Intensiv Ortho-Strips® Opener 8 µm
Ultra-Fine Strip for Safe Introduction into Tight Contact Points

The Intensiv Ortho-Strips® Opener is a dedicated 8 µm diamond strip that creates an initial micro-gap in crowded interproximal contacts. Its ultra-fine abrasive layer gently separates teeth without removing significant enamel, allowing the subsequent reduction strips to slide in effortlessly. Available as double-sided as well as left- and right-sided versions, the Opener adapts to any anatomical situation while protecting the untouched neighbour surface.

Key Benefits

• Ultra-fine 8 µm grit initiates space without risking over-reduction of enamel.
• One-pass entry—creates a calibrated slit so coarser strips can be inserted smoothly.
• Central diamond zone with polished strip edges prevents cervical ledges and gingival trauma.
• 0.05 mm stainless-steel core slips through the tightest contacts without distortion.
• Colour-coded orange and laser-etched for instant identification chairside.
• Reusable & autoclavable; multilayer natural diamond maintains cutting efficiency through multiple 134 °C cycles.

Clinical Indications

• Opening closed or extremely narrow contacts before interproximal reduction (IPR).
• Facilitating insertion of orthodontic separators or elastics.
• Selective relief of tight contact points prior to indirect bonding trays.

Product Range

Technical Data

• Strip height: 3.7 mm | Diamond zone height: 2.7 mm | Length: 13 mm.
• Base thickness: 0.05 mm stainless steel with multilayer natural diamond.
• Oscillation stroke: 0.9 mm linear motion at 20 000 oscillations / min (Intensiv Swingle®).
• Sterilisation: steam 134 °C / 2 bar.