Reliable and efficient, Microcopy’s NeoDiamond burs provide precise, crisp margins with the safety and security of single-patient-use Whether they’re flames and cones or eggs and cylinders, all burs share one thing in common: they are the most common “go-to” instrument in today’s operatories. Available in hundreds of shapes, sizes, and grits, and an indispensable part of daily workflows, burs need to be strong, sharp, and exact, and for those reasons and several more, many dentists choose NeoDiamond burs from Microcopy. For Kent Caserta, DDS, of Willoughby, OH, the decision about which burs to stock in his operatory has always been an easy one. The Search For A Durable Diamond “A few years ago, I was looking for diamond burs and wanted burs that would hold up a bit better than what I was using,” Dr. Caserta explained. “I ordered some from Microcopy and I liked them, especially the durability. It’s easy to order them online, and they’re sent very quickly after you place the order.”   The #1 single-patient-use diamond available today, NeoDiamond burs are made with 20% more diamond exposure, which means faster cuts and less chair time. Microcopy combined advanced Triton bonding technology into its NeoDiamond line of burs, which means…
Dental Product Shopper Case Study -August 2018 I love Amazon. It has been the answer to my aversion and distaste for the shopping scene. Yet, there are still times where online shopping shows limitations. For instance, it is hard to judge the comfort and feel of a mattress without a visit to an old-school brick and mortar establishment. So, despite the convenience of one-click purchasing, sometimes the old ways really are the best ways. It is no different in dentistry. With the incredible pace at which technologies and materials continue to develop, I feel it has become common place to abandon tried-and-true methods that still can get the job done. It is my belief that, at times, we overcomplicate treatment and anguish over which plan is best. We need keep in mind that no matter the challenge, one cannot replace “old school” fundamentals: a good prep paired with a plan that is uniquely designed and executed for that patient equals a good chance for long-term success.
Pre-sterilized, disposable burs guarantee a fresh cut every time, with no risk of cross-contamination   No matter what job you have or in what industry, it never hurts to keep an eye out for ways to do it better. In dentistry, that often means keeping an open mind and being willing to try different types of products that have been proven to solve problems by clinicians just like yourself. A great example of this would be to look at the many benefits of incorporating single-patient-use (SPU) burs into your workflow.   “I made the switch to Microcopy burs because I became interested in a disposable, single-patient-use diamond that would retain its cutting edge throughout my procedure,” explained Dr. Shalom Mehler, who discovered the value of disposable burs after using Microcopy. “I realized disposable burs could save my staff time in sterilization and allow me to remain on the ‘cutting edge’ throughout the procedure.” - Shalom Mehler, DMD   For 50 years, Microcopy has been dedicated to creating innovative products for efficient, safe, and simple dentistry. Today, the company enjoys a dedicated and growing following of doctors they call “Damn Good Dentists,” clinicians who have committed themselves to patient safety and…
Download PDF Pre-sterilized, disposable burs guarantee a fresh cut every time, with no risk of cross-contamination Burs and polishers in Microcopy's expansive product portfolio are also DPS Best Products thanks to their high quality, versatility, and single-patient-use design   What does it take to be a good dentist? Scratch that, what does it take to be a damn good dentist? Arguably, the most important step is to make sure you have the right tools in hand to set yourself up for success. For the past few decades, Microcopy has been on a mission to do just that, manufacturing high-quality and reliable burs and polishers that countless dentists depend on day in and day out—whether it’s during a preparation, crown adjustment, or final polishing. NeoDiamond: A Bur to Be Reckoned With Over the years, virtually every bur and polisher in Microcopy's portfolio, including the 30-year-young NeoDiamond, has been deemed a DPS Best Product by multiple teams of Damn Good Dentists. “I have been using NeoDiamond burs for so long that I have been able to forget how the diamond particles used to fly off the 'Brand X' burs as I was using them,” joked Dr. Sylvia Irwin. NeoDiamond single-patient-use burs are gamma-sterilized…
It’s Thursday afternoon, and ALL dental professionals know what that means. A mere three hours stand between you and your precious weekend. This particular day, three hours and an extremely difficult procedure stood in my way. I had to remove a 3 unit zirconia bridge promptly without damaging the remaining tooth structures.
