Product Bites – August 16, 2024
Season 3, Episode 31, Aug 16, 04:00 PM
A bite-sized look at all the latest dental product launches. This week's episode features products from ZimVie, W&H, Flight Dental Systems, and Align Technology.
GenTek® Restorative Components
GenTek® Restorative Components
- ZimVie launches GenTek in the U.S. after FDA clearance, expanding its prosthetic product line.
- Includes components like Ti-Bases and pre-milled abutment blanks, designed for integration with ZimVie implant systems.
- First introduced in Europe in 2019, with a track record of success.
- W&H introduces handpieces with enhanced torque and durability, ideal for removing zirconia crowns and bridges.
- Features a robust design with a 20% longer service life and improved cutting efficiency.
- New push-button design for easier bur changes and HeatBlocker technology to keep the push-button cool.
- ZimVie's latest update includes one-click nerve detection and automated bone/tooth segmentation.
- New CAD workflows for dental labs, allowing for more complex restorative designs.
- Cloud-based design libraries offer improved accessibility for clinicians.
- Flight Dental Systems' Clave45+ steam sterilizer is designed for high-volume practices with a 45-liter chamber.
- Features quick cycle times and customizable settings for efficient sterilization.
- Built with a stainless-steel chamber for durability and longevity.
- Align’s new software allows dental professionals to design 3D printed models, bite splints, and restorations in-practice.
- Utilizes exocad™ CAD/CAM technology as part of the Align™ Digital Platform.
- Available through early access, aiming to reduce treatment time and enhance patient experience.