Australasian Dentist Magazine Sept-Oct 2021

46 Australasian Dentist products Ivoclar Vivadent, one of the world’s leading suppliers of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications and a comprehensive product and systems portfolio for dentists and dental technicians, is the manufacturer of Adhese Universal, a light-curing single-component adhesive for direct and indirect restorations and all etching techniques. The bonding agent is applied from the unique VivaPen. A new generation of the pen-like applicator, which has been redesigned and made more user-friendly, is now being launched by the company. The new, efficient version of the VivaPen provides up to three times more applications per millilitre of contents compared with conventional bottles. The new VivaPen – unique and efficient down to the last detail The redesigned VivaPen is very comfortable to handle. The pen’s “click” mechanism dispenses the exact amount of bonding agent needed and therefore ensures the quick and controlled direct intraoral application of restoratives. The bendable tip gives access to all areas of the mouth and all cavity sizes. As a result of the VivaPen’s streamlined shape, the view of the working field remains unobstructed. The fill level indicator built into the VivaPen provides constant information about the amount of adhesive that is still left in the pen. Adhese Universal – quality that stands out The universal adhesive Adhese Universal achieves reliable high bond strength values (> 25 MPa) on enamel and dentine, irrespective of the etching protocol used or of the wet or dry condition of the tooth surface. Predictable high bond strength values allow practitioners to work with confidence. Adhese Universal features an integrated desensitizing effect, which eliminates the need for a separate desensitizing agent. Adhese Universal can be applied very thinly and therefore offers practitioners exceptional freedom in the fabrication of direct and indirect restorations. The adhesive establishes a sound foundation on which customised solutions and outstanding aesthetic results can be achieved. Efficiency times three The combination of Adhese Universal and the new VivaPen promises threefold efficiency: u Up to three times more applications – economically dispensed from the VivaPen The simple “click” mechanism pumps the exact amount of adhesive needed. The adhesive does not have to be Threefold efficiency: Ivoclar Vivadent introduces a new generation of the unique Adhese Universal VivaPen for universal bonding applications predispensed into a mixing well. This significantly reduces the amount of material wasted. u Universal use – for direct and indirect restorations and all etching protocols Adhese Universal is the ideal adhesive for bonding composites of the Tetric line. The product acts as an adhesive in the placement of indirect and direct restorations with light and dual-curing luting materials or as a primer for conditioning restorations made from Tetric CAD composite blocks. u Three-second curing – fast and reliable process Adhese Universal cures with conventional curing lights (with a light intensity of 2000 mW/cm2) in just five seconds. At a light intensity of 3000 mW/cm2, as provided by the Bluephase PowerCure from Ivoclar Vivadent, the curing process is reduced to only three seconds. Availability The new Ivoclar Vivadent VivaPen will be available from November 2021. Systema toothbrushes Healthygums is introducing three new Systema toothbrushes, each uniquely designed with its benefits for teeth and gums. What’s so different about SYSTEMA? It’s all in the bristles. It has the proprietary super-tapered bristles, 0.02mm at the tip – ie. 1/10 the diameter of regular toothbrush bristles. This feature makes it possible to penetrate deep within the narrow crevices of periodontal pocket. The super-tapered bristles can enter hard to reach narrow spaces where plaque easily accumulates to cause gum disease. The bristles have superior cleaning ability along the gum line compared to standard round ended bristles. While comparing with the nylon bristles of ordinary toothbrushes, its high-grade PBT bristles prove to be more durable. It even provides a soothing massage to the sensitive gums without causing them to bleed. https://www.lion.co.jp/en/company/rd/activity/health/case02.php Systema Gum Care toothbrush – regular size brush head With the success of the Systema Gum Care Compact Head toothbrush, they are now launching the Regular Head to cater to a wider audience. The Systema Gum Care Compact Head toothbrush was launched in 2013. It quickly became a Bestseller because it had the approval of dentists and dental hygienists. Dental surgeries had been their main distribution channel they would highly recommend it to their patients. They see real results, improved gum health of their patients after using the Systema toothbrush. In 2020, this toothbrush became available in all Woolworths stores nationwide. Systema Super Thin Toothbrush – reach the backs of back molars Lion Corp, Japan the principal believed that a thinner head and a more slender neck would improve the manoeuvrability of the toothbrush in the mouth. Based on this idea, with advanced new technology from Japan, the thickness of the brush head is reduced to 3mm compared to 5mm of the ordinary toothbrush’s brush head. The Systema Super Thin toothbrush is designed to easily reach the back molars and wisdom tooth areas at the back of the mouth. With 40% thinner brush head it can reach deeper to remove 7X more plaque at the back teeth. This toothbrush reaches and cleans the back molars and wisdom tooth areas better because of its thinner brush head design, which allows it to reach further into the back of the mouth. Super deep reach for super clean teeth. It has a slim, flexible neck and handle that gives it excellent manoeuvrability. The Systema Super Thin toothbrush is very popular overseas and was launched in 2019. https://www.lion.co.jp/en/company/rd/activity/health/case04.php Systema Orthodontic brush – compact head The V-shaped and spiral bristles of the Systema orthodontic brush is specially designed for braces. After each meal, it is difficult to clean the food particles stuck in between braces with an ordinary toothbrush. Systema’s Ortho brush with its V-shaped and innovative spiral bristles effectively remove plaque and food particles from the wires and brackets. For more information contact Healthygums: peter@healthygums.net.au • Mobile 0406 239 903 www.healthygums.net.au New products from Healthygums