lecturer, and
instructor, Dr.
McMahon is an
expert in the fi eld of
cosmetic dentistry,
dental care, dental
services, and
teeth whitening.
Accredited by the
American Academy
of Cosmetic
Dentistry, a fellow
in the International
Academy of DentalFacial Esthetics, as
well as a fellow of
the Academy of
General Dentistry, Dr.
McMahon is a winner
and gold medal
recipient of the
American Academy
of Cosmetic
Dentistry’s Annual
Smile. Lecturing
on cosmetic
dentistry, minimal
prep dentistry,
dental technology,
dental services, and
teeth whitening
around the world,
Dr. McMahon has
one of the largest
cosmetic dental
practices in western
Pennsylvania.
• Saves chair time and reduces clinician stress
About 13 years ago, we started using interproximal reduction (IPR) as part of our clear aligner treatment. At the time, IPR was extremely time consuming. We were using metal strips in combination with discs, so the procedure took ages and reduced the profitability of clear aligner therapy dramatically. We needed something more efficient.
In search of something better, I found Dentatus Lamineer Tips. They were ideal for shaping fillings but too small to be used effectively for IPR.
Like any other dentist, I was tempted to try other solutions as they came to the market. For example, several machine-driven reciprocating systems work with short strips. However, in my opinion, all of these systems can be difficult to use when you want to control shaping of the tooth morphology. Especially when compared to my most recent discovery:
Dentatus IPR tips and the Profin PDX handpiece. Dentatus IPR tips offer several advantages for clinicians, including the following:
• The height of the diamond-covered tips is perfect for IPR procedures.
• The reciprocating movement makes it easy to handle stripping and shaping the teeth, and the risk of cutting the gingiva, lips, or cheeks is eliminated almost completely.
• The safe and easy handling combined with the intelligent color coding makes it easy to use so IPR can be delegated.
• Whether you are performing anterior or posterior enamel reduction, Dentatus IPR tips are bliss to use compared to the alternatives.
To my knowledge, Profin PDX is the only handpiece that can switch freely between a free-moving position and a fixed position. In the free-moving position, the IPR tip automatically follows the shape of the teeth and slides into the approximal space. This is helpful when delegating IPR because it minimizes the risk of unintended damage to the teeth. In the fixed position, the tip won't rotate at all, so it’s easy to shape the tooth to the right morphology.
From a cost-benefit perspective, the Dentatus IPR tips and the Profin PDX handpiece are a great addon for the practice. If you do a lot of clear aligner treatments like we do, the tips will make your IPR procedures easier, faster, and more predictable. They also reduce chair time significantly, which is a benefit for you and your patients.
With the Complete IPR Solution by Dentatus you can delegate IPR safely to the team with proper training. The result is greater efficiency, increased profitability, and improved patient care.
