Top 25 Endodontic Products 2011


Dentistry Today’s First Annual Readers’ Choice Top 25 Endodontic Products, selected on the basis of lead generation, represent some of the profession’s most innovative endodontic products. The products appear in no particular order.
 

3M ESPE

RelyX Fiber Posts offer a unique resin composition and equally dispersed parallel glass fibers, providing superior mechanical strength and dentin-like flex. Its microporous surface allows for additional bond strength through microretentive effects. Its radiopacity is among the highest of available glass fiber posts. With high translucency and an appearance similar to that of tooth structure, RelyX Fiber Posts are not visible through the restoration and support a natural light reflection. The posts are now offered in coronal diameters of 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, and 1.9 mm, providing a solution for any clinical situation. Pairing RelyX Fiber Post with RelyX Unicem 2 Automix Self-Adhesive Resin Cement and its endo tip creates the perfect treatment in endo, enabling cement application from bottom to top. The result is a strong and virtually void-free post cementation. For more information, call (800) 634-2249 or visit 3mespe.com/relyxunicem2.



 

ACTEON North America

The P-Max Newtron XS ultrasonic generator from Satelec allows dentists to not only profit from the most powerful and safest piezo technology currently available but also from 2 other major factors. The newly designed autoclavable Newtron handpiece features a powerful LED light source (100,000 lux) and an integrated and selectable air supply to make procedures (especially endodontic) more efficient. The 6 circularly arranged high-power LEDs provide excellent visibility of the treatment area—even in posterior regions. The cold light helps to better differentiate between soft-tissue types and is also ideal when working with loupes or under a microscope. The "air active" system directs the filtered air directly to the tip of the handpiece to (1) enable quick and thorough elimination of dentinal debris, (2) clean and dry root canals (without overheating), and (3) access the canals without dispersion or agglutination of dentine chips. For more information, call (800) 289-6367, visit acteongroup.com, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

Aseptico

The AEU-7000E-70V provides the ultimate return on investment. A unique handpiece calibration system automatically detects the internal properties of individual reduction handpieces at the time of treatment, ensuring highly accurate speed and torque results. Existing handpieces can be used, resulting in additional cost savings. Compatible handpiece ratios include 1:5 and 1:2 increasers for restorative or surgical applications, 1:1 for polishing or adjustments, 16:1 to 32:1 reduction for implant, and 4:1 to 16:1 for endo. Custom display names and settings can also be added to the programmable preset buttons for enhanced customization. Upgrad­able software means longevity of the equipment, which will free up your budget for other areas of the practice. For more information, (866) 244-2954, visit the Web site aseptico.com, or send e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .











 

B&L Biotech

The Beta Obturation device is designed for warm gutta-percha techniques, such as backfilling a canal with warm vertical obturation or with a complete fill technique (injecting from the apex up). Perfectly complementing B&L's Alpha heat source, the Beta unit provides simplicity, operator ease and comfort, and durability into this cordless injectable obturation gun. Equipped with a durable rechargeable battery and mounting easily in a charge cradle, the Beta will give more than 4 hours of continuous use on a single charge. Unique design features include a patented 360° swivel needle, allowing the operator to change the angle of entry to any canal. It's especially convenient for hard-to-reach maxillary cases. The handpiece is lightweight and ergonomic for operators with large or very small hands. With many doctors using multiple endodontic devices now in their practice, a reliable, cordless obturation device helps reduce clutter, and adds ease of portability between operatories. For more information, call (949) 581-3636, visit the Web site bnlbio.com, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

Brassler USA

The EndoPro270 is the most advanced powered heat source on the market. Utilizing an ergonomic design and the newest in cordless heating technology, it delivers unprecedented precision and safety. The lightweight and ergonomic EndoPro270 can be used for searing off gutta-percha at the orifice, post space creation, warm vertical/lateral condensation, and vitality (heat) testing. It reaches the set temperature in less than 2 seconds and cools down to room temperature in less than 4 seconds. The advanced lithium-ion battery allows for 4 hours of continual use on a single charge and can be fully recharged in less than 3 hours. With an extensive tip selection for all of your heating needs, the EndoPro270 is a powerful ally for any practice. For more information, call (800) 841-4522 or visit brasselerusa.com.
 

