NEW PRODUCTS

Astra Tech introduces new abutment systemfor angular correction

Astra Tech’s new 20-degree design Angled Abutment allows thedentist to obtain natural esthetics in challenging situations. Used inscrew-retained restorations to avoid buccal screw access holes, theAngled Abutment provides 360-degree rotational freedom and thusthe flexibility of placing the abutment in the most favorable position.Four configurations are available: 3.5, 4.0, 4.5/5.0, and 4.5/5.0 high.The Angled Abutments are easy to use and fit all implants in the AstraTech implant system.

For information about this product, contact: Astra Tech, 430Bedford St, Suite 100, Lexington, MA 02420. Telephone: 1-800-531-3481. URL: http://www.astratechusa.com.

Lifecore Biomedical introduces STAGE-1cement-on crown abutment and Quick-Capimpressioning system

In the new STAGE-1 cement-on crown abutment system, com-ponents are color-coded by size so that the abutment try-in can bematched easily with the corresponding abutment, Quick-Cap im-pression cap, and laboratory analog. The Quick-Cap impressionsystem (Fig. 1) eliminates the need to pack retraction cord. Theimpression cap aligns with the abutment flat and reliably transfersthe 3-dimensional positioning of the abutment to the laboratory. TheQuick-Cap’s closed, 1-piece design simplifies intraoral placementand eliminates the need for additional parts, such as positioningcylinders, as well as the need for meticulous syringing of impressionmaterial around the abutment.

For more information about this product, contact: Lifecore Bio-

medical, 2515 Lyman Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318-3051. Telephone:952-368-4300. URL: http://www.lifecore.com.

Macan Engineering and ManufacturingCompany introduces Ultra-Flex bendableelectrodes for oral surgery

Macan’s new Ultra-Flex electrodes (Fig. 2) can be bent easilywith finger pressure at any portion of the insulated shaft. Eachelectrode can be bent repeatedly and retain its new shape each time.These characteristics allow the clinician to work safely in hard-to-reach lingual and posterior areas of the mouth. Because the Ultra-Flex electrodes can be bent to any angle, clinicians may find thatthey need to purchase fewer electrodes than would be necessary ifstandard, rigid electrodes were used.

For more information about this product, contact: Macan Engineer-ing and Manufacturing Co, 1564 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.Telephone: 773-772-2000. URL: http://www.macanengineering.com/

doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.127884

Fig. 2. Ultra-Flex bendable electrodes.

Fig. 1. Quick-Cap impressioning system.

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