VOLUME I #32

SUMMER/FALL 2005

DEDICATED TO OUR TOOTH EXPRESS CUSTOMERS

Published by American Tooth Industries to promote Justi, Pozzi, LeoneAmerica, Major America and Regal Dental Products to Dental Specialists throughout the world. Tooth Express 1200 Stellar Drive Oxnard, California 93033-2404 Toll Free # (California and National) (800) 628-1437 FAX (805) 483-8482 Web site: www.americantooth.com E-mail: info@americantooth.com

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Both designs are made with a very unique hard copolymer network material which will guarantee performance, aesthetic value and the slow wearing of the opposite teeth in a denture patient. They are both sold in a combo 1 x 16 priced in a way that lab's can resell these teeth at a very substantial profit.
BlockCutter - hard copolymer bar bladed combo 1x16

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The Full Denture Paradox

by Tom Mays, CDT, BS

Paradox: (1) a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true. (2) a person or situations having contradictory aspects. (3) conflicting with expectation. Between the dental manufactures, dental schools, dentists, and dental lab's there is a complete absence of communication. That certainly applies to the subject of occlusion. Recently I received a program of events and clinics from a major convention. I counted the number of subjects dedicated to either TMJ or

occlusion for the three days. I counted five. On occlusion the count was zero; on dentures one! Is there no interest? The answer is yes; or at least very little. I present full denture courses throughout the United States and Canada. One of my topics is occlusion. Whenever I take a cross section accounting of who is in the room, I quite often get a high number of denture department managers, lab owners and a sprinkling of ambitious wanna bes. Once in a while, I find a dentist or a school educator present. I find the interest very high
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The Stainless Steel Crown Shells Story

By Bruno Pozzi
In 1935, my father Mario Pozzi was operating a silversmith and goldsmith laboratory in Florence, Italy. A group of dentists who were friends of the gold and silver shots supplier for my fathers lab asked him to look into making stainless steel crown shells for permanent obturation like Krupp was making in Germany. My father asked for quantity and when the number was right, he got motivated. He thought it would LEONE be easy to work with 14 stainless steel like dealing with gold and silver but he discovered otherwise. He realized that to make the crown shells he Stainless Steel Crown Shells had to move to a larger location to accommodate all the heavy duty stamping machineries, ovens, special sinks, heavy duty rollers, large tumblers, special storage for acids, saw dust and Dentimetro (stainless steel crown shell gauge) hemp material. He had to have special hoods and fans when they had to treat the stainless steel shells with acid. His trademark was a lion head (Leone).
MADE IN ITALY

started making aluminum crowns for temporary use. He would make molar, bicuspid, central, lateral, canine crown shells in different sizes and different contouring. He then developed many products that are still being used today. Following in the tradition of my father, I have continued to provide dentistry with a line of Super Crowns (Pozzi Style 2000) that are used by laboratories and doctors everywhere.
Mellot with Lion embossed

Present day, Pozzi Stainless Steel Crowns Style 2000

The stainless steel crown line is manufactured to meet the needs of all facets of dentistry. The posterior molar crowns are designed with a shallow occlusal anatomy allowing for a healthier tooth structure First Primary Molar Crown after tooth reduction. The shallow occlusal cusps permit complete compatibility with opposing teeth and reduced cuspal interference durFirst Permanent Molar Crown ing normal mastication. The crowns are parallel on the mesial and distal walls. Unlike bell shaped crowns, these crowns will not rock or cause separation when two or more adjoining crowns are used. We have made these crowns with a thickness that prevents occlusal wear-through that sometimes occurs with the use of thinner crowns. Unlike some of the other crowns made with thinner and less durable materials, our crowns may be welded with ease. These are the crowns you want for making semi-permanent restoration, space maintainers, or for Herbst appliances. Through our own research, we have determined these crowns to be of the ideal length; short enough to eliminate excess crown trimming, and long enough to provide optimum length and contour. To make our line complete to the user, we offer first and second primary molars, first and second permanent molars and first and second bicuspids. Pozzi Style 2000 crowns are a match for Unitek crowns. The Pozzi Crown numbers and sizes are the same as Unitek. A very attractive price is offered for this line.
Unitek is not a trademark of American Tooth Industries.

