My goal for all my restorative procedures is predictability. Having systems in place will promote efficiency and predictability, especially when multiple team members are maintaining burs and equipment.
KaVo SonicFlex
The SonicFlex by KaVo is awesome for smoothing margins. This is excellent for inlay preparations or when a contact is tight and gingivally placed. The SonicFlex tips idealize margins without iatrogenic damage to adjacent tooth structure.
Brasseler Bur Kits
A special thanks to Drs. Pascal Magne, Robert Winter, and Newton Fahl for creating the ideal kits for my restorative procedures! These bur kits are helpful to me to ensure my preps are efficient and well polished, but are also great because my assistants can easily replace burs when needed since the type of bur is labeled on the bur block.
Previous Practice Picks:
Bien-Air Electric Handpieces
Electric handpieces are a must for restorative dentistry—the constant torque will ensure a smooth and efficient tooth preparation. Bien-Air handpieces have an antiretraction valve in the head of the handpiece, meaning no contaminated water can be sucked into the handpiece.
GC America’s G2-BOND Universal
Two-bottle bonding systems are back! G2-BOND Universal has Dual-H Technology—a hydrophilic primer and a hydrophobic bonding agent. It’s strong and will contribute to restorative success.
Bisco Modeling Resin
When I see my composites during hygiene visits and the cavosurface margins are smooth as glass, I always thank modeling resin. A little goes a long way, and Bisco modeling resin helps me create restorations that last a very long time.
Hu-Friedy Composite Instruments
These are my workhorses! Hu-Friedy composite instruments are awesome for packing and sculpting almost every restoration I place. The color-coding on the handles is super helpful; I ask my assistant for them by color and they are easy to find and hand over. These instruments help me work efficiently and they help to create gorgeous, lifelike restorations.
About the Author
Pamela Maragliano, DMD
Chief Editor of Dental Economics
Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].