns.” “BJM Lab has developed some very specific products that are perfect for their individual uses.” “The gel state clean-up prior to light curing was easier than a total self-cure, but the overall time spent due to the extra light-cure step was longer.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “It’s easy to see why NexxZr T is one of our best selling zirconia’s. With its exceptional translucency, strength and depth of color, it can be used as a multiple unit bridge or an aesthetically pleasing anterior crown.” – Apex Dental Milling “I’ve been using NexxZr for over 3 years and it has […]
Consultants’ Comments “Works great as a matrix for making a temporary crown.” “Impressions turned out nicely each time!” “I won’t go back to alginate.” “Models from multiple pours are identical.” “The dynamic mixer is more practical than the automix cartridges for full-arch impressions.” “A fast setting version for quadrant impressions would be great.” Description Xantasil […]
Every now and then you run into a situation that’s not really a huge problem but you need a quick solution. Here are a few problem solvers that you can try just when the need arises. Taking an alginate impression Sometimes when you’re taking an impression, you keep missing the distal part of the last […]
Consultants’ Comments “Works great as a matrix for making a temporary crown.” “Impressions turned out nicely each time!” “I won’t go back to alginate.” Description Xantasil is a medium-viscosity, VPS impression material designed as a substitute for alginate that allows for multiple pours and storage of impressions for several weeks. Common uses for Xantasil include […]
Consultants’ Comments “Works great as a matrix for making a temporary crown.” “Impressions turned out nicely each time!” “I won’t go back to alginate.” “Models from multiple pours are identical.” “The dynamic mixer is more practical than the automix cartridges for full-arch impressions.” “A fast setting version for quadrant impressions would be great.” Description Xantasil […]
Consultants’ Comments “They cut efficiently and do not clog.” “It was easy to maneuver them in the confined space of a root canal opening. The thin shaft was a superb enhancement to the management of tight access!” “Everyone doing endo should keep these on hand.” Description Munce Discovery Burs are carbide endodontic burs designed to […]
Tooth selection for complete dentures is an important factor in the overall success of the case. Many dentists choose denture teeth by default, either using the teeth they have always used or letting the dental laboratory choose the teeth. Beyond basic size and color options, denture teeth options vary greatly in terms of quality, anatomy, […]
Consultants’ Comments “Site-specific treatment.” “Eliminates the need for patient compliance.” “Placement technique takes practice.” “Hard to place between molars with tight interproximal space, we suggest folding technique.” Description Phocal fluoride disks are formulated for the prevention of interproximal caries and treatment of demineralization. They are designed to fit directly into interproximal sites and deliver a […]
Consultants’ Comments “Putty lends rigidity to a dual-arch tray.” “Great detail quality.” “No need to powder impression for scanning.” “Texture is chalky rather than glossy.” “Light colors are hard to read; I would prefer the material with a higher color contrast.” “I would prefer a heavy tray material in an automix cartridge rather than a […]
Consultants’ Comments “The light intensity gave me more confidence that materials were completely cured.” “Lightweight, easy to manipulate in the mouth.” “The buttons were easy to access.” “Small size makes it easy to see what you are doing.” “Round unit can roll off the counter.” “Offer a black light guide.” “Offer a simplified instruction card.” […]
Consultants’ Comments “The Munce Discovery Burs are by far the best long-shank endo burs available.” “They cut efficiently and do not clog.” “I had never used endodontic burs before. I liked the ability to more easily locate hidden canals and open constricted canals.” “It was easy to maneuver them in the confined space of a […]
Consultants’ Comments “I would switch – I love this product!” “No mixing required and it’s a one-step application.” “It was not as messy as other liners and it’s simple.” “Light-cure feature is a great advantage.” “I like this product; however, I found it difficult to manipulate.” “Somewhat difficult to place from syringe.” Description TheraCal LC […]
Consultants’ Comments “Cuts similar to dentin.” “Adapts well to cavity walls with no bubbles or voids.” “Adapts well to cavity walls with no bubbles or voids.” “The instructions do not indicate whether a light- or dual-cured bonding agent should be used.” “I would like some narrow intraoral tips for use in post preparations.” Description N’Durance […]
Consultants’ Comments “I would switch – I love this product!” “No mixing required and it’s a one-step application.” “It was not as messy as other liners and it’s simple.” “Light-cure feature is a great advantage.” “I like this product; however, I found it difficult to manipulate.” “Somewhat difficult to place from syringe.” Description TheraCal LC […]
Product Comparison Charts Tooth Whitening – Home Tooth Whitening – In-office Description Tooth whitening materials are a mainstay in dentistry and have become one of the most conservative treatment options to correct or improve the color of teeth. There are many ways to whiten teeth including bleaching pens, whitening toothpaste, and bleaching strips, but the […]
