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takeaways
• Designed with TrueFit technology to maximize ergonomics and reduce pinch force
• Scaler blade is 72% sharper to enable calculus removal with less pressure
• Harmony handle adapts to each clinician’s individual grasp
• Extended silicone grip provides a secure and nimble grasp and optimal tactile sensitivity
less pain and discomfort for the patient.” The Harmony design allowed Curran “to save time during appointments and have less aches at the end of the day,” and Aigeldinger said she wanted to use the instrument frequently, especially when a patient had heavy, hard deposits. Overall Satisfaction Noting that proper instrumentation “makes our jobs more efficient with less
stress,” Curran said, “I really like the overall Harmony design and plan to order more.” Pope said she likes everything about the Harmony instruments and “wouldn’t change a thing,” while Inman concluded, “I am already recommending these instru- ments and am planning on ordering more.”
“The instrument’s design allowed me to scale without using too much pressure, which, in turn, prevented fatigue.”
Kim Attanasi PhD, MS, RDH Staten Island, NY
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shape and extended silicone grip are well balanced, providing a secure and nimble grasp with optimal tactile sensitivity. “I like the shape and feel in my hand that enables a light grip,” said Deal, and Lauren Dennis, RDH, said, “The new ergonomic shape compared to the original handle provides more comfort, a noticeable difference in pinch force reduction.” Pamela Emard, RDH, stated, “At the end of the day when my hands are beginning to fatigue, I didn’t have to worry about the instrument slip- ping from my grasp.” Curran said, “Angled lower anterior teeth from the lingual were a breeze to clean without pinching my handle firmly.” Pope said the handle’s shape allowed her to apply a looser, more relaxed grip while removing deposits, and it was easy to feel and remove subgingival calculus. “Tactile sensitivity was off the charts,” she added. Increased Efficiency Harmony Ergonomic Scalers and Cu- rettes “make my job easier and quicker!” exclaimed Laura Inman, RDH, and hygienist Brooke McCorvey said she “loves the way it adapts. Ease and efficiency are pretty awesome.” Pope used a Harmony scaler on subgingival calculus and said, “Less strokes were used per tooth. Calculus was removed with ease, [and there was]
PRODUCT EVALUATION SNAPSHOT CRITERIA BASED ON AVERAGE SCORE (OUT OF 5)
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Pinch force reduction
Reduction in pressure applied to tooth
Balance
Tactile sensitivity
Secure and nimble grasp with extended silicone grips
Sharpness of blade (EverEdge 2.0)
Overall comfort for clinician
SECTION A AVERAGE
SECTION B OVERALL SATISFACTION
HU-FRIEDY HARMONY ERGONOMIC SCALERS AND CURETTES
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FINAL SCORE AVERAGE OF SECTIONS A AND B
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