Impression-Making Designed for Dentists

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1 Impression-Making Designed for Dentists June 2018

2 Solving the Impression Compromise Dentistry is practiced in the real world. Despite advances in impression material, impression quality continues to be a challenge as the situations dentists encounter are seldom ideal. In addition, the delivery systems that are frequently used to place low viscosity materials do not readily provide the precision required of the procedure, instead relying on borrowed systems. The lack of clear clinical advantages across both material and delivery has required compromise from clinicians, risking poor impression quality, lost productivity, and ergonomic strain. THE CHALLENGES Problems with impression material include tears and voids at the margins, along with unclear work and set times. Laboratories are receiving poor-quality impressions. Low viscosity material is dispensed via old technology, with inherent ergonomic and control issues. Clinicians need to work harder to get results under these conditions. 89% 47% Clinicians are often aware of some of these challenges, but they may unknowingly make compromises to work around them. Instead, they need an impression solution that meets their real-world needs and even exceeds expectations consistently. It s time for clinicians to reevaluate if their system (material and delivery) is truly working for them. of impressions have 1 or more errors of laboratories list impression quality as #1 challenge with dentists

3 Achieving Precision and Control HOW CAN AN IMPRESSION DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGN HELP TO OVERCOME DENTAL IMPRESSION CHALLENGES? Unfortunately, traditional 50mL dispensers require the dentist to work as much as 8 inches away from the impression site and to apply approximately 7.5 pounds of pressure to pull the trigger. The systems are heavy and clunky, often requiring clinicians to move out of neutral positions to capture an impression. These and other inefficiencies reduce control, which can impair the procedure. INEFFICIENCIES BUILT IN: CURRENT 50ML DISPENSER OPTION Distance to prepared tooth Center of balance Hand position Wrist movement Total weight Force requirement Lack of stabilization Range of motion Material waste Visibility Access 92% 61% of clinicians agree precision delivery is critical to their final impression success of clinicians admit their 50mL delivery system isn t providing them with the precision they want For optimal impression-making, the extrusion tip must be fully under the control of the dentist to a very finite degree equal to the control required for the preparation of the tooth. Throughout the process, the delivery tip needs to be in a continuous subversive state in the material, pushing forward with steady control around the preparation margins and interproximally, which allows for precision of extrusion into the sulci around the full circumference of the prepared tooth. The process can become complicated with the high grip force required for typical 50mL delivery systems. Dentists often have to control the impression material extrusion tips in ways that force awkward, out-of-balance, and ineffective positions in order to keep the tip submerged and avoid unintended tip movement due to hand movement or bumping against a tooth surface.

4 Ergonomics Add Up OVER THE COURSE OF THEIR CAREERS, CLINICIANS MAY SPEND AS MANY AS 60,000 HOURS IN IMPROPER BODY POSITIONS, IMPACTING THEIR WORK AND SAFETY. Dental work should happen as much as possible in neutral positions. Dentists should limit hand, arm, and body movement. Improper positions are often due to complex equipment to obtain optimal view of teeth. Current impression delivery options can lead to poor body position, along with lack of stabilization and control, because they are designed around the material and not the procedure. Often heavy, their continued use can cause physical strain and force ergonomically awkward body positioning that risks injury to achieve control and ensure adequate delivery results. Up to 93% of dental professionals are impacted by MSDs globally Musculoskeletal disorders are the #1 #1 reason for dentists early retirement 60,000 hours is the estimated amount of time a clinician spends over a career in awkward/risky positions/activities Pain recurrence rate among clinicians who experience MSD complications is 70% - 90% Hayes MJ, Cockrell D, Smith DR. A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals. Int J Dent Hyg. 2009;7: Gupta A, Bhat M, Mohammed T, Bansal N, Gupta G. Ergonomics in dentistry. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2014;7(1): Blaes JA. A dental office for the 3rd millennium. Dental Economics. June 2002:34-36.

