Contours Finishing and Polishing Discs are a color-coded, easy to use sequence of 4 semi-flexible Aluminum Oxide discs, designed to efficiently shape and refine your composite restoration, while polishing it to a life-like luster.
Contours Finishing and Polishing Discs
Description
The Contours Finishing and Polishing Disc system is available in the two most popular sizes of 3/8” and 1/2” diameters and is designed to be used in sequence from coarse to superfine.
- Consistent flex allows for control without gouging at the margin and minimizes any scarring of the surface from accidental contact with the metal center.
- 3/8” disc are indicated for margins and areas near the papilla, as well as on posterior and/or pedodontic restorations.
- The 1/2” disc is perfect for larger surface reduction, contouring and polishing.
- Coarse and medium grit discs can also be used to establish surface texture as well as prepare the composite for ASAP Pre- and Final High Shine Polishers as part of an esthetic finishing and polishing regimen.
- Intuitive shading of the discs, from dark purple to light pink as the grit decreases from coarse to superfine.
- Discs effortlessly and securely pops onto a round mandrel.
Resources
Video
Instructions For Use / SDS
| 1. Remove excess composite and contour the restoration using a fine diamond or carbide bur. |
| 2. Discs are designed to be used in sequence from coarse to superfine (dark to light). Place the disc by gently pushing the metal connector onto a sterilized mandrel until the disc is securely connected. |
| 3. Begin finishing/polishing at the recommended speed (see chart below). |
| Coarse Disc |
Medium Disc |
Fine Disc |
SuperFine Disc |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Dark Purple | Light Purple | Dark Pink | Light Pink |
| Speed, RPM | 10,000 | 10,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Time, Seconds | As required | 15-20 | 15-20 | 15-20 |
| 3. Remove disc from mandrel by positioning a thumbnail under the disc connector and pushing the disc away from the mandrel. |
Product Configurations
- Contours Finishing and Polishing Disc Trial Kit
- Contours Finishing and Polishing Disc 1/2″ Starter Kit (Includes: Coarse, Medium, Fine, SuperFine Discs)
- Contours Finishing and Polishing Disc 3/8″ Starter Kit (Includes: Coarse, Medium, Fine, SuperFine Discs)
- Individual Refills
- Mandrel Refill 3-pack
