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Promoting a lifetime of oral health starts with Smart choices

Research highlights some significant and alarming trends with oral diseases—what has been termed as a “silent epidemic.”1

Gingivitis
Severe_Periodontitis

The key to addressing oral diseases is a comprehensive effort that includes education, prevention and routine dental care.

Procedures like Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) are important to preventive care because removing calculus and disrupting biofilm is critical to maintaining oral health. But getting patients to commit to regular visits and procedures like SRP isn’t so easy. In fact, dental anxiety causes approximately 15% of adults to avoid regular dental care.4 Dentsply Sirona Preventive offers a range of products and support to ensure the best and most comfortable patient experience possible, which is important to the prevention of oral diseases.

Janoa Hayes LDH Testimonial

Janoa Hayes, LDH

See how Janoa discusses the importance of regular dental hygiene care in maintaining oral health, specifically in patients with chronic periodontal disease.

Ultrasonic Scaling The Smart choice for patient comfort.

“In a published study: 74% of patients indicated a strong preference for ultrasonic scaling over hand scaling.”

Croft, et al, International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry

More dental professionals are turning to ultrasonic scaling.

Efficiency

EFFICIENCY

Ultrasonic scaling can quickly and effectively remove even the most tenacious calculus, which means less chair time.6

Comfort

COMFORT

Patients experience less pressure and greater comfort during ultrasonic scaling procedures compared to hand scaling.5

Recare

RECARE

The more comfortable and less intimidating the procedure, the more likely the patient will return for more frequent dental visits.

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Cavitron Touch Ultrasonic Scaling System

Precision driven by software.

  • Cavitron Touch’s exclusive digital operating system is our most efficient system ever.7
  • The exclusive system runs so efficiently that it produces less heat, requiring less water for better patient comfort.7
  • Quieter than other ultrasonic systems.7

Insert Selection The Smart choice in inserts.

The Cavitron® family of inserts offers a broad selection of ultrasonic scaling inserts to fit the needs of every practice—and patient. Because one insert can’t do it all! Just like with hand scaling, inserts are designed for removing different levels of deposit. Most clinicians prefer more than one type of insert. Selecting and using the proper inserts can help improve patient comfort and efficiency of your practice.

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FSI slimLINE series of inserts - Designed to remove light to moderate deposits

  • Slim design is 30% thinner than the FSI PowerLINE-1000 insert
  • Thin design provides improved subgingival access
  • FSI slimLINE Curve inserts allow adaptation to root anatomy and are designed for use in furcations and concavities

 

THINsert ultrasonic insert - Designed for light to moderate calculus and deplaquing

  • Delivers ultrasonic power with a tip that is 47% thinner than FSI slimLINE-10
  • Unique 9º backbend design allows for easier adaptation
  • Provides access in difficult areas, including misalignments, interproximal surfaces, and areas of tight tissues, without loss of tactile sensation


View All our Cavitron Ultrasonic Inserts for Light to Moderate Deposit Removal

FITGRIP Ultrasonic Inserts

  • Unique one-piece design of FITGRIP Ultrasonic Inserts allow the hygienist’s fingers to conform naturally to the grip
  • Large grip diameter decreases muscle load and pinch force
  • Rippled texture and unique shape lessens the chance of slipping during the procedure
  • Available in our most popular Cavitron 30K inserts, including Focused Spray slimLINE, and THINsert


View All our FITGRIP Ultrasonic Inserts for Light to Moderate Deposit Removal

FSI PowerLINE series of inserts - Specifically designed for efficiently removing heavier deposits.

  • Focused Spray technology is designed to deliver targeted lavage for increased clinical visibility and greater patient comfort
  • The flat beaver tail tip on the FSI PowerLINE 3 insert is designed for use on calculus bridges and removal of heavy extrinsic staining


View All our Cavitron Ultrasonic Inserts for Moderate to Heavy Deposit Removal

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FITGRIP Ultrasonic Inserts

  • Unique one-piece design of FITGRIP Ultrasonic Inserts allow the hygienist’s fingers to conform naturally to the grip
  • Large grip diameter decreases muscle load and pinch force
  • Rippled texture and unique shape lessens the chance of slipping during the procedure
  • Available in our most popular Cavitron 30K inserts, including Focused Spray PowerLINE


View All our FITGRIP Ultrasonic Inserts for Moderate to Heavy Deposit Removal

Shop and view our Cavitron Ultrasonic Insert range
Why do you prefer multiple inserts?

Pat Martin, RDH

Discover why Pat uses multiple inserts on her patients and how the patients benefit from each selection.

Karen Walker RDH Testimonial

Karen Walker, RDH

Karen likes to use a combination of inserts to create a more efficient, effective, and comfortable experience for the patient. 

Insert Wear Monitor insert wear regularly to ensure optimal performance.

As a tip wears from use over time, this loss of tip length translates into a loss of efficiency.

Insert wear video
Worn tips can cause the use of excessive pressure while scaling, which results in discomfort for both the clinician and patient.

On average, using a Cavitron Ultrasonic Insert with ~2mm of tip wear will result in 30% increase in scaling time8 and 40% more scaling force8. Resulting in an increase in both patient chair time and pressure used by the clinician while scaling.*

Procedures like Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) are important to preventive care because removing calculus and disrupting biofilm is critical to maintaining oral health. But getting patients to commit to regular visits and procedures like SRP isn’t so easy. Dentsply Sirona Preventive offers a range of products and support to ensure the best and most comfortable patient experience possible, which is important to the prevention of oral diseases. 

