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IPR

Interproximal reduction (IPR) involves the selective removal of enamel proximally to create space for tooth movement. IPR can be performed in conjunction with traditional orthodontics or clear aligners, with treatment planned by the clinician or, in some cases, through lab services that utilize digital technology. IPR is a safe and effective method to create space for orthodontic tooth movement where mild or moderate crowding exists, particularly useful for treating crowding in the anterior segment (the ‘social six’) and suitable for recontouring individual teeth.

Why choose IPR files from Dentsply Sirona?

Reduces the risk of residual space where extractions would provide more space than is required.

Avoid lengthy arch expansion, distalization and tooth proclination

Acquisition of space can be staged during treatment

Simultaneously adjust teeth with poor contours or poorly contoured restorations

Improves post-treatment stability and stable contact points by flattening contours

End result may have roots more parallel than with other methods and less relapse

Can be used manually

Versatility and value

  • Precision Swiss-made, electro-chemical bonded diamond files
  • Uses include breaking contact, reduction, contouring, fine trimming and fi nishing 
  • Designed to allow low temperature operation and prevent clogging 
  • Double-sided or single-sided (left or right) 
  • Files, grip and inner tray are autoclavable 
  • Color-coded to match Endodontic file system 
  • Can be used two ways: hand-held and with removable grip
  • Assorted Pack includes (1) Removable Grip, 8 Files (one of each thickness) and 1 Serrated Contact Point Saw 

DIAMOND-IMPREGNATED 
 DOUBLE-SIDED
SINGLE-SIDED (LEFT)
SINGLE-SIDED (RIGHT)
Polishing - A final step in tooth surface restoration. 
Grey
0.085mm 
0.070mm 
0.070mm 
Finishing - For finishing prior to final polish. 
Purple
0.110mm 
0.100mm 
0.100mm 
XX Fine - Pre-polish and fi nish reduced areas. Also use as initial strip for excessive crowding. 
White
0.140mm 
0.123mm
0.100mm
X Fine - Pre-polish stripped areas. Also use as initial strip for crowded cases. 
Yellow
0.160mm 
0.138mm 
0.138mm 
Fine - Use to initiate reduction in crowded cases. Also use to contour after reduction. 
Red
0.270mm 
0.180mm 
0.180mm 
Medium - Use for reduction with some crowding or when some space exists. Smaller grain can achieve results before using Coarse strip. 
Blue
0.330mm 
0.210mm 
0.210mm 
Coarse - Primary working strip for IPR Also use to trim and contour. 
Green
0.370mm 
0.235mm 
0.235mm 
X Coarse - Use for maximum reduction at start of IPR 
Black
0.490mm 
0.290mm 
0.290mm 
Serrated Contact Point Saw - Use to break contact points on enamel, composite, amalgam, porcelain or gold. 
Gold
   

SpaceFile Contra-Angle Handpiece

  • Use with ALL SpaceFile Files 
  • Compact design makes reaching posterior regions easy 
  • Use with most standard slow-speed air motors & compressed air units such as A-dee, KaVo, W&H, NSK, Midwest-E and E-Stylus 
  • Reciprocating motion of 1.6mm 
  • Autoclavable 
  • One-Year warranty 

Flexview lnterproximal Strips

Use for optimal visibility during interproximal stripping. 

  • Gateway area allows easy access for IPR stripping and fi nishing 
  • Single-sided
  • Autoclavable in aluminum tube
  • Pack of 10

Diamond lnterproximal Strips

These stainless steel strips with electronically bonded diamonds are used for interproximal stripping. 

  • Gateway area allows easy access to contact points 
  • Autoclavable in aluminum tube 
  • Pack of 10 

Serrated lnterproximal Strips

  • Open-bonded proximal contact points 
  • Serrated strips are ultra thin 
  • Stainless steel 
  • Autoclavable in the aluminum tube 

Brochure

SpaceFile interproximal reduction kit brochure


Downloads

SpaceFile Files | Global | multilingual | 2021-12 783 kB

SpaceFile instructions for use


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