With the skyrocketing popularity of zirconia and other monolithic restorations, chances are you’ve experienced the challenges of having to adjust and cut these extremely hard materials.
Dr. Joshua D. Howard of Dover, NH, has the solution. He’s been using Zir-Cut diamonds since they were introduced several years ago.
“It all started with my endodontist,” said Dr. Howard. “He said to me, ‘What are all you CEREC guys restoring your teeth with? It takes me forever to cut an access!’ I told him all about Zir-Cut diamonds and how I had just started using them when I had to remove a stubborn zirconia bridge that had developed recurrent caries and needed to be removed without damaging the underlying tooth structure. No way to tap that bridge off! The Zir-Cut diamonds saved the day!”
True to its reputation for user-inspired innovation, Kerr developed Zir-Cut diamonds specifically for zirconia and other advanced monolithic materials. What makes them better than traditional diamonds?
· Kerr’s proprietary Z-Grit diamond and bonding technology provides efficient cutting and reduces the risk of microfractures.
· The concentric design minimizes vibration for smooth cutting and finishing.
· A range of 9 FG and 5 HP shapes accommodate a wide range of procedures.
“For me, Zir-Cut diamonds are indispensable,” added Dr. Howard. In a world dominated by zirconia and lithium disilicate, Zir-Cut diamonds are our best choice for removing these restorations in a reasonable amount of time with a minimal amount of effort. I have and will continue to recommend these amazing diamonds to my colleagues.”
Clinicians can further enhance the performance and efficiency of Zir-Cut diamonds with the constant speed and controlled torque of KaVo’s ELECTROmatic motor system. Providing stable control from 2 to 200,000 rpm for KaVo handpieces, ELECTROmatic features an intuitive user interface along with a simple design that streamlines the transition for air-driven users. The plug-and-play system connects to standard air tubing and automatically adjusts to the air pressure of the existing dental unit.
The switch to Zir-Cut diamonds and ELECTROmatic can make zirconia procedures as simple and stress-free as possible.