2008
IPS e.max ZirCAD Colour Blocks
Ivoclar Vivadent has launched IPS e.max ZirCAD Colour Blocks, homogeneously shaded zirconium oxide blocks. The blocks are an alternative to the IPS e.max ZirCAD Colouring Liquids for white blocks and the shades are adjusted to those of IPS e.max glass-ceramics. The blocks can be processed in Sirona’s inLab system.
Callisto CP+
By introducing the new alloy Callisto CP+, Ivoclar Vivadent wishes to offer a dental alloy at the best possible conditions for the customer. The palladium-containing, cobalt-based ceramic alloy is characterized by its low density, its wide range of indications and applications as well as its high strength.
IPS Investment Ring System 300 g
Given the high customer demand for a larger investment ring system, Ivoclar Vivadent launches the IPS Investment Ring System 300 g on the market. With this system, the manufacturer extends the range of IPS Investment Rings and offers new possibilities in the field of press technology. This product is not available in North America.
FRC Postec Plus: Record sales
Ivoclar Vivadent has sold the root canal post FRC Postec Plus worldwide over a million times. The post, a further development of FRC Postec, is particularly popular on the European and Asian market.
IPS Contrast Spray Chairside
The new generation of the IPS Contrast Spray Chairside is available in two versions: blue and cream-coloured. In addition to its pleasant lemon flavour, the spray particularly impresses users with its practical design. The new Contrast Spray Chairside is available in the new hygiene package.
OptraStick
OptraStick is an application instrument made of plastic that features a flexible adhesive tip, which enables dentists and dental technicians to easily take hold of and precisely place indirect restorations made of various materials, such as ceramic inlays and onlays as well as IPS Empress or IPS e.max veneers.
Bluephase receives the red dot design award
For the second time, Ivoclar Vivadent wins an award with the Bluephase high-performance LED curing light at the red dot design award 2008. In the category «product design 2008», the Bluephase receives an «honourable mention».
Programat EP 3000
The Programat EP 3000 is a press and ceramic furnace, which provides outstanding press results and surprises users with many additional functions: In addition to 220 firing programs, the Programat EP 3000 is equipped with automatic temperature calibration, detachable furnace head, and a graphic display.
Cervitec Plus: study results
A recent clinical study (Ziebolz et al. 2008) confirms the effectiveness of the chlorhexidine-containing protective varnish Cervitec Plus from Ivoclar Vivadent. The application of Cervitec Plus resulted in a significant, long-term reduction of dental hypersensitivity.
IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray: for dentists
The ready-for-use IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray is quickly and easily sprayed onto fully anatomical, characterized IPS Empress CAD restorations and fired in the Programat CS ceramic furnace. The composition of the glaze material corresponds to that of the glaze paste - only the form of application is new.
IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray: for the dental technician
The ready-for-use glaze spray is quickly and easily sprayed onto fully anatomical, characterized IPS Empress restorations or IPS Empress restorations veneered with IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer and subsequently fired using the well-known glaze firing parameters. The composition of the glaze material corresponds to that of the glaze paste - only the form of application is new.
Three-dimensional preparation model for all-ceramic restorations
Up until today, the correct preparation technique for all-ceramics was only explained with the help of pictures. With the new three-dimensional model from Ivoclar Vivadent, the preparation techniques for all-ceramic veneers, inlays, partial crowns, and crowns are graphically and clearly demonstrated.
Silamat S6
With the universal mixing device Silamat S6, Ivoclar Vivadent is setting a new standard as regards design, functionality and time-tested quality. Because in addition to functionality, an attractive design has become an important criterion for many dentists when they buy a new apparatus for their practice.
OptraGate "ExtraSoft"
The tried-and-tested OptraGate lip and cheek retractor has been replaced by OptraGate "ExtraSoft" to meet customers' demands for an even more comfortable and gentle fit that minimizes pressure. In addition to the optimization of the material quality, recesses to accommodate the upper and lower lip frenulum have been added to the inner ring. These modifications make OptraGate "ExtraSoft" even more comfortable to wear for patients over longer periods of time.
Fluor Protector: study results
According to a recent study involving adolescents in Sweden (Stecksén-Blicks et al. 20071), the regular application of a fluoride varnish should be a standard procedure in orthodontic treatment. The objective of the investigation was to assess the effect of a fluoride varnish on the formation of white spot lesions (WSL).
ExciTE in the VivaPen
ExciTE is a tried-and-tested, light-curing single-component adhesive, which is used in conjunction with the total-etch technique. ExciTE can be used for direct restorative treatment procedures, as well as for the adhesive light-curing cementation of indirect restorations. Effective immediately, ExciTE is available in the unique VivaPen delivery form.
Bluephase meter
The intensity is the power per area. For that reason, the Bluephase meter is the only radiometer of its kind which does not only measure the light output, but also the diameter of the light probe used. Due to the utilization of an intelligent line sensor, the actual emission area and thus the light intensity can be precisely measured.
Bluephase
LEDs revolutionized light polymerization in the dental office a few years ago. Ivoclar Vivadent has now developed the new Bluephase as the first polymerization light for unlimited use in the dental office. Every material, every indication and every time – only this combination gives the clinician the “licence to cure”.
AdheSE One receives Innovations prize 2007
During the past few months, more than 1,500 German dentists chose AdheSE One as the most innovative dental product in a competition conducted throughout the country. The prize was established by the trade magazine “Die Zahnarzt Woche“ and the dental company “Pluradent“ in 2005.
IPS InLine / IPS InLine PoM
Ivoclar Vivadent lets pictures talk. Effective immediately, all important information on the processing of IPS InLine and IPS InLine PoM are available on the new training and information DVD for digital, quick and uncomplicated use.