Charles B. Schwed

C Files are ideal for negotiating calcified, torturous, or severely curved canals. The files are available in 21- and 25-mm lengths and size Nos. 06, 08, and 10. These allow the practitioner to lean on the instrument more, enabling easier negotiation in extremely narrow or calcified canals. For more information, call (800) 847-4073.
 

CJM Engineering

Munce Discovery Burs are the answer to calcified canals, separated instruments, isthmus troughing, cement-line dissection, and deep-access caries. Shallow and deep troughers are 31 and 34 mm, respectively, with 6 easy-to-read, color-coded round carbide head sizes (Nos. 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4). Stiff 1-mm diameter shafts ensure positive operational control, and the even narrower 0.7-mm diameter stiff shaft of the tiny 0.25 deep trougher makes it ideal for high-magnification, delicate isthmus troughing, and cement-line dissection around posts, silver points, etc. There is also the unique, 31-mm No. 6 endodontic cariesectomy bur. By contrast, standard slow-speed burs are only 28 mm and have bulky 2.6-mm diameter shafts that impinge on deep-access cavity walls, unfavorably guiding the bur head toward ledging or perforation. Unlike ultrasonic tips, Munce Discovery Burs are heatless, not prone to spontaneous breakage, and have the familiar tactile feedback of slow-speed round burs. For more information, call (888) 256-0999 or visit cjmengineering.com.
 

Coltene/Whaledent

GuttaFlow is the first flowable gutta-percha obturation system that combines gutta-percha and sealer in one material. This self-curing, injectable system works at room temperature (no heating required), ensuring an excellent seal without the shrinkage. With the excellent flow and sealing properties of GuttaFlow, condensation is not required. It comes in single-unit dose capsules that deliver a consistent dosage and minimize contamination. It is also radiopaque and can be removed easily if retreatment or post placement becomes necessary. For more information, call (800) 221-3046 or visit coltenewhaledent.com.





 

DenMat

The physical properties of Core-Post are matched with tooth structure and designed to flex with teeth under normal conditions. Ideal for single-tooth post restoration, it eliminates tooth stress and fractures that can occur with standard metal posts. Its modulus of elasticity is similar to dentin with physiochemical compatibility between post, cement, dentin, and core. In addition to exhibiting exceptional physical properties, it is radiopaque and easy to cut and use. Carbon fiber posts for posterior strength and glass fiber posts for anterior aesthetics are available in 5 diameters: 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, and 2.0 mm. For more information, (800) 445-0345 or visit denmat.com.





 

DentalVibe

The DentalVibe Injection Comfort System utilizes patented VibraPulse technology to send soothing pulsations deep into the oral mucosa. This stimulation is picked up by the submucosal nerve endings, sending a message to the brain, effectively closing the "pain gate," allowing for the comfortable administration of intraoral injections. Adults and children are reporting painless injections and dentists report less stress during the injection process. It is cordless, portable, nonthreatening, and easily affordable for every office. It has been receiving rave reviews from the key opinion leaders in dentistry and has been featured on all of the TV news networks across the nation. It was invented by an NYU graduate, Dr. Steven G. Goldberg. For more information, call (877) 503-VIBE or visit dentalvibe.com.
 

DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties

PathFile is the next generation of glide path management. It's the Ni-Ti rotary solution for predictable canal patency that offers increased flexibility, more resistance to cyclic fatigue, and many advantages compared to manual stainless steel files. It offers less canal transportation, more flexibility, and faster instrumentation time than with manual K-files. For more information, call (800) 662-1202 or visit tulsadentalspecialties.com.
   

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