Conservative Excavation of Caries   Download PDF In the days of GV Black dentistry, the watch and wait approach actually had a tremendous amount of merit.  Clinicians, at times, were able to diagnose caries at an early stage; however preparation form for amalgam restorations did not lend themselves to conservative dentistry.  Even if caries were diagnosed at an early stage, a significant amount of tooth structure would need to be removed, simply to retain these restorations.  Over the last decade, numerous technologies have come to market allowing practitioners to discover caries at the early stage, and the practitioner now has the ability to treat this disease through remineralization protocols or minimally invasive surgical intervention. 
What Woodworking has Taught me About Dental Instruments Download PDF As is typical for many independent minded dentist types, I completely ignored his advice and decided to try my hand at making custom pens. It has become a wonderful hobby for me and I love the opportunity to clear my mind as I work on beautiful woods, acrylics, and even Corian (yes the same material they use to make kitchen counters). Working with these materials has taught me a few things about using tools on a rapidly rotating object (which ironically is exactly opposite of what we do in dentistry). 1) The tool must be very sharp in order to be effective.2) A clean tool is a more efficient tool.3) Too much heat can ruin the object.4) Proper protection is essential.5) Sometimes, it costs less to pay more for something.6) If you don’t know where you’re going, you’re liable to end up somewhere else!
Download PDF NeoDiamond burs provide multiuse quality with a single-use price to permit advanced and effective extraction techniques that won’t break the bank. With the preponderance of published data demonstrating compelling reasons to remove teeth as minimally invasively as possible, the burden of finding and utilizing effective methods of traumatic exodontia falls upon the clinician as never before. Clinicians often work in regions with thin plates of bone and thin overlying soft tissue, and a shift in thinking has developed to promote tooth removal procedures that demonstrate a remarkable concern for maintaining perfectly intact facial plates with minimal disruption of papillae or the midfacial zenith of soft tissue.
Case Presentation Dr Jablow’s procedure is a minimally invasive solution to repair a fractured tooth. The tooth was not symptomatic so the patient did not need local anesthesia. Read more about this effective time saving technique. Read the full article at: Dr. Mary Jablow is an active memver of the ADA, NJDA, Middlesedx County Dental Association, and has achieved fellowships in the AGD and International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics.
Patient safety, efficient and high-quality treatment, and cost effectiveness. When these three pillars of a successful dental practice can be achieved with a material, instrument, or technology, you’ve found a product that will provide you with a return on your investment.  Consider dental burs. These practice workhorses—when designed correctly and used properly—have the ability to protect patients from harm, ensure effective treatment is performed quickly, and save the practice money. Microcopy’s single-use patient burs hit the mark across the board.  Patient Safety  Reusable items aren’t necessarily the best or safest. If an instrument can’t be cleaned adequately, then it shouldn’t be reused, even if it’s safe to place it in an autoclave. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the single-use versions of many dental products—such as prophy angles, impression trays, and dental burs—may be safer because their reusable counterparts are difficult to clean. Burs are inherently challenging to clean, so single-use options provide the best patient protection from cross-contamination.  All of Microcopy’s single-use burs are presterilized and individually wrapped in transparent pouches for easy identification. In addition, all of the company’s NeoDiamond burs are gamma-sterilized for enhanced antimicrobial action.  ROI: Tell patients that you’re using single-use burs…