IPS e.max ZirCAD Colour Blocks
Ivoclar Vivadent has launched IPS e.max ZirCAD Colour Blocks, homogeneously shaded zirconium oxide blocks. The blocks are an alternative to the IPS e.max ZirCAD Colouring Liquids for white blocks and the shades are adjusted to those of IPS e.max glass-ceramics. The blocks can be processed in Sirona’s inLab system.
Callisto CP+
By introducing the new alloy Callisto CP+, Ivoclar Vivadent wishes to offer a dental alloy at the best possible conditions for the customer. The palladium-containing, cobalt-based ceramic alloy is characterized by its low density, its wide range of indications and applications as well as its high strength.
IPS Investment Ring System 300 g
Given the high customer demand for a larger investment ring system, Ivoclar Vivadent launches the IPS Investment Ring System 300 g on the market. With this system, the manufacturer extends the range of IPS Investment Rings and offers new possibilities in the field of press technology. This product is not available in North America.
FRC Postec Plus: Record sales
Ivoclar Vivadent has sold the root canal post FRC Postec Plus worldwide over a million times. The post, a further development of FRC Postec, is particularly popular on the European and Asian market.
IPS Contrast Spray Chairside
The new generation of the IPS Contrast Spray Chairside is available in two versions: blue and cream-coloured. In addition to its pleasant lemon flavour, the spray particularly impresses users with its practical design. The new Contrast Spray Chairside is available in the new hygiene package.
OptraStick
OptraStick is an application instrument made of plastic that features a flexible adhesive tip, which enables dentists and dental technicians to easily take hold of and precisely place indirect restorations made of various materials, such as ceramic inlays and onlays as well as IPS Empress or IPS e.max veneers.
Bluephase receives the red dot design award
For the second time, Ivoclar Vivadent wins an award with the Bluephase high-performance LED curing light at the red dot design award 2008. In the category «product design 2008», the Bluephase receives an «honourable mention».
Programat EP 3000
The Programat EP 3000 is a press and ceramic furnace, which provides outstanding press results and surprises users with many additional functions: In addition to 220 firing programs, the Programat EP 3000 is equipped with automatic temperature calibration, detachable furnace head, and a graphic display.
Cervitec Plus: study results
A recent clinical study (Ziebolz et al. 2008) confirms the effectiveness of the chlorhexidine-containing protective varnish Cervitec Plus from Ivoclar Vivadent. The application of Cervitec Plus resulted in a significant, long-term reduction of dental hypersensitivity.
IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray: for dentists
The ready-for-use IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray is quickly and easily sprayed onto fully anatomical, characterized IPS Empress CAD restorations and fired in the Programat CS ceramic furnace. The composition of the glaze material corresponds to that of the glaze paste - only the form of application is new.
IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray: for the dental technician
The ready-for-use glaze spray is quickly and easily sprayed onto fully anatomical, characterized IPS Empress restorations or IPS Empress restorations veneered with IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer and subsequently fired using the well-known glaze firing parameters. The composition of the glaze material corresponds to that of the glaze paste - only the form of application is new.
Three-dimensional preparation model for all-ceramic restorations
Up until today, the correct preparation technique for all-ceramics was only explained with the help of pictures. With the new three-dimensional model from Ivoclar Vivadent, the preparation techniques for all-ceramic veneers, inlays, partial crowns, and crowns are graphically and clearly demonstrated.
Silamat S6
With the universal mixing device Silamat S6, Ivoclar Vivadent is setting a new standard as regards design, functionality and time-tested quality. Because in addition to functionality, an attractive design has become an important criterion for many dentists when they buy a new apparatus for their practice.
OptraGate "ExtraSoft"
The tried-and-tested OptraGate lip and cheek retractor has been replaced by OptraGate "ExtraSoft" to meet customers' demands for an even more comfortable and gentle fit that minimizes pressure. In addition to the optimization of the material quality, recesses to accommodate the upper and lower lip frenulum have been added to the inner ring. These modifications make OptraGate "ExtraSoft" even more comfortable to wear for patients over longer periods of time.
Fluor Protector: study results
According to a recent study involving adolescents in Sweden (Stecksén-Blicks et al. 20071), the regular application of a fluoride varnish should be a standard procedure in orthodontic treatment. The objective of the investigation was to assess the effect of a fluoride varnish on the formation of white spot lesions (WSL).
ExciTE in the VivaPen
ExciTE is a tried-and-tested, light-curing single-component adhesive, which is used in conjunction with the total-etch technique. ExciTE can be used for direct restorative treatment procedures, as well as for the adhesive light-curing cementation of indirect restorations. Effective immediately, ExciTE is available in the unique VivaPen delivery form.
Bluephase meter
The intensity is the power per area. For that reason, the Bluephase meter is the only radiometer of its kind which does not only measure the light output, but also the diameter of the light probe used. Due to the utilization of an intelligent line sensor, the actual emission area and thus the light intensity can be precisely measured.
Bluephase
LEDs revolutionized light polymerization in the dental office a few years ago. Ivoclar Vivadent has now developed the new Bluephase as the first polymerization light for unlimited use in the dental office. Every material, every indication and every time – only this combination gives the clinician the “licence to cure”.
AdheSE One receives Innovations prize 2007
During the past few months, more than 1,500 German dentists chose AdheSE One as the most innovative dental product in a competition conducted throughout the country. The prize was established by the trade magazine “Die Zahnarzt Woche“ and the dental company “Pluradent“ in 2005.
IPS InLine / IPS InLine PoM
Ivoclar Vivadent lets pictures talk. Effective immediately, all important information on the processing of IPS InLine and IPS InLine PoM are available on the new training and information DVD for digital, quick and uncomplicated use.