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April 20, 2009 | Web Exclusive

Top 10 most
viewed products

A look at the top 10 most viewed products on products.dentalproductsreport.com.

1. Waterlase MD Turbo from Biolase
   The Waterlase MD™ Turbo hard- and soft-tissue laser is said to cut cavity preparations as fast as a highspeed drill. The laser system features a new contra-angle 360-degree rotatable handpiece; a longer tip; greater system reliability, especially for the laser delivery system; an enhanced user interface that makes it simple to select tips and settings; and ultra-bright, shadow-free illumination. See video.

2. ProFluorid Varnish from VOCO America
   Featuring a proprietary, single dose delivery system that takes seconds to apply, Profluorid Varnish sets quickly in the presence of saliva. The 5% sodium fluoride varnish with xylitol comes in 0.4 mL doses for adults and 0.2 mL doses for kids.

3. Listerine Total Care from Johnson & Johnson
   Listerine Total Care anticavity fluoride mouthwash now features six benefits to help give patients a cleaner, healthier mouth. The rinse reportedly helps prevent cavities, restores enamel, strengthens teeth, kills bad breath germs, freshens breath and fights plaque above the gum line.
   

4. OraVerse  from Novalar Pharmaceuticals Inc.
   Said to accelerate a patients return to normal sensation and function after injection of local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor, OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate) Injection, a local anesthesia reversal agent, has been proven safe and effective for adults and children 6 years and older who weigh 33 pounds or more. See video.

5. Flashlite LED Curing Light from Discus Dental
   The Flashlite Magna LED curing light uses three LEDs to generate 1100mW/cm over its entire large, 11-mm-diameter beam; advanced optics allow the light to maintain this high output even at a distance away from teeth. See video.
   

6. Triotray from Triodent
   Designed to produce consistently successful impressions, the Triotray posterior impression tray is described as rigid and accurate. Said to save time and money by reducing the need for adjustments and extra appointments, the trays sturdy metal frame with side tabs guides the tongue into a passive position, thus avoiding the major cause of post-impression bounce-back.

7. Styla MicroLaser System from Zap Lasers
   Weighing only 1.9 ounces, the Styla MicroLaser system for soft-tissue applications has no wires or cables, is made of sturdy aluminum to withstand daily dental-office demands, and is lightweight and balanced so it remains comfortable after long usage. See video.

8. VITA Easyshade Compact from Vident
   The cordless VITA Easyshade Compact delivers instant, accurate, objective shade measurements in both VITA 3D-Master and VITA Classical shades, regardless of surrounding lighting conditions, through use of a highly precise digital spectrophotometer that rests directly on the tooth. See video.

9. A-dec 300 from A-dec
   Described as simple, smart and stylish, A-dec 300 is a complete system of chair, delivery system, light, monitor and assistants instrumentation that fits both small spaces and conservative budgets. See video.

10. Temporary Appliance from Snap-On Smile
    Designed as a conservative, economical option to permanent restorations for smile improvement, the Snap-On Smile appliance is made of a thin, durable, non-staining acetyl-resin material and snaps over teeth for temporary wear. See video.

* Most viewed products from 3/1/09 - 4/20/09