You can easily convert an eBay air polisher into a nice microetcher by simply switching from the standard sodium bicarbonate powder to aluminium oxide powder. As a dental hygienist, I use this setup to clean and etch (I acid etch too)enamel surfaces prior to placing sealants. I’ve been using 50 micron Danville aluminum oxide powder in one…
Video Function According to the manufacturer: “Minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of non-cavitated carious lesions as well as Class I, III, and V restorations”.80psi air Price – Starter Kit = $299 – Tip = $3.99 each Overall Rating = 3.3 out of 5 Performance = 3 Quality = 3 Value = 3 Ease of use…
I find that the Isolite dental mouthpiece’s bite block does not fit as well around braces, which doesn’t allow the mouthpiece to sit as well. One easy solution to this problem is to trim the outside walls of the bite block. See photos below. End
You can easily use the eBite Plus bite block and tongue retractor combo without having the actual eBite Plus System. All you need is a Blue Boa (version designed for the hygoformic saliva ejector) and a hygoformic saliva ejector that you can cut into 1/2″ to 1″ pieces. Overall performance is decent. I would give…
I’ve only used the Isolation Block a few times so far, so I don’t have a final rating, but here are my initial thoughts at this point. Stay tuned for a full review with video in a month or two. http://www.isolationblock.com/ 1. Suction is good, but it often sucks up the lips 2. The product…
The Kona Tube Kit’s primary function is to attach the Kona Adapter to your HVE system in a better way, but it can also be easily modified to attach a saliva ejector to the HVE system to increase suction power. LINKS – Kona Tube Kit: http://konaadapter.wordpress.com/kona-tube-kit/ – HVE / Saliva Ejector…
Video Price – $19.99 per set (2 units). Overall Rating = 3.3 out of 5 Performance = 2 Quality = 4 Value = 3 Ease of use = 4 PROs – Autoclavable. – Good retraction for anterior incisors CONs – Design often obstructs access around canines Links Purchase = http://www.parkell.com/products/Detail.aspx?prod=388 Do I recommend this…
Video Price – Retail = $999 Overall Rating = 4.3 out of 5 Performance = 4 Quality = 4 Value = 5 Ease of Use = 4 PROs – Great bang for the buck – Internal and external water source – Accepts 25k and 30k inserts – Excellent 90 day return policy …
– Stay tuned for my product review of Ann’s product! – Hygoformic Saliva Ejector Product Review Ann Arrington, RDH, BS Mark Frias, RDH Mark: What is the Blue Boa? Ann: Blue Boa dental tubing is an ergonomic, flexible, hands-free product, designed to assist dental hygienists with efficient water and saliva evacuation while using an ultrasonic scaler. …
Video Price – Retail = $495 – Dentaltown Discount = $395 – Student Discount = $365 Overall Rating = 4.5 out of 5 Performance = 4 Quality = 4 Value = 5 Ease of Use = 5 PROs – Best bang for the buck. Excellent value. – Light is relatively bright and clean – Outstanding customer…