Introducing 3M™ ESPE™ Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing Wheels
Introducing 3M™
ESPE™ Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing Wheels
One unique shape for dental finishing
and polishing in anterior and posterior,
convex and concave surfaces
ST. PAUL, Minn. – (March 5,
2013; Please EMBARGO ONLINE UNTIL APRIL 11, IN PRINT IN
MAY PUBLICATIONS) – 3M ESPE introduces Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and
Polishing Wheels, a new way to put the final natural-looking gloss on
restorations. With an innovative spiral shape that adapts to all tooth surfaces,
Sof-Lex dental finishing and polishing wheels give dentists a versatile and simple
alternative to traditional points, cups, discs and brushes.
These new dental finishing and polishing
wheels are designed with flexible spiral “fingers” that adapt to all anterior
and posterior surfaces. The fingers of the dental finishing and polishing wheels
conform to convex and concave surfaces as they move across the restoration, so
there is no need to switch shapes during the procedure to fit various contours.
Abrasive particles are embedded throughout the dental finishing and polishing wheels,
so effective dental finishing and polishing can be achieved from any side—top,
bottom or edge. With just one shape, and with no water-cooling necessary,
dentists can use dental finishing and polishing wheels from any angle and
quickly achieve a lifelike luster.
The single-use dental finishing and
polishing wheels have a simple two-step system. Dentists can use the fine
Sof-Lex Spiral Finishing Wheel to remove
minor scratches and prepare the surface for high gloss polishing. Then, the superfine
Sof-Lex Spiral Polishing Wheel can be
used to complete the procedure, creating a smooth, high-gloss,
natural-looking surface.
Dental finishing and polishing wheels are
ideal for use with composites such as 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal
Restorative, resin-modified glass ionomers, bisacrylic temporary materials, precious
and semi-precious metal. With the addition of these dental finishing and
polishing wheels, 3M ESPE’s industry-leading Sof-Lex™ Finishing and Polishing
family now offers a comprehensive system for contouring, finishing, and
high-gloss polishing.
“These dental finishing and polishing
wheels allow dentists to finish and polish multiple surfaces from any angle,”
said Christina Rego, marketing manager, 3M ESPE. “Their versatility and simple
procedure make the dental finishing and polishing process quick and
straightforward to produce natural, lifelike results.”
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3M ESPE is a
dental product manufacturer that markets more than 2,000 dental products and
services. 3M ESPE dental products are designed to help dental professionals
improve their patients' oral health care. 3M Health Care, one of 3M’s five
Business Groups, provides world-class innovative products and services to help
health care professionals improve the practice and delivery of patient care in
medical, oral care, drug delivery and health information markets. For more
information on the complete 3M ESPE line of dental products, visit the 3M ESPE
website at http://www.3MESPE.com
or call the 3M ESPE Technical Hotline at 1-800-634-2249. Products are
available for purchase through authorized 3M ESPE distributors.
33M, ESPE, Sof-Lex and Filtek
are trademarks of 3M or 3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada. © 3M
2013. All
rights reserved.
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