Product News in September 2020 Issue
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Aligner Manufacturing
ULab Systems has opened a new state-of-the-art aligner manufacturing facility in Tennessee, complementing its existing planning and design tools to provide a complete treatment solution, according to the company. Aligners are shipped in no more than 10 days, either to the office or directly to the patient, in packaging that can incorporate the orthodontist’s brand. Practices that wish to print some of their own aligners—such as the first few to start treatment—can still take advantage of uLab printing thanks to its pay-by-aligner pricing.
For more information, contact uLab Systems, Inc., 101 Jefferson Drive, Suite 212A, Menlo Park, CA 94025; www.ulabsystems.com.
Barrier Film
Featuring a non-stick border, Crosstex Barrier Film is easy to place and remove even when wearing gloves, according to the manufacturer. These 4" × 6" film sheets cling to any hard surface but leave no residue after removal, making them ideal for awkward areas that might be hard to clean and disinfect. The 1,200-sheet rolls are available in blue or clear.
For more information, contact Cantel Medical, Ninth Floor, 150 Clove Road, Little Falls, NJ 07424. (973) 890-7220; www.crosstex.com.
Aligner Stickers
Invisalign Stickables are water-resistant stickers for clear aligners made from SmartTrack material. According to the company, these fun stickers let patients express personal creativity through 10 themes, including emojis, gaming, sports, holidays, food, and nature, with more to be added. The multilayer, biocompatible plastic Stickables are currently offered only in the United States and Canada, but will be available in other countries starting next year.
For more information, contact Align Technology, Inc., 2820 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134. (408) 470-1000; www.aligntech.com.
Mouth Rinse
DenMat’s new antibacterial oral rinse contains 1.5% hydrogen peroxide and has a fresh mint flavor sweetened with Xylitol. Foaming action helps remove oral debris and heal minor mouth irritations, according to the company. The rinse is available in gallon and half-gallon sizes with dispensing pumps or in a smaller, 16oz package that is more convenient for patients to keep at home.
For more information, contact Den-Mat Holdings, LLC, 1017 W. Central Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436. (800) 433-6628; www.denmat.com.
