Australasian Dentist Issue 92

PRODUCTS AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 39 LUNA 2 A BPA free composite with superior strength & aesthetics SDI has launched Luna 2, the new BPA free universal composite that delivers superior strength and aesthetics. Luna 2 has an improved unique blend of fillers that were researched and developed at SDI to deliver ease of sculpting, non-sticky consistency, very high radiopacity and reliable mechanical properties. Over 100 dentists worldwide have already used Luna 2 clinically through a special pre-release. In addition to supplying dozens of clinical photos, dentists have lauded the handling and polishability of Luna 2 – confirming that the next generation of Luna composites will have a strong future. Innovating shade accuracy, Luna 2 includes Logical Shade Matching Technology and the Chameleon Effect for easier and more precise shade selection. Shades were developed prioritising value (lightness), while pigments were arranged in a logically increasing way, for a simpler and faster match to the Vita Classical Shade Guide®. The Luna 2 formulation also mimics lifelike translucency, opalescence, and fluorescence. Patients will enjoy more accurate aesthetic results, as well as high polish and wear resistance for long lasting restorations and outstanding clinical performance. Luna 2 also offers a high compressive strength of 360 MPa to support robust masticatory forces; very high flexural strength of 130 MPa to reduce failure risk in areas of high stress; and excellent radiopacity of 250% New products from SDI Al, allowing clear differentiation, providing easy and precise visualisation for diagnosis assistance. In addition to superior strength and aesthetics, Luna 2 is also BPA free – which is a significant advantage for health-conscious patients. Luna 2 is available in syringes and complets (single dose), in 12 shades, including one incisal, two opaques and two extra bleach shades. Luna 2 harmoniously blends with Luna Flow – the new Luna flowable. Luna 2 is an Australian innovation from SDI. For more information, contact SDI at www. sdi.com.au POLA FOR ALIGNERS: A NEW ADVANCED TAKE HOME TOOTH WHITENING SYSTEM Optimized for orthodontic aligners Straighten and brighten together SDI Limited has launched Pola for Aligners, an advanced tooth whitening system that combines Pola’s award-winning whitening formula with the growing use of clear orthodontic aligners. With the clear aligner market forecasted to grow 25% in the next 5 years, more patients are looking to combine tooth whitening with their orthodontic journey. Pola for Aligners can easily be used as a take home kit, ensuring a great patient experience by providing whiter, brighter smiles with no additional wear time. Pola for Aligners combines the same benefits of the award-winning Pola whitening formula. The neutral pH gel ensures the greatest patient comfort in a whitening kit and the high-water content gel contains potassium nitrate and fluoride to reduce sensitivity and increase patient compliance. The high viscosity gel ensures it can be easily and securely placed into the aligner tray, staying in place. The pleasantly flavoured spearmint gel is both fresh and long lasting. The Pola for Aligners system is available in Pola Night 10% carbamide peroxide gel that has been carefully selected as the ideal whitening agent to suit any aligner system. It enables patients to customise use between meals for just a couple of hours a day, to the convenience of overnight wear. Pola Night 10% can be used from 1-2 hours per day to overnight. Usually patients will notice whiter teeth after one or two days of treatment. Clinical research has identified 10% carbamide peroxide as the Gold standard in teeth whitening, providing optimal whitening results whilst maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.* Not only does Pola For Aligners whitens teeth but it will also assist in maintaining oral hygiene of patients with the active ingredient ; Carbamide Peroxide, a well-researched antimicrobial agent.** Additional benefits of using 10% carbamide peroxide in the clear aligner tray may be improved oral hygiene and reduction of caries. Studies show that 10% carbamide peroxide have shown an improvement in gingival indices during treatment.*** The Pola For Aligners premium packaging is crafted to elevate the appeal of Pola whitening gels above other less effective pharmacy and online options. This gives clinicians the confidence and support to introduce whitening to their orthodontic patients. Pola For Aligners can be easily combined with a premium aligner system of choice and is available as a professional only product to clinically qualified dental professionals. Pola for Aligners can be prescribed as a once off treatment during the orthodontic treatment, and can be customised for extended periods of use, in order to achieve an optimal whitening result. The Pola tooth whitening range has successfully whitened the teeth of millions of people worldwide. SDI has an ongoing commitment to providing better tooth whitening solutions that are safe, simple and effective. Pola tooth whitening is an Australian innovation and Pola for Aligners is available through all major distributors. Source : * Efficacy of Pola Night on tooth whitening. 24 months post treatment on Japanese 2006 – Tsubura Shuichi Clinical evaluation of new bleaching product “Pola Night” on Japanese population 2005 – S Tsubura, R. Yamaguchi ** Whitening, therapeutic aesthetics and oral health improvement : The future – Dr. Linda Greenwall 2013 *** Teeth Bleaching Efficacy During Clear Aligner Orthodontic Treatment – Rhoda J. Sword, DMD; and Van B. Haywood, DMD For more information, contact SDI at www.sdi.com.au