From sharpness to strength, a California dentist shares why he uses 3 NeoDiamond burs from Microcopy, the leader in single-patient-use diamond burs Burs are to dentists what pencil is to paper—one is never far from the other. With hundreds of similar burs on the market, a favorite of one dentist may very well be an obscure choice for another. Despite those differences, it’s always helpful to learn how fellow clinicians use different burs in their individual workflows. For Raihan Nazir, DDS, MSC, (FFDRCSI), of Smile Magic Dentistry in Anaheim Hills, Newport Beach, and Placentia, CA, choosing certain burs for specific tasks is very much a personal decision. “The quality of Microcopy burs is consistent and I never see the diamond chipping away." - Raihan Nazir, DDS, MSc (FFDRCSI) “I have a busy practice comprised predominately of full-mouth rehabs,” Dr. Nazir noted. “I use Microcopy burs almost exclusively in my offices because I need fresh burs, and the best burs available,” he continued. End Cutter Bur The NeoDiamond End Cutter Bur, part of Microcopy’s Specialty Diamond product line, is primarily designed to shape the floor of mesial and distal tooth preparations for Class II cavities, while not affecting the surface of adjacent…
Perhaps your new go-to bur for crown and bridge prep and removal, the new NeoDiamond X-Class burs are ready to hustle right out of the package.   Perfectionist. Hustler. Genius. Prodigy. No matter how you slice it, no one likes an overachiever, especially one who takes joy in putting others to shame. But when it comes to burs, most dentists would agree that there’s no shame in a job well done. Plus, it would be hard to hate on NeoDiamond X-Class, a new line of 10 extra-coarse diamond burs designed for rapid and bulk reduction of tooth structure and restorative materials.   Ideal for crown and bridge prep and removal, as well as gross tooth material removal, these overachieving 213μ diamonds are bonded to a cut-to-grit shank and marked with 2 black bands that easily differentiate them from their coarse-grit counterparts. The shapes included in the  X-Class lineup are comprised of Microcopy’s most popular NeoDiamonds—egg, wheel, football, pear, modified flat end taper, occlusal reduction, flat end taper, round end cylinder, and round end taper.    Like all NeoDiamond burs, generation X-Class is packed with the high-quality craftmanship ex­pected from Microcopy products, including:    20% more diamond exposure paired with Advanced Triton bonding…
A 29-year-old woman presented following root canal therapy on tooth No. 4. Digital radiographs were taken using a photostimulable phosphor plate (ScanX, Air Techniques), which showed appropriate fill and no periapical radiolucency (Figure 1). The tooth was temporized with a temporary filling material and cotton pellet on presentation. A core buildup and crown were recommended as ideal definitive treatment. The patient consented to the proposed treatment, and no anesthesia was required.   Figure 1—Radiograph of tooth No. 4 on presentation. Removing the Temporary The temporary material and residual caries were removed by using a Microcopy NeoDiamond 0512MS pear-shaped, short shank diamond bur (Figure 2). Using a phosphoric etch, universal adhesive, and a core buildup material, a buildup of No. 4 was completed (Figure 3). Due to the amount of remaining tooth structure, no post was required to retain the buildup. After the core material was allowed to fully cure, No. 4 was ready for crown preparation. Figure 2—After tooth No. 4 was temporized, the temporary material and residual caries were removed with NeoDiamond 0512MS pear-shaped, short shank diamond bur. Figure 3—Tooth No. 4 post buildup and prior to preparation. Contacts were broken using a NeoDiamond 0512MS. Depth cuts were made using a NeoBurr 331 carbide bur. Preparing the Tooth…
In his almost 4 decades of practicing dentistry, Mark S. Offenback, DDS, has seen a good number of burs come and go-—and he’s certain it’s only the best that survive the constantly changing and highly competitive world of the dental marketplace. While he’s tried dozens of burs in his Longwood, FL, practice over the years, the general dentist places Microcopy burs at the top of his list for efficiency and durability. “I am a private practice clinician and I’ve been toiling behind handpieces for 39 years now,” he shared. “The Microcopy burs make my job easier and they seem to always be the correct shape for my needs. In fact, I believe my handpiece almost seems to be in ‘automatic’ mode when I use these high quality burs because their concentricity and smooth cutting qualities seem to glide my handpiece into the ideal preparation.” Whisks Away Debris For Dr. Offenback and many general dentists who share a similar workflow every day, Microcopy’s burs just got even better with the introduction of NeoSpiral diamond burs, the company’s latest addition to its NeoDiamond product line. NeoSpiralis an economical, single-patient-use diamond bur. The superior hardness and longevity of the diamonds offer exceptional cutting performance and precise,…