Netglide composite Finishing and Polishing Instruments

Dental composite technology has advanced significantly, yet the challenges associated with the finishing and polishing of composite restorations remain a critical area of focus. The Netglide range of paste-level finishing and polishing instruments has been designed to address these challenges by leveraging the intrinsic properties of dental resin composite pastes, such as their shear-thinning behavior. By combining this understanding with innovative instrument design, Netglide delivers unparalleled efficiency and ease of use.

All condensible dental resin composites exhibit shear-thinning behavior. Shear thinning, a property of non-Newtonian liquids, implies that the viscosity of the resin composite paste decreases under applied shear stress.

Importantly, shear-thinning behavior is the primary factor contributing to the excellent handling properties of dental composite resins.

For effective paste-level finishing and polishing, it is essential to work along with the shear-thinning behavior of dental resin composites. Excessive and uncontrolled force exerted by conventional dental composite instrument tips can disrupt the filler-matrix interface, creating surface irregularities, while insufficient pressure may fail to even mobilize the resin composite material. The low friction Netglide instrument tips in this context, apply just the right amount of pressure or force required to burnish the resin composite paste surface even before hardening. 

The Netglide instruments feature ultra-flexible tips made from a very low-friction material. The flexibility ensures optimal contact with the resin composite surface, while the low friction minimizes drag, preserving the integrity of the resin composite material. The tips glide smoothly over the restoration surface, allowing for effortless paste-level finishing and polishing.

The design of Netglide instruments ensures that only minimal pressure is required during use. This gentle application of force prevents damage to the composite surface and avoids introducing unwanted surface irregularities over the unhardenend resin composite paste surface. The instruments’ pressure-compensated design ensures uniform results, even in areas that are difficult to access.

Netglide instruments are compatible with all types of chairside condensible dental resin composites including dental laboratory composites. The Netglide instruments adapt seamlessly to provide consistent results.

Netglide instruments facilitate a smooth, even surface finish and polish by aligning with the natural rheological properties of dental resin composites. The resulting restorations exhibit excellent esthetics, with minimal finishing and polishing time required.

The low-pressure requirement and ergonomic design of the instruments reduce the time and  effort required for dental resin composite finishing and polishing procedures. The flexible tip design minimizes practitioner fatigue and enhances precision.

Netglide instruments are suitable for:

1. Obtaining a paste-level finish and polish of any sculpted composite restoration or prosthesis surface even before hardening.
2. Burnishing resin composite paste surfaces with anatomical features even before hardening.
3. Burnishing Netfil processed dental resin composites which have very little nano pores.
4. Attaining a glaze-like finish and polish without the use of a glaze.