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Remedent Introduces FirstFit(TM), a Revolutionary System for Creation and Placement of Dental Bridges & Crowns
FirstFit Computer-Aided Process Requires No Temporaries, Faster, Less Painful
| Source: Remedent, Inc.
DEURLE, BELGIUM and LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - June 9, 2009) - Remedent, Inc. (OTCBB : REMI ), an international company specializing in the research, development,
and manufacturing of oral care and cosmetic dentistry products, has
introduced FirstFit™, a proprietary, patent-pending system for the
creation and placement of dental bridges and crowns.
Remedent's method and computer aided design ("CAD") process requires no
temporary placements like traditional methods. That unique feature plus
other elements of the design results in less mouth trauma and fewer office
visits to complete. With economic benefits for both patients and dentists,
the new technology addresses an expanding $50 billion global market for all
dental restorations at retail, while promising to change the way dentistry
is practiced today.
Similar to Remedent's increasingly popular GlamSmile process for dental veneers
(now marketed in the US as LUMINEERS® by Den-Mat Holdings, the world's
largest producer of dental veneers), the FirstFit system involves a simple
creation and precision-guided installation process made possible by
Remedent's new proprietary computerized dental laboratory workstation.
FirstFit reduces the typical 10-step process by more than half, decreases
typical office visits from four to two, and requires only one dental
impression versus two. Using a standard dental impression, no investment in
equipment or significant additional training is required by the dentist.
All production is done offsite by highly-trained dental technicians at an
authorized Remedent facility.
To create a bridge or crown, the dentist simply ships a single patient
dental impression to a regional Remedent dental laboratory where it is
digitally scanned into Remedent's FirstFit CAD/CAM 3D modeling program.
This state-of-the-art system replaces the traditional, hand-crafted wax
model methods, and allows technicians to work faster and more intuitively
to produce dental crowns or bridges with exceptional quality and precision.
A complete turn-key installation kit is returned to the dentist containing
a customized preparation guide and drilling template overlay. Even the
necessary drill burs are included to virtually eliminate all guesswork and
insure the highest quality placement. This highly-efficient process reduces
the time required to install a typical crown or bridge by at least one
hour, which is quite significant given that an average dentist performs 1-3
crowns per day.
FirstFit offers a number of unique benefits to patients as well as the
dentist when compared to traditional methods. Since no temporary crown or
bridge is required, only the final installation session requires
anesthesia. This makes the process substantially less painful and time
consuming to the patient, reduces a number of risks, like potential
infections and error, while offering significant cost savings. For the
dentist, the reduction in patient hours and more precise placement
translates into higher revenues per chair hour, fewer complications, and
better results for their patients.
"In addition to the many revolutionary features and benefits FirstFit
offers both dentists and consumers, this new product dramatically expands
our presence in the professional dental market," said Guy De Vreese, CEO of
Remedent. "While currently about 60% of dentists offer veneers, nearly all
dentists provide bridges and crowns. In this current economy, patients are
looking to less expensive alternatives, while dentists have a need to
attract more business and improve their bottom line. This one-of-a-kind
system promises all this and more."
Developed by the company's dental research laboratories in Deurle, Belgium,
Remedent plans to offer FirstFit on a worldwide basis, directly and through
exclusive distributors, beginning September 2009. For more information, go
to www.remedent.be.
About Remedent
Remedent, Inc. specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and
marketing of oral care and cosmetic dentistry products. The company serves
professional dental industry with breakthrough technology for dental
veneers, bridges and crowns which are recognized worldwide for their
technological superiority and ease-of-application. These products are
supported by a line of professional veneer whitening and teeth sensitivity
solutions. Headquartered in Belgium, Remedent distributes its products to
more than 35 countries worldwide. For more information, go to
www.remedent.be.
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