Dental surgery equipment helps make surgical procedures less invasive and easier for both patients and clinicians. There are a variety of dental surgical tools to choose from, including winged elevators, straight elevators and luxators.
Surgical instruments are available in packs of 10, with some manufacturers also offering procedure-specific packs. These are a great alternative to decontaminating reusable instruments.
Light-curing lamps
Light-curing lamps are used to polymerise restorative materials that are activated by visible light. The light-curing process can take place within seconds and is important for achieving high levels of clinical success in the dental clinic. The output of a light-curing unit is measured as irradiance, which refers to the amount of power deposited on the surface of a curing tip. The total radiant exposure is calculated by multiplying irradiance by the curing time to yield the energy required for polymerisation.
Most light-curing units emit blue light to polymerise resins containing photoinitiators that require visible light to initiate polymerisation. However, some restorative materials contain alternative photoinitiators that are activated by violet light. For this reason, many LED curing lights include peaks at different wavelengths to provide maximum versatility.
Choosing the right light-curing unit for your practice can make all the difference in your results. When selecting a curing unit, look for one that is FDA-cleared and suitable for the type of materials you use. Ask your Patterson representative to recommend a light that works with the photoinitiators in your preferred restorative materials.
Dental delivery systems
There are various dental delivery systems available for use in a surgery, each providing an ergonomic way of working for the dentist and assistant. The rear delivery system, also known as the 12 o’clock delivery system is mounted under cabinetry behind the patient chair and conceals instruments from view. It is ideal for specialists, offering a sense of security as patients enter and exit the dental chair. It is also useful for ambidextrous set ups and can easily be switched between left-handed and right-handed users.
Side-delivery systems, on the other hand, require less trunk twisting for the doctor to retrieve instruments. However, they require the assistant to squarely face the delivery system to change burs and can cause overwork and fatigue in certain areas of the body if sustained hour after hour and day after day. The chair mounted fixed dental delivery system is another variation, mounted in a console on the left or right of the operatory.
Endomotors
When choosing a dental endo motor, it is important to select one that offers a comfortable grip and is lightweight. It should also be durable and easy to use. Additionally, it should be compatible with a wide range of file systems. Many modern endodontic motors have auto-functioning advantages that reduce the risk of operating errors.
An advanced endodontic motor can be equipped with apex locators to help speed up and improve the efficiency of root canal treatment. An apex locator can detect canal length and provide more accurate results than traditional methods.
Whether you need a rotary or reciprocating dental endo motor, Cicada Medical has a solution to fit your needs. We offer a variety of models to suit your budget, all crafted with cutting-edge technology and backed by rigorous testing. You can explore our full selection of dental endo motors online or contact a sales representative for personalized recommendations. We offer secure online payment and reliable shipping to make shopping with us easy.
X-ray equipment
X-ray equipment is an important part of any dental practice. It helps in identifying abnormal teeth growth, detecting abscesses and bleeding in the gum and mouth, and assessing the position of braces and implants. It also assists in coming up with designs for crowns and bridges. Moreover, a dentist can use it to detect tumors and other bone diseases.
Dedicated X-ray units are becoming more common in dental practices, due to their ease of use and increased image quality. They are also less expensive than traditional plain film X-rays. Intraoral digital X-rays can be captured much faster and require significantly less radiation.
Dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) machines produce 3D images of the teeth, bones, surrounding tissue and nerve pathways in one scan. CBCT allows the dentist to make more precise diagnostics and reduce the risk of surgical error. It is also used for TMJ evaluations, dental implant placements and pathology investigations. Dental X-ray equipment comes in various forms, from handheld devices to wall-mounted units. The latter are more user-friendly and offer a variety of settings, including kVp and milliamperage.