5 A System that Works with You The digit Power Dispenser is a radically different way to dispense low viscosity impression material by enhancing accuracy through optimized control during delivery of the syringe material. DESIGNED WITH CLINICIANS AND PROCEDURES IN MIND, DIGIT POWER DISPENSER OVERCOMES THE CHALLENGES OF TRADITIONAL 50ML AND BACK-FILLED SYRINGE DELIVERY SYSTEMS BY IMPROVING THE PROCESS FROM THE START. up to 63% closer to the prepared tooth up to 42% of the weight of 50mL dispensers up to 84% less force required to dispense The digit Power Dispenser reduces the key features of delivery systems associated with poor ergonomics (shape, distance, weight, physical strain, and complexity) to ensure control. With the distance between the hand and the tooth prep shortened to only 3 inches, there is considerably less risk of tip movement while dispensing, resulting in a more accurate flow of wash material around the tooth prep. CLINICIAN BENEFITS Increased control of device and intraoral tip placement to help reduce potential errors Improved ergonomics and control due to less physical effort during extrusion Better access and visibility Enhanced precision Built-in timers for convenience and better compliance In addition, digit Power Dispenser's design creates a neutral holding position in the space between thumb and pointer finger, reducing muscle complexity. With a unique pen grip and power delivery, it allows clinicians to assume a more neutral position and focus on what matters: control and precision. Foot-controlled Extrusion Clinicians will find that by using the optional foot control, the placement of the extrusion tip and impression material is separated from force application: a huge advance in impressionmaking due to the complete removal of hand force to dispense.

6 Redefining Material Performance Impression material performance matters most intraorally, where hydrophilicity and tear strength matter most. Intraoral hydrophilicity (the ability to work in presence of moisture) improves detail capture from the moment the material is dispensed and demonstrates better wettability of oral surfaces. Voids at the margins are among the most common impression errors. To prevent complications, clinicians need an impression material that works well in presence of moisture while in the mouth, not later. Intraoral tear strength is critical, as material placed into the sulcus, natural anatomic undercuts, and flaws must be retrieved in one piece. Tear strength of material while in thin cross-sections and when being removed from the mouth is when it matters. Tears remain a leading error in impressions. Clinicians should be cognizant of the clinical/intraoral tear strength of their material. 86%of clinicians want a material that works better in the presence of moisture, making this the highest sought-after product improvement 74%of clinicians want a material that is better suited for all the cases they see in their office, not just the ideal ones The completely redesigned Aquasil Ultra+ Smart Wetting Impression Material features state-of-theart intraoral hydrophilicity and intraoral tear strength to deliver better-than-ever results by optimizing performance in all areas, not just one. The clinician no longer needs to compromise between wettability, tear strength, speed, and delivery options.

7 Power in Practice YOU LIVE IN THE REAL WORLD. SO SHOULD YOUR IMPRESSION SYSTEM. The digit Power Dispenser s design features complement the advantages of Aquasil Ultra+ material to deliver results from the moment the material is dispensed.

8 Technology That Moves with You DIGIT POWER DISPENSER The first meaningful advance in impression material delivery. Ergonomically designed by US and European Firms Clear informabon screen with audible nobficabons Timers Working Time NoBficaBons Se9ng Time NoBficaBons Slim mixing Bp profile for easy access/ visibility and up to 88% less wasted material Easy cartridge loading and unloading with digit Power Cartridges Easy Dispensing Slow (Top Fast Full Variable Speed (opbonal Bluetooth foot control) 3 Simple Timer Modes Fast Set Regular Set User Set Mode Memory (remembers your last se9ng used) Light Weight Completely portable Unique Pen Grip Design Economical Less material waste per use Simple to clean and disinfect 1 year full warranty FEEL THE DIFFERENCE

9 About the Company Dentsply Sirona is the world s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, empowering dental professionals to provide better, safer and faster dental care. Our products and solutions include leading positions and platforms across consumables, equipment, technology, and specialty products. As The Dental Solutions Company, Dentsply Sirona provides dental professionals a comprehensive end-to-end solutions offering. This offering includes some of the best-known and established brands in the industry. We are proud to be a preferred partner for dental practices, clinics, dental laboratories, and authorized distributors worldwide. The preceding material was provided by the manufacturer. Statements and opinions are solely those of the manufacturer and not of the editors, publisher, or the Editorial Board of Inside Dentistry. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: DENTSPLY SIRONA digit Power Dispenser Say farewell to compromise. Say hello to predictability. Designed for Use with Aquasil Ultra+ Smart Wetting Impression Material Introducing digit Power Dispenser, a radically different way to deliver low viscosity impression material. Designed with you and your procedures in mind, digit Power Dispenser overcomes the challenges of traditional 50mL and back-filled syringe delivery systems by getting you up to 63% closer to the prepared tooth at up to 42% of the weight of 50mL dispensers.* With the touch of a button, you can focus on what matters most: a final impression procedure done with precision. Feel the thrill of technology that moves with you. Learn more at dentsplysirona.com/digitpower * Data on File 2018 Dentsply Sirona. All rights reserved. ML786002A ( )

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