The 12 Most Viewed Products of 2012

The 12 Most Viewed Products of 2012
Friday, January 4, 2013

It's not always the newest products that draw the most attention from the dental industry. For this reason we don't limit our list of the 12 most popular products of the year to just the products that made their debut.

In fact, most of the most viewed dental products in 2012 have been on the market for a few years. Staying power is important in the dental industry and many of these products have proven themselves in numerous operatories.

While our list of the 12 Most Viewed Product Categories provided a glimpse into some of the product trends happning in the industry right now, this list of the Most Viewed Products reveals some different trends. Digital impression and chairside CAD/CAM are areas of interest for sure, as are endodontic products and digital x-rays.

So, here are the 12 Most Viewed Dental Products of 2012:

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12. Trios Digital Intraoral Impression Scanner from 3Shape

This year saw a huge increase in digital intraoral impression systems. The Trios boasts European styling, and rapid image acquisition. 

 

 

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11. Picasso Dental Diode Laser from AMD LASERS

The Picasso Diode Laser is small, portable, and powerful. Laser dentistry may be one of the best and easiest additions to your practice. 

 

 

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10. DEXIS Platinum Digital Intraoral Sensor from DEXIS LLC

The DEXIS Platinum sensor allows for high resolution imaging and a direct connection via USB to your computer. An accompanying iPad app is schedule to be available soon. 

 

 

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9. RVG 6100 Digital Radiography System from Carestream Dental

The RVG 6100 has long been recognized for its image quality and diagnostics. Its popularity is no surprise with more and more practices transitioning to digital x-rays. 

 

 

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8. Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed Light Activated Whitening from Philips Oral Healthcare

You may have heard about Zoom before from Discus Dental. Phillips took the classic whitening machine and upgraded it with new features and a new kit. 

 

 

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7. CEREC AC with Bluecam Chairside CAD/CAM Restoration System from Sirona Dental Systems

Sirona has been in the CAD/CAM game a long time. Their CEREC system allows you to fabricate high quality, highly esthetic restorations for your patients without having to wait for the lab.

 

 

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6. EndoSequence Rotary Files from Brasseler

Rotary endodontic files are far more efficient than manual files. The EndoSequence rotary files are part of an efficient system, with matching paper points and gutta percha points. 

 

 

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5. CollaTape Absorbable Collagen from Zimmer Dental

Ever do a sinus lift and accidentally tear the Schneiderian Membrane? CollaTape collagen wound dressing can easily save the case. 

 

 

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4. iTero Digital Impression System from Align Technology

The iTero was once used only for digital impressions for fabrication of permanent restorations. Following Invisalign's acquisition of the system this past year, you can now do 100% digital impressions for your Invisalign case sumbmissions. 

 

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3. ProRoot MTA Root Canal Repair Material

A perforation in a root canal used to mean the end of the tooth. MTA allows you to seal perforations or the apex of a root and is biocompatible with the surrounding tissues for improved healing. 

 

 

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2. E4D Dentist Chairside-CAD-CAM-System from D4D Technologies

The E4D has been a competitive addition to the CAD/CAM market. The machine allows you to take digital impressions, and fabricate a final restoration in your own office. 

 

 

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1. CollaPlug Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing from Zimmer Dental

As dental implants become more popular, ridge preservation has become a key factor in a successful outcome. Collaplug is an easy-to-use method to help maintain bone.

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