Description
Glass beads are small, spherical particles made from glass. They are available in various sizes and are known for their smooth, consistent shape and hardness. In dental and medical applications, glass beads are typically used in air abrasion and polishing procedures.
Uses in Dentistry:
- Polishing Crowns and Bridges: Glass beads are commonly used for polishing crowns and bridges, providing a smooth and shiny finish to these dental restorations.
- Creating Mastication Surfaces: They help in creating the occlusal (chewing) surfaces on dental restorations, ensuring they are functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Removal of Oxidation Films: After the final bake of dental ceramics, glass beads are used to blast off oxidation films, ensuring a clean and polished surface.
- Surface Preparation: Glass beads are also utilized to prepare the surfaces of secondary crowns and other dental restorations, ensuring proper bonding and finishing.
Dental Use Indications for 50 Micron Glass Bead
These are just some of the indications for using 50 Micron Glass Bead in dental procedures.
| Use Indications | Applications |
|---|---|
| Surface preparation for bonding | Preparing tooth surfaces for optimal bonding of restoratives |
| Cleaning implant surfaces | Cleaning and preparing implant surfaces for better integration |
| Biofilm removal | Effectively removing biofilm from tooth surfaces and oral tissues |
| Removal of residual cement | Removing residual cement from prosthetic procedures |
| Micro-abrasion of enamel | Micro-abrasion of enamel to remove superficial stains and irregularities |
Application in AquaCare Devices:
AquaCare LabSeries: In the AquaCare LabSeries, 50µm glass beads are used for precision polishing of crowns and bridges. The controlled flow and pressure settings of the AquaCare devices allow for meticulous application, ensuring high-quality results.
Lab Use Indications for 50 Micron Glass Bead
These are just some of the indications for using 50 Micron Glass Bead in lab procedures.
| Use Indications | Applications |
|---|---|
| Cleaning metal frameworks | Cleaning metal frameworks for improved prosthetic outcomes |
| Surface roughening for improved adhesion | Roughening surfaces to improve adhesion of new restoratives |
| Removal of investment material | Removing investment material from castings |
| Polishing of metal appliances | Polishing metal appliances like crowns and bridges |
| Cleaning and preparation of prosthetic appliances | Cleaning and preparing prosthetic appliances for better fit and function |
Summary:
Glass beads are versatile materials used in dental procedures for polishing, creating occlusal surfaces, and removing oxidation films from dental restorations. Their smooth, consistent shape and hardness make them ideal for these applications, ensuring a high-quality finish on crowns, bridges, and other dental work.
