iTero Element Plus Series
Align Technology’s iTero Element
Plus Series expands the company’s
portfolio of iTero Element scanners
and imaging systems to include new
solutions that serve a broader range of
the dental market.
The Element Plus series of
scanners and imaging systems
builds on the success of the award-winning
Element family and
offers all the existing orthodontic
and restorative digital capabilities
plus faster processing time and
advanced visualization capabilities
for a seamless scanning experience
in a sleek, ergonomically designed
package. Available in both cart and
mobile configurations, the Element
Plus series offers increased flexibility
and mobility.
Information: itero.com
BracePaste Band and Build LC
American Orthodontics has introduced
BracePaste Band and Build LC, a single-paste
system with no mixing required or
time constraints. This fluoride-releasing,
light-cure band cement adds another option
for orthodontists within the BracePaste
product family. The product’s blue color
allows for easy cleanup and will not wear on
opposing enamel when used as an occlusal
buildup material. The cement provides
optimum bonding of molar bands. The new
product is available in syringes and is stored
at room temperature.
Information: americanortho.com
Glacier Thermoform Material
DynaFlex has announced the launch of Glacier,
its new material used in fabrication of aligners and
retainers. Glacier Ultra Premium Thermoform
Material focuses on patient comfort while providing
strength, durability and clarity. The material is
extremely ductile, utilizing DynaFlex’s Grab-Force
technology that aids in precise tooth movement and
predictable results. Glacier material also requires less
blockout.
The material is produced in the U.S. with the newest formulation and manufacturing technique to ensure a material that will
move teeth at a consistent rate. Glacier is manufactured with a protective film and multiple layering so the end product will have
maximum transparency along with a resilience to stress even when the material is flexed or bent. The material has been tested for
biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993.
Information: dynaflex.com