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Blackline: LED carbon-fiber handpiece The new line of Bien Air high- speed handpieces combines avant- garde technology with exceptional ergonomics. Utilized in aerospace, sailing and competitive sports, carbon fiber is the latest advance- ment in the dental industry. Ten times the strength of steel, carbon fiber is extremely light- weight and offers improved resis- tance to wear, friction, torsion and impacts, making the material an easy choice for any dental prac- tice. The new Blackline series also encompasses innovative LED lighting. LED has a service life that is 10 times longer than that of a traditional light bulb, dramati- cally improving the visibility of the operative field while leaving virtu- ally no shadow area. Coupled with the market’s only air-cushioned swivel, these hand- pieces provide unmatched maneu- verability, free from drag caused by the tubing. This series of handpieces com- prises the Bora turbine, character- ized by its extraordinary power, Industry News DENTAL TRIBUNE | March 201024A HINMAN BootH No. 913 Ivoclar Vivadent intro- duced the new power-sav- ing, second-generation Pro- gramat 500 ceramic furnace at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The furnace’s new power- saving technology is said to reduce power consumption in the stand-by mode by 40 percent. Additional features include: • a new program struc- ture that offers 120 Ivoclar Vivadent programs and 500 individual programs; • a color touch-screen with modern user interface and color graphic display; • Thermo Shock Protec- tion to prevent thermal shock of the ceramic if the furnace head is closed while it is too hot; • Cooling Shock Protec- tion to prevent tension with- in the ceramic with a special furnace head opening pro- cess. For more information, call (800) 533-6825 or visit www. ivoclarvivadent.com. DT Programat 500 ceramic furnace HINMAN BootH No. 1720 AD and the Prestige turbine, fitted with one of the smallest heads available on the market. In addition to the lightweight carbon fiber core and luminous LED light, Bien Air’s Swiss-made Blackline handpieces utilize dual- optic glass rods, triple-separated air and water spray for perfectly balanced cooling, long-lasting ceramic ball bearings, an anti-heat push button and a vibration-free chuck assembly. Help alleviate issues caused by other handpieces by upgrading your office to the Bien Air Black- line series, a part of a Swiss tradi- tion of excellence. DT