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nDanville’snewPrep- Start H2O Air Abra- sion System sprays a conical mist of water around the air-abra- sive stream to capture the dust. It is available for all existing Prep- Starts and can easily be retrofitted to a clas- sic PrepStart system in about 30 min- utes, the company says. With PrepStart H2O, the air pressure, abrasive and water flow can be easily ad- justed for ideal clini- cal use. A water se- lector switch allows use with or without the water spray. Ei- ther 27μ or 50μ alu- minum oxide can be used. Water is easily added to the removable tank. Placing the filled tank in a microwave for up to 60 seconds will bring the water to 46 °C, a temperature which has been reported to enhance patient comfort. According to the company, cuttingperformanceisnotreducedby thewater.Afootpedalprovidesinstan- taneous on/off control. Tip sizes are available in .48 mm and .38 mm (.019” & .015”). Nozzles are easilyinterchangeableandbothhand- piece and nozzle are steam auto- clavable. As the PrepStart is powered by a simple air connection, the device contains no electronics nor requires any electrical connections. The unit operates at 4 to 8 bars (60 to 120 psi). PrepStart H2O comes complete with one handpiece, .48 mm nozzle, air lines and 27μ aluminum oxide. Instructions provide details on use and clinical suggestions. Air abrasion, which does not mi- crofracture enamel, is one of the most conservative treatments. The method allowspreppingintodentinwith little discomfort,sothatanesthesiaisrarely needed. It is also silent and eliminates the whine and vibration of the drill. According to the company, dentists can treat multiple quadrants in one appointment and with one diagnosis as there is no need to wait for anesthe- sia to take effect. 7 DANVILLE MATERIALS, USA www.danvillematerials.com Hall 10.2 Booth T048 AD industry30 Show Preview IDS Cologne 2011 Danville Materials launches PrepStart H20 n The implant system from Neoss comprises implants and abutments for all treatment protocols. It features a geometry that combines both thread cutting and thread forming features (TCF) as well as a bimodal surface that is ultra-clean andhighlywettable—apre- condition to successful os- seointegration. According to the company, there is only one screwdriver connection for all components and only one platform for all implant diameters. Neoss Abutments serve the production of individualgoldand titan abutments as well as scaffoldings with by machine made precision fit for cement and screw retention. These are available for single crowns and tele- scopecrownsorbridges. The implants are available in 5 diameters and in lengths of 7 to 17 mm and suitable for all osseous qualities, the company says. Neoss is a developer of dental implant solutions founded by doctors Neil Meredith and Fredrik Engman in the year 2000. The company claims to have created one of the most ratio- nalisedandflexibleimplantsystemon the market. Based in the UK, the com- pany has subsidiaries in Australia, Austria, Germany, Italy, Sweden, New Zealand and the United States. They are firmly committed to education, research and learning. 7 NEOSS GMBH, GERMANY www.neoss.com Hall 4.2 Booth K090 Neoss Implant System