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ACTIVE AREA

The last 4mm of a Cavitron Ultrasonic Insert is referred to as the tip’s active area.

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OPTIMAL SCALING AREA

Ultrasonic inserts move from a fixed point during scaling.

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REDUCED SCALING AREA

Using worn tips reduces the area being scaled.

Anaesthetics The Smart choice in anaesthetics.

Choose the right anaesthetic for the needs of your patient.

Early treatment of gingivitis is key to preventing the development of periodontitis. Additionally, failure to comply with an ongoing periodontal maintenance program may contribute to the recurrence or progression of the periodontal disease process.

That’s why providing a better patient experience during periodontal therapy is so important.

Anesthetics
Tooth sensitivity

of periodontal recall patients report tooth sensitivity.9

Perfer non-injectable anesthetic

of periodontal recall patients prefer a non-injectable anaesthetic gel over an injection.10

Recare stat

of patients who preferred a non-injectable anaesthetic gel would be more willing to return for recare if they knew a non-injectable option was available.11

 

Oraqix Topical Periodontal Gel

Oraqix® Periodontal Gel Lidocaine (Lignocaine) 25 mg/g, Prilocaine 25mg/g

The only non-injectable pH neutral anaesthetic for Scaling and Root Planing. 

Oraqix® is a non-injectable, pH neutral anaesthetic which is safe for use on inflamed tissue and can be used in conjunction with injectable anaesthetics. Maximum dose is 5 full cartridges (8.5ml), enough to complete a full mouth scaling.

  • pH Neutral — safe for use on inflamed tissue
  • Needle free
  • Fast onset (30 seconds) and short duration (approx. 20 minutes)
  • Transforms from a liquid to a gel on contact and can be dispensed directly into a pocket
Kim Miller Testimonial

Kim Miller, RDH, BSDH

Kim talks about her viewpoints on when Oraqix (lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel) 2.5%/2.5% should be used and how the topical helps patients stay comfortable and assists in making sure patients return for recare visits.

Injectable anaesthetic options for patients that need more profound anesthesia

Tips & Education Smart tips to improve the patient experience.

During SRP

Feather-like Touch

Maintain a light, feather-like touch similar to the exploratory stroke during ultrasonic scaling.

Adapt active tip 0-15 degrees

Adapt 2-4 mm of the active tip area and 0-15 degree angulation from long axis of tooth

Short overlapping strokes

Utilize short, overlapping strokes in a methodical pattern to debride the tooth surface.

Products for before and after SRP

Nupro Sensodyne

Nupro Sensodyne

Cleans and polishes teeth and provides clinically proven immediate and long-lasting tooth sensitivity relief (up to 28 days)¹⁷ in a single application; available in 2 flavours; dye-free, gluten-free, SLS-free.

Nupro White Varnish

Nupro White Varnish

Uniquely formulated for hypersensitivity relief; with rapid fluoride release¹⁸ and only a 2-hour wear time.* It can be applied to a wet tooth surface, alleviating the need to dry teeth following SRP.

Seal&Protect

Seal&Protect

Seal&Protect reduces wear of cervical dentine by infiltrating and coating the dentine tubules thus increasing its mechanical strength. It also reduces dentine decalcification by acids and has an antimicrobial effect against caries-associated bacteria.

* Data on file.
 
1. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2. Albandar JM, Rams TE. Global epidemiology of periodontal diseases. Periodontol 2000. 2002;29:7-10.
3. P.I. Eke, B.A. Dye, L. Wei, G.O. Thornton-Evans, and R.J. Genco. Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: 2009 and 2010. J DENT RES 0022034512457373, first published on August 30, 2012 as doi:10.1177/0022034512457373
4. Petersen, P. E., & Ogawa, H. (2005, December). Strengthening the Prevention of Periodontal Disease: The WHO Approach. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/oral_health/publications/jop2005_76_12_2187.pdf?ua=1
5. Gatchel RJ, Ingersoll BD, Bowman L, Robertson MC, Walker C. The prevalence of dental fear and avoidance: a recent survey study. J Am Dent Assoc. 1983 Oct;107(4):609–610. [PubMed]
6. Croft, et al, International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Volume 23, number 6, 2003.
7. Compared to hand scaling.
8. Compared to other Cavitron models.
9. When compared to a new ultrasonic insert.
10. Bassett, K, et al.  Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals. Page 38.
11. Logothetis, Demetra D. and Fehrenbach Margaret J.  Local anesthesia options during dental hygiene care. Page 5.
12. Matthews DC., Rocchi A., Gafini A., (2001). Factors affecting patients’ and potential patients choices among anesthetics for periodontal recall visits. Journal of Dentistry 29:173-179.  Page 176
13. Matthews DC., Rocchi A., Gafini A., (2001). Factors affecting patients’ and potential patients choices among anesthetics for periodontal recall visits. Journal of Dentistry 29:173-179.  Page 177
14. Matthews DC., Rocchi A., Gafini A., (2001). Factors affecting patients’ and potential patients choices among anesthetics for periodontal recall visits. Journal of Dentistry 29:173-179.
15. Croft, et al, International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Volume 23, number 6, 2003.
16. Bassett, K, et al.  Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals. Page 56.
17. J.L. Milleman, K.R. Milleman, et al. Nupro Sensodyne prophylaxis paste with NovaMin for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: A 4-week study. Am J Dent 2012; 25: 262-268.
18. Compared to competitive varnishes. Data on file.

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