PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Zyris launches new biodegradable HOOPLA Retractor
The Zyris HOOPLA Retractor now comes in a new small size, for paediatric patients and adults with small mouths. “This ensures that even our youngest patients can benefit from the superior comfort and efficiency that HOOPLA provides,” said Paula Mann, VP of Marketing & Sales at Zyris. Founded in 2001, dental technology company Zyris designs and manufactures innovative tools that give dental professionals superior control over the oral environment. By empowering dentists with better control, Zyris’ innovations aim to enable more precise, efficient, and comfortable dental procedures for both practitioners and patients. DA
Zyris has announced the release of its new HOOPLA Retractor. The new biodegradable HOOPLA Retractor aims to maximise oral cavity access and visibility by comfortably retracting a patient’s lips and cheeks during restorative, hygiene, cosmetic, and orthodontic procedures. “We saw a need for a dental retractor that was not just functionally excellent, but comfortable for both patients and clinicians — and can be inserted in seconds. At Zyris we are committed to developing exceptional tools that address the real
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problems clinicians face everyday,” said Sandra Hirsh, president and CEO of Zyris.
Carbon and SprintRay bring OnX Tough 2 resin to M-Series printers
Carbon has announced the validation of SprintRay’s OnX Tough 2 resin for use with Carbon M-series printers. This marks the first collaboration between SprintRay and another 3D printing company, bringing the performance of the resin to Carbon’s platform. According to the news shared by Carbon, SprintRay’s OnX Tough 2 resin is known for its strength and aesthetic qualities, and is now optimised for Carbon M-series
said Phil DeSimone, CEO and co-founder of Carbon. “This collaboration presents the opportunity for labs to print with a resin that is trusted by clinicians nationwide, enhancing our portfolio of dental solutions and enabling our customers to deliver superior fixed hybrid dentures.” Key benefits of SprintRay OnX Tough 2 for digital dental restorations includes its proven performance having already been adopted by clinicians, and its ease of use through its simplified post-processing and characterisation streamline workflows and increase efficiency. The ability to print on Carbon M-series printers is said to open new avenues for dental labs. Moreover, Carbon shared that OnX Tough 2 is the only 3D printing resin FDA-cleared for fixed hybrid dentures, and its NanoFusion technology supports uniform particle distribution for enhanced durability and visual quality.
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The resin is also available in A1, A2, B1, Bleach, and Hollywood White to meet diverse patient needs. “SprintRay’s collaboration with Carbon underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of dental labs. The validation of OnX Tough 2 on the Carbon platform marks a significant milestone in dental 3D printing, enabling labs to achieve exceptional durability and aesthetic quality in their restorations,” said Amir Mansouri, PhD, CEO and co- founder of SprintRay. “This partnership not only expands our market reach but also reinforces our dedication to advancing dental care.” DA
printers, specifically enhancing the creation of fixed hybrid dentures.
The resin boasts a work of fracture >900 J/m² and fracture toughness of 2.62MPa√m, and was formulated for optimal optical performance and shade stability, to provides natural, enamel-like visuals. “Carbon’s validation of SprintRay’s OnX Tough 2 for our M-series printers underscores our commitment to providing the best materials for digital dentistry,”
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