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February 18, 2003 at 7:49 am #3517 Reply

Glenn van As
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Hi folks: Well I received my special instruments (paid full list price I might add) from Mark Colonna today and used them on a non laser prep.

Kid said the laser took to long last time!!

I prepped with some microprep burs from Brassler and then had a little bit of decay left which I removed with the smallest spoon.

There are 11 instruments all double handled except for the mirror and cotton pliers.

There are 3 sizes of spoons, some small pluggers and some felt instruments and some fossa/ cusp formers.

I like the feel of the instruments and quickly took some photos……..they arent the best but they are ok.

Here is the case and the photos ….hope you like them and support Mark by ordering a set or two…….

How is that for support when I dont get a dime.

glenn

[img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/Resize of Preps layout pg 1_p1.JPG[/img]

[img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/Resize of Preps layout pg 1_p2.JPG[/img]

February 18, 2003 at 2:36 pm #12058 Reply

Benchwmer
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Glen,
I am a Microdentistry advocate. I’ve been using air abrasion for tooth preparation, preparation for sealants, composite repairs, abfract restorations, etc for almost 10 years. When the caries spirals and spreads at the DEJ, AA is not the instrument of choice for caries removal. Air abraded dentin allows some caries excavation w/ #2 round bur in slow speed or a spoon without discomfort.
I purchased the OpusDuoE to use with AA on occlussal caries. AA is quicker in removing enamel, gaining access to caries in the dentin, then I use the laser for analgesia, to remove the carious dentin and bacterial decontamination. I am surprised how I still need that #2 round bur.
Bonding is accomplished with the 6th or 7th generation self-etching DBA, I like Kulzer’s new I-Bond, single bottle technology, w/ Gluma. No seperate acid step or rinsing. No liners (for me since 1995) No patient sensitivity.
I have the Nd:YAG for MicroPerio Surgery, now I’m using a Erbium for hard tissue microdentistry.
If I ever get back to work ( 2 feet of snow has Maryland closed down) I’ll photograph some cases.
I’m still on the way up the learning curve w/ this laser.
I will have questions. Thanks.

February 18, 2003 at 2:49 pm #12059 Reply

Glenn van As
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Jeff, you and I share many of the same beliefs and I look forward to your posts.

I still too maintain the need for th #2 burs.

I have an assortment of microprep burs now from different sources that include ultrasonics, small diamonds (#1 and 1/4 burs) and also some carbide burs from Brassler (003,004 and 005 ) which are 1/16th, 1/8th and 1/4th round.

The microscope and the diagnodent help alot in seeing these incipient lesions but it has been my experience that in adult Class 1 and 2s that the laser is not the ideal instrument for opening up the enamel. AA or small burs work better.

If the decay tracks laterally , the laser is not that good for widening preps.

If the decay is really mushy it also isnt easy getting it out.

Hope that helps

Glenn

February 19, 2003 at 12:54 am #12056 Reply

2thlaser
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Hey Glenn,
Nice photo! That scope must be so much fun! Thanks for the plug too, my wife appreciates it! How did you like the way the instruments feel in your hands, and did the spoons seem small enough for you, especially since you use the scope? I was wondering that the most. I use them everyday, becasue, of course, I love them. BUT that’s just me. Let’s talk sometime soon, I would love your feedback. Also, note that I am a “full memeber”! now! Thanks Ron! I have been finishing up some new slides for crown preps with the laser, refined a few techniques, so I haven’t been online as much as before.

I am going to Chicago, so I have to see the Global guys again. Do they only sell through their independent distributors? or do they anything directly with their customers? Just wondering. I NEED A SCOPE! Ok, done! Thanks again Glenn. For those who are interested in the instruments, you can see them on our temporary website…http://www.laserdentaltools.com Hope you check em out! They are really helpful for me and the microdentistry I perform. But, I am biased! Thanks everyone!
Mark

February 20, 2003 at 4:17 am #12060 Reply

Glenn van As
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Hi Mark………the scope is fun and it is a great tool for marketing. I cant believe how much dentistry it sold today.

I had a case of quadrant dentistry ( I am trying my darndest to tx plan more this kind of dentistry which is what I enjoy). More dentistry on less patients, its weird how it works when the patient watches on the TV.

Patient today with two restorations on the lower third molar right side and the lower second molar.

The DO on the first molar had decay. Flip on the TV and show patient who says leave it on for her to watch me work.

Then I finish and she asks about crowns on a couple other teeth and wants to go ahead.

The scope is ergonomically better for me than loupes and in addition the photography is amazing .

I will post an osseous case (its not pretty but it was ok) in a minute.

Look for the global guys in Chicago. I emailed them today about your interest and the names you need are

Erin Boyd (VP_)
SEan Ryan ( Eastern Sales manager)
Jeff Kopp (Director of marketing)

Took some more photos of your instruments today packing in a composite……..nice instruments to work with……..here are the photos.

Glenn

[img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/Mark Colonna pg 1.JPG[/img]

[img]https://www.laserdentistryforum.com/attachments/upload/Mark Colonna pg 2.JPG[/img]

February 20, 2003 at 5:07 am #12057 Reply

2thlaser
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Wow, what a great set of pictures, and the case too, came out great! (must’ve been the instruments! Just kidding, as we know, nothing is as good as the hands that they work in!) Great stuff. Thanks for the info Glenn, I will be sure to meet these fine folks. I would’ve posted some more cases today, but I had the local TV station in today, as well as busy busy busy, leaving to lecture in Salt Lake on Friday, so getting things ready. Again, thanks, hope to talk to you soon!
Mark

February 20, 2003 at 9:10 am #12061 Reply

Glenn van As
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Mark I am off to bed….couldnt sleep after hockey.

I have a very average set of hands………..but my eyes…..now that is another story in itself. Its sometimes an unfair advantage and a curse what you can see with the scope.

I will continue to post new photos, and I wanted to say I was pleasantly surprised by the nice small size of most of the instruments, and enjoyed the feel and the size of them under the scope.

As mentioned I have no financial interest in them and paid full price for them to support you but from using them for 2 days……I like em.

Will post more later.

Cya and have fun in Salt lake and lecturing.

Cya TV guru………

Glenn
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