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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition No. 12, 2016

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | December 2016 A16 INDUSTRY NEWS Clearer choice for partial dentures By Keystone Industries Staff Keystone Industries, U.S.-based manu- facturer of the Itsoclear Clasp and nu- merous dental laboratory products, has launched a new clear thermoplastic resin, Clearmet. The company describes it as be- ing “the clear choice for esthetically pleas- ing and clear partial dentures.” It is avail- able through the majority of the dental industry’s top dealers and distributors. This new resin is made of monomer- free material that has been tested to show no known allergic reactions. According to the company, the material sets itself apart by being stain-resistant, odor-free and practically invisible inside the patient’s mouth. And like Clearmet’s popular partner the Itsoclear Clasp, it is easy to be adjusted, relined and repaired. Dr. Dan Schwartz, who has been us- ing the Clearmet material for a few years while developing the product with Key- stone, said, “Clearmet is the next genera- tion to the partial denture. The material is great to work with, and the fit is spot on. When adjustments are necessary, they are simple to do chairside. Patient response has been outstanding.” Michael Prozzillo, Keystone’s vice presi- dent of sales, worked with Schwartz on ensuring wide availability of Clearmet at launch. “It’s truly a product that has been tested through and through that works, works well, and makes a different to end users,” Prozzillo said. Clearmet is available in two sizes, both considered industry standards: small and medium. Both the small (1.77”, 25.5mm x 45mm) and medium (3.03”, 25.5mm x 77m) come in packages of five tubes, and suggested retail prices are $55.75 and $68.05, respectively. One of the main goals of Clearmet has been to improve not only smiles, but also lives. According to thecompany, Clearmet is creating beautiful smiles for patients who were previously too uncomfortable to smile with a metal framework. “I can tell you without any reservations that this material is by far the best, most comfortable, lightest partial denture ma- terial I have ever used,” said Dr. Louis Tro- vato of Hatboro, Pa. “The patient response has been outstanding, and I’m positive I’ll never go back to any other material.” Not only are doctors thrilled to use Clearmet, but dental labs are, too, accord- ing to the company. “It’s not only the easi- est material I have worked with, but supe- rior results make it by far the best,” said Frank Ricciardi, owner of RDL Dental Lab. “You don’t need any special equipment and it’s extremely easy to polish. It’s saved my lab a lot of time and stress.” Keystone’s Clearmet resin is available now through most dental dealers and dis- tributors in North America, Latin America and Europe. Clearmet can be purchased through a preferred dental dealer on the Keystone Industries website. To learn more, get up-to-the-minute updates and order through a dealer, you can visit www. keystoneind.com. Keystone Industries, a privately held company founded in 1908, has main- tained a strong reputation for producing innovative, high-tech dental products in both the operatory, laboratory and pre- ventative realms, according to the com- pany. The company asserts that its dedication is driven by the need to provide custom- ers with the finest quality materials while developing products that meet and sur- pass customer expectations. For more information on Clearmet and other Keystone Industries dental prod- ucts, you can visit Keystone Industries websites at www.keystoneind.com and www.facebook.com/KeystoneInd. You also can follow it on Twitter, @KeystoneInd and on Instagram, @KeystoneIndustries. ‘I can tell you without any reservations that this material is by far the best, most comfortable, lightest partial denture material I have ever used.’ — Dr. Louis Trovato, Hatboro, Pa. Photo/Provided by Keystone Industries Ionolux: Immediately packable resin modified glass ionomer restorative with composite-like esthetics By VOCO Staff Voco’s Ionolux is a new light-cured resin modified glass ionomer restor- ative that offers unique physical at- tributes that benefit both the practi- tioner and the patient, according to the company. These benefits include: composite- like esthetics; non-stick handling; improved physical properties for better longevity; and an ability to be condensed, shaped and sculpted im- mediately after application. Fluoride-releasing restorative without sacrificing the esthetics According to the company, Ionolux’s enhanced esthetics uniquely en- ables the practitioner to deliver a fluoride-releasing restorative with- out sacrificing the esthetics. This enables practitioners to offer According to VOCO, Ionolux benefits include non-stick handling, improved longevity, and the ability to be condensed, shaped and sculpted immediately after application. Photo/ Provided by VOCO Uniquely serves at-risk patients, including pediatric and geriatric GNYDM BOOTH NO. 3201 a higher quality of care especially for at-risk demographics such as the pediatric and geriatric populations. Ionolux is radiopaque and does not require the use of any adhesive or dentin conditioner. Five shades in a biocompatible quality solution With five shades that include A1, A2, A3, A3.5 and B1, Ionolux provides a biocompatible quality solution for practitioners looking for a restor- ative that offers composite-like esthetics, ease of application and shaping, controlled working times and fluoride release. To learn more, you can visit VOCO in the exhibit hall at the 2017 Greater New York Dental Meeting in booth No. 3201, or you can visit the company online by going to www.vocoamerica.com.

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