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NEW APP SHOWS AMALGAM/COMPOSITE CAVITY DESIGNS PART OF AN EFFECTIVE PERIODONTAL A groundbreaking new dental app a solid 3D TREATMENT PROGRAMME has been released by DentalAppCo image of what in conjunction with academics is required, Periodontitis can destroy teeth and damage gingival from the University of Manchester and this will tissue, but it has also been associated with other and the University of Sheffield. help them to serious health issues such as respiratory diseases. The dental app uses modified understand The treatment of periodontal disease often begins high resolution micro-CT scan of the princi- with root planing and scaling, but in certain cases, real teeth to show various cavity ples of tooth adjunctive treatment is required. For patients with designs for amalgam and compos- preparation. pocketing of 5 mm or more, PerioChip is a clinically ite filling materials. For more effective option and achieves better results when The app was designed to be used information combined with your RSD. within a teaching environment see www. The wafer thin, biodegradable insert contains to enable students to study and dentalappco.com/ 36% chlorhexidine digluconate and takes just visualise cavity preparation. The cavsim. 30 seconds to place in the periodontal pocket; once teeth can be rotated, zoomed and iPhone/iPad link: itunes.apple. placed it kills 99% of bacteria for up to ten days. moved around so that the cavity com/app/id934845652 The antimicrobial effects from placing a PerioChip designs can be examined closely Android link: play.google. continue to inhibit bacterial flora for up to 11 weeks and teaching staff can point out com/store/apps/details?id=com. thereafter for long lasting results. various features. Students can gain fungameco.filling To help your patients in the battle against periodontal disease and the potential myriad other

HELPING INDIVIDUALS RETAIN THEIR ENAMEL associated health problems, provide PerioChip as part of an effective periodontal treatment programme. The consumption of soft drinks, Oral-B Pro-Expert tooth- To order PerioChip or for more information, email fruit juices and sports drinks con- paste contains a combination [email protected] or freephone 0800 013 233. tinue to rise. The erosive nature of of stabilised stannous fluoride these drinks is well documented, and sodium hexametaphosphate. LOOK, NO STAINS which begs the question of what Preventing enamel loss is just can be done to provide protection one benefit of Pro-Expert. It also When gingivitis or periodontal disease strike, Curasept against their damaging effect. helps protect against plaque, gum Anti-Discolouration System (ADS) mouthwash provides One study found that toothpaste problems, caries, calculus forma- an effective solution for all your patients. containing stabilised stannous tion, dental hypersensitivity, From Curaprox, the long-lasting mouthwash con- fluoride provided significant acid staining and oral malodour. tains the active ingredient chlorhexidine (CHX), kill- protection over that provided by Whilst it is hoped that educa- ing bacteria fast, while avoiding all of the traditional conventional fluoride products.1 tion on the damaging effects of side effects. This is strongly attributable to acidic drinks will go some way in As a result, the mouthwash prevents red and swol- the high bioavailability of stan- controlling the problem of erosion, len gums and reduces bleeding, bad breath and tooth nous fluoride in the formula. It is providing protection against the decay, without causing any staining to the teeth or believed that toothpastes contain- effect of such drinks will help tongue, mouth irritation or changes in taste sensation. ing this ingredient produce a pro- individuals retain their enamel. Being alcohol-free, patients can also use Curasept tective barrier layer that remains Unlike the supply of these damag- ADS without concern for any possible links between on the tooth for hours after the ing beverages, once enamel’s alcohol in mouthwashes and oral cancer. product’s use. It is this, the authors gone, it’s gone! Cost effective and available in conclude, which helps protect 1. Faller R V, Eversole S L, Tzeghai G E. Enamel three different strengths (0.2 %, protection: a comparison of marketed den- enamel against the initiation and tifrice performance against dental erosion. 0.12% and 0.05%), Curasept ADS progression of dietary acid attack. Am J Dent 2011; 24: 205–210. can be used with a comple- mentary INVISIBLE PROTECTION after curing. It also flows easily into gel and Clinpro Fissure Sealant from pits and fissures thanks to its ultra- SLS-free 3M ESPE is proven to provide long- fine syringe tip and low viscosity. toothpaste. lasting protection against caries. Contact 3M ESPE to find out how Recommend This is the first fissure sealant Clinpro Fissure Sealant could ben- Curasept ADS with colour-change technology. efit your patients on 0845 602 5094 to your patients today and help them Accurate and even application is or visit www.3Mespe.co.uk. achieve long-lasting oral health. easy thanks to its pink hue, which 3M, ESPE and Clinpro are trade- For more information call 01480 transforms into an opaque white marks of the 3M Company. 862084 or visit www.curaprox.co.uk.

656 BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL VOLUME 217 NO. 11 DEC 5 2014