(1995)* 1998 • RONALD GOLDSTEIN • GOLDSTEIN EXTRA FLEX SPATULA
In the mid-1960s, Michael Buonocore, co-developer of the first composite resins, asked Goldstein to help him in the creation of esthetic techniques for the material. The instruments Goldstein had at the time were too bulky, inadequately shaped and too thick. This led to the development of new, much more ergonomic composite instruments with extremely thin blades that were able to be used subgingival as well. Goldstein’s new composite instruments had a very flexible design, with a reversed flared paddle designed for shaping and placement of Class III, IV and V restorations. Throughout the years, Goldstein has continued to develop more efficient operative instruments including the restoration protective crown removers and the reverse composite carvers for additional ease when contouring posterior composites. In 2000, Hu-Friedy introduced the XTS™ Composite Instruments line. Stainless steel instruments coated with AITiN (aluminum-titanium nitride), which became the new standard for performance in non-stick composite instruments. Goldstein preferred the black finish as it made it much easier for the dentist to see due to the enhanced contrast between the instrument, composite material and tooth structure. Because of this, all of his XTS™ Composite Instruments are produced using AlTiN coating.
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* the first samples were developed with American Dental that Hu-Friedy acquired in 1998.
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