GAP Australasian-Dentist-Mar Apr 2019

24 AustrAlAsiAn Dentist proDuCts Midmark Preva The intra oral X-ray with an outstanding pedigree and exceptional performance record Originally launched in 2005, the Midmark Preva range remains the market leader in intra-oral X-ray in the USA and is recognised in many countries around the world including Australia for the high quality, reliability and ease of operation. A product of the world-renowned Progeny team, based in Lincolnshire, a northern suburb of Chicago in the USA, Preva was originally promoted in Australia by A-dec. Subsequently in 2009, Progeny Inc. was acquired by Midmark Corporation which together with a number of local changes, has culminated in the Preva range being marketed today in Australia and New Zealand by ICONA Pty Ltd. However, even with these various routes to market, Preva remains a well loved and respected product by all those who have been fortunate enough to work with it. To support our confidence and reliability of the product, both Midmark and ICONA are pleased to offer a 3 year warranty on any of the models in the dental range purchased before December 31 2019. Today’s Preva DC provides exceptional image quality, together with ease of use and efficiency, whether your workflow or personal preferences lean towards the use of digital sensors, phosphor plates or film. Its 0.4mm focal spot produces visibly higher resolution images in which details are sharper and more defined. So, those small, but highly important differences are easier to spot and pathologies are easier to identify. The 0.4mm focal spot is combined with a range of user selectable kV, mA and time exposure choices to ensure the best combination of parameters are selected, providing razor sharp images, regardless of patient size, tooth type or required view. The image quality is clear with each exposure due to the self-calibrating feature incorporated in every Preva. But, it’s not just the electronic and digital aspects of the Preva range which set it apart from its peers. A brilliantly designed proprietary dual arm braking system mean that the mechanical features of the Preva arm also contribute significantly to enhanced image quality. The arm mechanics are beautifully designed, resulting in exceptional balance, effortless movement and drift-free positioning. The arm is available in four different lengths to suit the layout, workflow and size of the practice and a mobile option is also available. Installation is made a breeze with the option of a single stud mount. Preva offers two choices in imaging excellence: The standard Preva and Preva Plus, which has its own ClearVision® integrated digital sensor. ClearVision®has a lovely thin profile with rounded corners and contoured surfaces, designed to maximize patient comfort. Available in film size equivalent size 1 or size 2, this patented, cut-corner CMOS design also maximizes the image area. Both sizes are available in stand alone or integrated models. What’s more, the electronics have been optimized for a low power USB draw of less than 100 mA, making the ClearVision®sensor ideal for use with power-limited laptops. Progeny® Imaging Software is supplied with each sensor providing enhanced and powerful diagnostic features for analysing images which can be exported, emailed or printed for your patients or referrals and publishing to a PACS server. So, today Preva is the convergence of the latest DC technology, micro-processor advances and user-focused features, which provides dentists all over the world with flawless imaging and enhanced workflow. With over 1000 units sold in Australia to date, it is the perfect foundation for every practice, whether film-based, PSP or digital and offers reliable performance today, tomorrow and for many years to come and is distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand by ICONA. u Contact ICONA on 1300 442 662 or email sales@icona.net.au new products from ICona Rapid Clear is here The aligner kit that comes bearing gifts NAOL have been supplying orthodontic consumables (brackets & wires) for over 25 years. NAOL now announces the launch of a Clear Aligner option to their range of services. Called Rapid Clear, CEO Vanessa Street saw the growing need to have this type of product available to service and ever evolving demand in an increasingly digitised industry environment. “Our product is a quality one and it ticks all the boxes, we have online case submission, app based treatment plan delivery, rapid turnaround, exceptional patient satisfaction and a very competitive price,” Ms Street said. “We’re not trying to be the biggest player in the market, just the best, we will back up and support our clear aligner providers with the same knowledge based personal support that we do and have always done with all our products. We know how it’s easy to get lost or forgotten these days in the growing cyber business environment. It is now and always has been important to me that when there is an issue or a question, you can easily access and actually interact with a human that will deal with that issue or answer that question,” she added. NAOL advises that all unlimited Clear Aligner Treatment Kits will now include The Truelight Orthodontic Accelerator at no additional cost. This quality device retails for almost $400 and there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that when used as prescribed they significantly reduce treatment times for clear aligner patients. u For information about Rapid Clear or to submit a case, call 1300ORDERZ (1300 673 379) or go to www.naol.com new products from naol