Spring into action with another Prestige winner

We hope you have all had a cracking Easter, with not too much chocolate and how about these lovely lighter nights? The surprise sunshine was also very welcomed – could this be an indicator of what is to come as we head towards the summer?!

This issue is all about a product that is a perfect example of our company mantra ‘Technically, first class’. Although it’s been part of our portfolio for some time, perhaps it has never come to your attention before, and we’d really like to put that right. Curating a collection of clever products that scream quality, reliability and give you more, has always been our aim at Prestige. We hope you enjoy discovering more about this little gem.

Meantime you can always head to our website for further info and the most up-to-date news and offers across both Lab and Surgery.

Lucy & Paul x

Paul introduces

Light Cured Composite Splint Material

⭐Easy ⭐Precise ⭐Versatile ⭐Fast

⭐ADVANTAGES

Very quick and easy to work with.
Modelling playdough like consistency at room temperature – no heat needed.
Cures reliably in most conventional light curing units.
Extremely precise, no noticeable shrinkage, expansion, or distortion.
Abrasion-optimized, protects the tooth structure and the TMJ.
MMA and peroxide free – lowest allergic potential for technician and patient.
Fully autoclavable – no distortion during steam sterilisation.
Can be easily bonded to other materials (PMMA-acrylic or suck down matrix).
No taste or smell and easy to repair.

⭐USES

Function therapy bite splints.
Night guards.
Verification indexes.
Insertion Guides.
Transfer Jigs.

⭐THE SCIENCE BIT

PRIMOSPLINT is a thixotropic material, meaning the more energy put into it, the softer and more pliable it gets. It provides the highest strength without any brittleness because tensile strength and modulus of elasticity have been optimized for bite splint applications.

PRIMOSPLINT has the lowest polymerization shrinkage of any material and protects the natural dentition as well as the TMJ because the material is ‘abrasion optimised’.

Splints made of PRIMOSPLINT have an extremely high accuracy of fit after light curing, meaning they are utmost dimensionally stable during and after polymerization. This prevents “rocking” or “seesawing” effects.

The material has been specially developed with the lowest possible allergic reaction potential and there have been no confirmed cases of allergic reactions or undesirable side effects for 25 years.

The mechanical properties of PRIMOSPLINT have been carefully tuned to relieve the temporomandibular joint and protect the tooth structure. With a flexural strength of > 70 MPa and a modulus of elasticity of > 1500 MPa, bite splints made of PRIMOSPLINT meet the mechanical requirements asked for by modern splint therapy.

⭐TECHNICAL TIPS

When opening a new stick of PRIMOSPLINT gently knead it for about 10 to 15 seconds to soften up the material. This will make the material softer and easier to work with.

For maximum clarity lightly sandblast the finished splint (approx. 110 micron aluminium oxide, 30 PSI) inside and outside.

For maximum clarity lightly sandblast the finished splint (approx. 110 micron aluminium oxide, 30 PSI) inside and outside. Then apply one thin layer of primoglaze on the inside, blow off any access and apply two thin layers on the outside. Light cure according to the instructions.

If adding PRIMOSPLINT to a suck down matrix, make sure that the surface is roughened well enough before applying primostick bonder. Do not use strong strobe lights for curing.

⭐CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATION

“I have been using PRIMOSPLINT since Dentsply withdrew Triad from the market. I had used Triad for over 30 years, for occlusal appliances, and was upset by its sudden and strange withdrawal. However, having now used PRIMOSPLINT for nearly 2 years now, I can honestly say it is a much superior product, and extremely accurate, which means I now no longer have to reline my Tanner Appliances in the mouth. It also appears to be stronger and very well suited to its function as an occlusal appliance material.”