Endo Tribune U.S. Edition No.3, 2016

inDustry Endo Tribune U.S. Edition | May 2016 D6 Pac-Dent International has launched a full endodontic product line under the PacEndo name. The PacEndo product line continues the company’s ideal of value being the perfect balance of quality and price for the customer. Among the new products are PacFil™ PC (plastic carrier) and GPC (gutta-percha carrier) thermal obturators. According to the company, they feature the best level of precision, performance and radiopac- ity. Both types can be used to obturate any constant or variable .04 to .10 tapered canal ISO size 20 to 50. PacFil’s heated alpha-phase gutta- percha is formulated to provide excel- lent and precise canal filling. The coat- ing is designed for easier cleanup and improved placement accuracy. PacFil obturators are highly radiopaque and compatible for use in the most popular gutta-percha obturator ovens. The Pac- Fil Verifiers make precise sizing fast and easy, according to the company. PacEndo unveils an obturation system The PacFil GPC also offers the added benefit of making post space preparation easy. PacEndo gutta-percha carriers seek to give clinicians all the advantages they want in a thermal obturator product. According to the company, the advan- tages of this product include the following: • Calibration rings facilitate in setting working length. • Works with your current obturator oven at the same settings. • Easy to get great 3-D fills for all canal types. • ISO-sized system for compatibility. Both the PacFil PC and the PacFil GPC come in a wide variety of sizes. For more information about PacEndo products and to request a catalog, con- tact Pac-Dent International at (909) 839-0888 or visit the company online, at www.pac-dent.com. (Source: Pac-Dent International) Sonendo announced recently that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the next generation of its Gentle- Wave® System. According to the company, this clear- ance provides the endodontist with the choice of using the default treatment cycles or reducing the treatment cycles as desired based on their evaluation of a tooth for root canal treatment us- ing the GentleWave System. This most recent FDA clearance is in alignment with Sonendo’s commitment to devel- op products that improve clinical effi- cacy, treatment efficiency and practice economy for the endodontist, the com- pany said. “The increased versatility of this up- grade gives the endodontist control to treat the variety of clinical situations we are presented with,” said clinician Randy W. Garland, DDS, of Garland Endodontics in Encinitas, Calif. According to Sonendo, the GentleWave System represents an entirely new way of thinking about root canal therapy by applying a proprietary Multisonic Ultra- cleaningTM technology, which provides the endodontist the ability to deliver un- surpassed cleaning and disinfection in a single treatment visit. In addition, the GentleWave System helps the endodontist maintain as much structural integrity of the tooth as pos- sible by removing less dentin.1 “Gaining this additional clearance pro- vides value and versatility to our end- odontic customers and empowers them to apply their clinical judgment to deter- mine the optimum treatment regimen Sonendo receives FDA clearance for next generation of GentleWave when using the GentleWave System,” said Dan Miller, Sonendo’s senior vice president, regulatory affairs, clinical af- fairs and quality assurance. New website educates consumers Sonendo has launched a patient-based website — www.gentlewave.com — with the goal of helping patients make more informed decisions when considering root canal therapy. According to Sonendo, the site explains that the GentleWave System facilitates a one-treatment root canal procedure and has the ability to outperform the clinical results obtained with conventional proce- dures, which can leave as much as 40 per- Dr. Randy W. Garland offers a presentation at the Sonendo booth at AAE16, the annual session of the American Association of Endodontists, held recently in San Francisco. Photo/Provided by Sonendo cent of treated root canals with bacteria.2-5 The site also presents research on the many patient-facing benefits of the GentleWave difference, such as the abil- ity to deliver a higher standard of clean than may be achieved with conventional therapy, and patient testimonials regard- ing their GentleWave experience, the company said. “We look forward to helping patients make informed decisions about their op- tions when needing dental care,” said Chris Rabbitt, Sonendo’s chief commercial officer. “When considering root canal ther- apy, patients seek optimal outcomes that will quickly alleviate their pain and lead to saving their natural teeth with minimal disruption to their quality of life. “Ultimately, we believe the GentleWave procedure aligns with these patient- centered goals and delivers on our mis- sion of ‘Saving Teeth Through Sound Sci- ence’®,” he said. More information is available on Sonendo’s website, www.sonendo.com. References 1. Molina B et al. (2015) J Endod. 41:1701-05. 2. Haapasalo M et al. (2014) J Endod. 40:117881. 3. Molina B et al. (2015) J Endod. 41:170105. 4. SiqueiraJFJr.etal.(1997)IntEndodJ.30:27982. 5. Sjögren U et al. (1997) Int Endod J. 30:297306. (Source: Globe Newswire) PacFil PC (plastic carrier) and GPC (gutta-percha carrier) thermal obturators. Photos/Provided by Pac-Dent International

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