After World War II, he became the King of Stainless In the late 1930s Leone moved the crown shell manufacturing department with heavy duty rollers, stamping, and tumbler. Steel Crown Shells for the Mediterranean countries. Merchants from France, Spain, Turkey, Syria, Greece, Albania, Libya and many other European and North Africa countries would come and buy his Pozzi crown shells. He made them in different thickness and shapes, he was making Mellot to use for making dies to mold the shells. He also

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Editor-in-Chief: Bruno Pozzi Art Directors: Michael Forino, Phil Zubiate Contributors: Tom Mays, CDT, BS & Kory Carman Distribution: Kathleen Norton Produced by: Florentine Graphics Published by: American Tooth Industries 2005 Florentine Graphics Division of ATI

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After World War II Mario Pozzi became the King of Stainless Steel Crown Shells for the Mediterranean countries.

The Stainless Steel Crown Type 2000 Denture Products... and the Cutting Tools Call for Details
Description of Pozzi Style 2000 Molars and Bicuspids
First Primary Molar Crown
Kit 72 pcs. 7 sizes UR UL LR LL Group/Item # 040-40-0022

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Description of Stainless Steel Crown Cutting Tools

Small Straight Scissors
Used for trimming anterior crowns Group/Item # 040-40-0028

Regular Crown Crimping Plier Second Primary Molar Crown Kit

72 pcs. 7 sizes UR UL LR LL Group/Item # 040-40-0023 This is the standard in the industry for all posterior crowns. Group/Item # 040-40-0030

First Permanent Molar Crown

72 pcs. 7 sizes UR UL LR LL Group/Item # 040-40-0024

Small Crown Crimping Plier

This tool is handy for anterior crowns and smaller sizes in the primary molars. Group/Item # 040-40-0031

Second Permanent Molar Crown Kit

72 pcs. 7 sizes UR UL LR LL Group/Item # 040-40-0025

Crown Contouring Plier

For adding contour to the crown for a better fit. Group/Item # 040-40-0032

First Permanent Bicuspid Crown Kit

72 pcs. 6 sizes UR UL LR LL Group/Item # 040-40-0020

Tube Crimping Plier

Used for tube crimping Group/Item# 040-40-0033

Second Permanent Bicuspid Crown Kit

72 pcs. 6 sizes UR UL LR LL Group/Item # 040-40-0021

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can be sold in a kit, or in a package of 5 pieces of one size. See page 47 of the ATI catalog or go to our web site at www.americantooth.com

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Continued from page 1 once I expose them to the problems and how simply they can be solved. When I talk to groups of doctors and approach the problems chairside and tell them how they can solve them quickly, the response is great! Why is the entire profession, educators and laboratories, passing over such an intriguing subject? Why should it be intriguing? MONEY! If a doctor only knew how fast he can achieve comfort and function, he would attend any course anywhere. If a dental lab could be certain that their products would be more functional and create less chair time, then they too, would clamor for lecture time. Is there really an answer to this rather utopian concept? Well yes and no. Now let us examine this more carefully.
Five steps to maintain a non-traumatic environment for the TMJ

The Full Denture Paradox, by Tom Mays, CDT, BS carved, (porcelain only came into play during the last century). Dr. Gysi developed a semblance of natural teeth in an articulated designed posterior tooth. He found that the average condulor slope was 33. Thus, the first major break-through was a This Mandibular Root Cross Section is very useful for patient education. porcelain tooth with an average of (33) from first bicuspid to second molar. That study was so impressive that a major tooth company began to manufacture the tooth along with an articulator. Before long, every dental school began to lecture students on this profound concept. It was very scientific and God knows we are very scientific people. The students were taking a mush-bite in beeswax but putting the case on a Gysi articulator using 33 teeth! Now I ask you, whats wrong with this scenario? The answer then is still the answer today. Balance (or B.U.L.L.): buccal of the upper and lingual of the lower is OK but dear readers the poor patient has a profound problem. He only has the opposing surfaces with which to chew and swallow. I would say one big tooth up against a big tooth down. Does he need Model showing occlusion taken from the front towards the side. articulation (without roots) to balance while hes trying to eat? No, he does not. Does a patient occlude by contact while chewing? No. Does a patient contact (fractionally) while swallowing? Yes. (The only exception is tongue thrusting.) So why dont we calm down and admit to ourselves that we have been caught up in a scientific delusion. Bolus in - Balance out! My background involved me in gnathology. I have studied under the main disciples of Dr. B. B. McCullum, Stuart, Moore, Swepston, Patton, Grainger, Dickson, and Peter K. Thomas. While operating my laboratory, I worked for a great number of dentists who practiced restorative dentistry by way of gnathology. They used face bows, pantographs, intra-oral tracers, extra-oral tracers, and every conceivable articulator on earth. But what these men did in restorative work that they didnt do with their removable practice was to try to obtain B.U.L.L.. The majority selected linear occlusion as their choice. This later developed into a modification called lingualized occlusion. To this day, I feel that its the occlusal direction of choice. Lets examine this approach more closely. If I place two bases on the opposing ridges without teeth on

