Ever Wish For a Scaler That Truly Stayed Sharper Longer?

Scalers and Curettes

• In this tutorial you will learn:– What EverEdge is– How EverEdge Technology is created– Features and benefits of EverEdge – Edge retention studies of EverEdge

• What do clinicians want?– #1 Response:

• Make a scaler that stay sharper longer!

Now there is with Hu-Friedy’s EverEdge® Technology

Introduction

• EverEdge Technology is unlike anything you’ve experienced before in a scaler.

• Revolutionary new stainless steel alloy is super-durable to stay sharper longer – 50% longer.

• That means less frequent sharpening, less hand fatigue, and greater comfort throughout the day.

EverEdge Technology

• Hu-Friedy’s expertise in manufacturing scalers and curettes is key to the EverEdge scalers’ performance.

• Proprietary heat treatment and cryogenic processing ensure that the superior edge retention and wear characteristics of EverEdge Technology will last the entire life of the instrument.

• It’s not a superficial coating – EverEdge Technology scalers can be sharpened again and again for your best instrument value.

Handle Design

• Diamond Knurl– Unique diamond knurl pattern

with large diameter handle for a confident grasp. Optimal weight for reduced hand fatigue.

• Comfort Zone™ Cone with Signature Series® Grip– The cushioned grip provides a

smooth transition and increased comfort. Distinct Ocean Blue grip for easy identification.

Stays Sharper Longer

Comfort Zone Cone

Signature Series Grip

Finely-Honed Finish

Diamond Knurl - Large Diameter Handle

Measuring Wear Properties

• Hu-Friedy partnered with an independent metallurgical engineering group to develop a testing protocol and methodology to accurately and objectively measure wear in finished dental instruments.

Set-Up Diagram

• The blue striped rectangle represents the instrument tip as it is articulated back & forth over the harder wear media to create a wear pattern that can be measured.

Tool SteelWear Media

Instrument Tip

Articulates Back & Forth Over Wear Media

Rectangular Shaped Tool Steel

Expected Wear Diagram

• Articulation occurred at the “cutting edge” of the finished scalers.

• This diagram illustrates the expected wear pattern and the “wear depth” measurement that was compared in the various steel materials tested.

START OF WEAR TEST END OF WEAR TEST

Instrument Tip

Rectangular Shaped Tool Steel

WearDepth

Rectangular Shaped Tool Steel

Instrument Tip

Typical Wear

• Note the clear triangular shaped wear patterns in both carbon and stainless steel. This is indicative of a material that wears relatively easily.

Typical Carbon Steel Wear4,000 Strokes

Typical Stainless Steel Wear 4,000 Strokes

Wear at 1,000 Strokes

• Note the typical triangle wear pattern of the stainless steel (on the right)

• The shallow irregular groove formed in the EverEdge material also demonstrates that the material will hold an edge better.

EverEdge1,000 Strokes

Mfg A Stainless Steel1,000 Strokes

Wear at 4,000 Strokes

• Again, the more shallow irregular shape wear exhibited by EverEdge (on the left) is indicative of the better wear properties of the EverEdge material.

EverEdge4,000 Strokes

Mfg E4,000 Strokes

EverEdge Technology

MICROWEAR TEST RESULTS

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Research Summary

• EverEdge Material Exhibited:– Superior wear and edge retention– Intrinsic resistance to wear and edge

breakage– Expectation for longer instrument life

• Compared to all instrument materials tested

• EverEdge will last at least 50% longer than competitive scalers

Putting It All Together

Better Wear Characteristics

Stays Sharper Longer

Better Edge Retention

Consumer Preference Studies

• Clinicians preferred EverEdge Technology over Immunity Steel in key categories:– Sharpness– Uses before need to sharpen– Ease of re-sharpening

Preferred EverEdge scalers 4 to 1 over the scaler they currently use.

• More than 70 EverEdge instrument designs are available – Including:

• Gracey Curetttes– Rigid– After Five– Mini Five

• Sickle Scalers• Universal Curettes

• #9 Diamond Texture Handle– 3/8” diameter

• Ocean Blue Signature Series Grip– Default grip*

Summary

Hu-Friedy’s EverEdge Technology is unlike anything you’ve experienced before in a scaler.

• Stays Sharper Longer– Revolutionary new stainless steel alloy is super-durable to

stay sharper longer – 50% longer.

• Proprietary Process – Heat treatment and cryogenic processing ensure superior

edge retention and wear characteristics

– EverEdge Technology will last the entire life of the instrument. It’s not a superficial coating.

• Diamond Knurl – For a confident grasp and optimal weight for reduced hand

fatigue.

• Over 70 designs available

Conclusion

• EverEdge Technology was designed with you, the clinician in mind.

• It allows you to spend less time sharpening, experience less hand fatigue, and provide you with greater comfort all day long

• Consumer preference studies show that fellow clinicians prefer EverEdge 4:1 over their current scalers

Qualifying Question

• Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Hu-Friedy’s EverEdge Technology.

• To earn your Hu-Points towards a product evaluation, please exit and answer the following question on the Member Resources Page:

What characteristic(s) of an EverEdge scaler are true?

a) Stays sharper 50% longerb) Signature Series gripsc) Large diameter handled) a & ce) All of the above