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News & Opinions DENTALTRIBUNE Middle East & Africa Edition10 by Electro Medical Systems According to the manufac- turer, the innovative Air-Flow handy perio is the first and only portable perio device that en- ables safe and effective re- moval of subgingival biofilm. Based on the successful Air- Flow handy 2+ series and the Air-Flow Master, which was awarded an innovation prize, this handpiece again provides the dentist with an ergonomic masterpiece that EMS says is ideal for treating patients and enables the complete removal of biofilm. The transparent dome and the power chamber have come out in pink. In this combination, the white, handy instrument is once again a genuine eye- catcher. Together with the Air- Flow powder perio, the single- useperionozzlereachesdownto the base of the periodontal pocket. Biofilm impairs the re- moval of bacteria Microorganisms establish themselves and multiply. The bacterial community develops its own protection: microbes comeoffandcolonizenewareas. In some cases, the body’s im- mune system is helpless. To pre- ventthepenetrationofmicrobes, the body triggers a bone deterio- ration process as an ‘emergency response.’ Because the biofilm protects the bacteria against pharmaceu- ticals, treatment has been very difficult to date. That is why EMS wants to mount an attack on damaging biofilm as part of sub- gingival prophylaxis treatment with an application summed up in the words ‘Air-Flow kills biofilm.’ Using this method, dentists can also effectively treat the never-ending increase in the number of cases of peri-implan- titis among implant patients and counter the impending loss of implants. DT Air-Flow perio: biofilm removal to the base of the pocket by Dentatus USA Dentists often don’t look for- ward to having patients with dentures, according to Paul Homoly, DDS, president of Ho- moly Communications. When asked why, he replied that the procedure leaves both dentist and patient feeling bereft of lasting solutions: there is con- tinuousneedforrepeatedvisits to the dentist for adjustments; patients endure discomfort and, worse yet, experience dif- ficultywitheverydayfunctions such as speaking, chewing, smiling or laughing. Even unwanted sounds, such as clicking or whistling, may be heardcomingfromthedentures. Allofthisleavespeoplewear- ing conventional dentures feel- ing insecure and self-conscious. Denture wearers of any age could find themselves changing theirdailyroutine—evenchoos- ing to avoid eating because of discomfort or embarrassment. This is endured because the one alternative they may have — changing their conventional denturesintoimplant-supported dentures — has historically been outoftheirreachbecauseofhigh prevailing costs, painful and in- convenient surgical procedures orlimitationsinthewidthoftheir ridges. Atlas Denture Comfort is a simple solution that was devel- oped by Dentatus USA. This af- fordable, one-hour, chairside procedure will soon be the in- dustry standard for securing and retaining either a patient’s new or existing dentures. Atlas Im- plants, approved for marketing by the FDA, are suitable for re- taining lower dentures econom- ically, regardless of the patient’s age. The Denture Comfort Proce- dure consists of placing four At- las narrow-body titanium alloy implants into the edentulous jaw anterior to the mental foramen. Then, Denture Comfort’s cush- ioning silicone, Tuf-Link®, is ex- pelled into the denture to fit snugly over and around the short, dome-shaped heads of the Atlas implants so that the den- ture can be securely and confi- dently retained. The result is a comfortable fit and optimal re- tention, all without surgery, without bleeding and without bank-breaking expense. Atlas Denture Comfort is the only system on the market today that eliminates the hardware typically associated with over dentures. The Atlas System uses no O-rings, no housings and no adhesives. The unique Tuf-Link silicone reline provides the re- tention to the implants for a stress-free denture, easy inser- tion, retention and removal. This minimally invasive technique is easy for dentists to learn and implement, and may change the lives of your patients. DT Atlas Denture Comfort secures new or existing dentures With the Air-Flow handy perio, EMS is now penetrating into the subgingival area, (DTI/Photo EMS) by Henry Schein, Inc. MELVILLE, NY, USA: Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), is working with its non-govern- mental organization (NGO) partners—Direct Relief, Inter- national Medical Corps, Americares and Heart to Heart—to deliver essential health care supplies to victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan, which left more than a thousand dead, an estimated four million homeless and more than 15 million people af- fected. The disaster response effort is part of Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global social respon- sibility programme. To aid in the immediate response to emer- gencies around the world, Henry ScheinCarespartnerswithinter- national relief organizations and ensures that these organizations consistently have Henry Schein health care products in their warehouses ready to go when disasters strike. “Coordinationofreliefefforts to areas affected by disaster is es- sential and we applaud the work of our NGO partners that are workingwithlocalorganizations on the ground in Pakistan where health care facilities were de- stroyed and ensuring that do- nated health care supplies are being used effectively and effi- ciently,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “Henry Schein’s work to helpthepeopleofPakistanispart of our ongoing commitment to give back to society, which has marked our Company for nearly eight decades. As we have grown into a multinational corporation, the scope of this responsibility has grown proportionately.” ToenableTeamScheinMem- bers and others outside of the Companytosupportreliefefforts in a coordinated way, the Com- pany also has established a Pak- istan Flood Relief Fund through the Henry Schein Cares Founda- tion. Henry Schein will match all donations contributed to this fund by Team Schein Members and the proceeds will be applied directly and completely to relief efforts. Anyone wishing to con- tribute to this fund should make the check payable to Henry Schein Cares Foundation with Pakistan Flood Relief Fund noted in the memo of the check and send it to Alan Cohen at Henry Schein, Inc., 135 Duryea Road, Melville, NY 11747, USA. Dona- tions to the Henry Schein Cares Foundation are tax deductible in the United States. Henry Schein Cares helps health happen by expanding ac- cesstocaretoat-riskpopulations through the support of commu- nities and not-for-profit organi- zations dedicated to increasing preventativecare,treatmentand the delivery of health education. In addition to enhancing emer- gency preparedness and relief, activities supported by Henry Schein Cares focus on advancing wellnessandbuildingcapacityin the delivery of health care serv- ices. Henry Schein Cares’ Global Product Donation programme alsoprovidesabroadselectionof health care products and sup- plies to approximately 100 com- munity medical, dental and ani- mal health organizations in the United States. DT Henry Schein provides health care products for relief after flooding in Pakistan by Zimmer Dental Zimmer Dental is offering what it calls “Innovative Restorative technology” — 1.25mmD Hex Drivers with GemLock Technology for im- proved retention and perform- ance. The drivers feature pre- dictable and secure locking technology for improved re- tention; user-friendly, larger handle for confident grip; and titanium and stainless steel for strength and durability. The drivers are available in two sizes for use in anterior and posterior of the mouth: short (22mm) and long (33mm). The 1.25mm Hex Drivers with GemLock Retention are de- signed for use with all Zimmer screws and components with a 1.25mm (0.50-inch) internal hex. The user-friendly tools are availableintwosizesandfeature theGemLockTechnology,which utilizes a spring loaded synthetic ruby in the shaft of the driver to provide improved retention. DT Atlas Denture Comfort secures new or existing dentures. (DTI/Photo Dentatus) Zimmer Dental offers Hex Drivers with GemLock Technology 1.25mmD Hex Drivers with GemLock Technology are available from Zimmer Dental. (DTI/Photo Zimmer Dental)