If we think about why this subject is so complicated, we can really become frustrated. Im alluding to: materials used, processing, remount procedure, type of posterior teeth selected, records, compression accuracy, patient health and skill of the set up person. Quite often, I find a laboratory adding a new processing system. Some are very expensive. In turn, they want to receive a dollar return on their investment. They then amortize the cost to the doctors to be upgraded. In turn, the doctor expects a superior fit, so he, too, can justify his cost. Many times, he stops ordering the extra processing, and the lab begins to see reduction of sales in this new expense item. They get discouraged and begin to turn to other ways for added profit. This goes on constantly. What is wrong with this scenario? I call it fragmented logic. Why are we always trying to sell Utopia? One new thing will trigger a doctor to think Wow This is it! If I prescribe this new widget process all of my fits will be great and I will have fewer headaches. Dont you see that the big picture is to offer all services on a higher plane? Group it all together and find that not only will you keep your present accounts, but your sales acquired from gaining new accounts will add more profits to the department. For this superior denture service, do you expect to see your material cost rise? Yes but very little. Labor? Only if you must assign a special person to process cases. The major decision is in the direction of occlusion. At this juncture, you are asking yourself, Whats this guy saying? My cases are balanced when they go out of the lab. Now, lets examine the problem more closely. ROOTS! Thats the problem! Full dentures dont have roots! What has that go to do with the occlusion problem? Everything! You see, back in the old days, dentists copied the shape of teeth when trying to make teeth for dentures. Ivory, wood, bone whatever was

A lingualized occlusion illustration

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Continued from page 4 them and the patient didnt occlude, what would happen to the ridges? The answer is nothing! There would be no resorption. So, what does this tell us? Only by contact does something happen. Now, if a 1st molar has approximately 18 contacts points

The Full Denture Paradox, by Tom Mays, CDT, BS slides did he take 16 years ago or last week? They couldnt answer. They seemed identical! Then he gave them the reason why the ridge had been presented so beautifully. He used linear (lingualized) occlusion. Fantastic! If the patient looks good, is able to masticate properly and maintains good health, that is the name of the game. Basically, there are four different types of occlusal schemes: Anatomical (and Modifications i.e. 33 and 20), Flat plane, lingualized, and linear. They all have good and bad features. If you glean away the minor features, what becomes foremost is anatomical teeth look better than the others. Now, we must ask ourselves, is that my priority above all else? If it is, then you do not need to read further. On the other hand, if you sincerely desire to reach a satisfactory compromise, you must begin to explore ways to achieve it. Lets first take a look at flat plane teeth. Do I like them? No. The reason is twofold. They dont particularly look good and they require an articulation maneuver not conducive to preserving the ridge. You actually have two flat planes opposing each other, of which the upper must be one half tooth over-jet to the lower. Not favorable. Lets get to the main players in this discussion linear & lingualized teeth. First lingualized is a coined word that best attempts to cover a multitude of meanings. Every tooth manufacturer advertises their product as the best, but few attempt to educate. The anterior teeth are the leading profit centers and they hope to pull you along with a vast array of posteriors. nothing wrong here. Its just the nature of things. To lingualize, you must tilt the buccal of the upper cusp 5 degrees off of the plane. This, in turn, will create the lingual cusps as a biting edge into the center culsi of the lower. Now, heres the rub. Do you incorporate curve of spee and curve of Wilson? If the manufacturer designs the teeth to compensate for them, then you have little choice. I have found, however, that a patient can chew the best without them. In other words, the simpler the scheme, the better they function. A must is to mainnon-working working

Illustration of two bases not touching

Contact points on the Mandibular first Molar (occlusal view) illustration

1. Mesio - Buccal Cusp 2. Disto - Buccal Cusp 3. Distal Cusp 4. Mesio - Lingual Cusp 5. Disto - Lingual Cusp 6. Buccal Developmental Groove 7. Central Sulcus 8. Supplemental Groove 9. Mesial Marginal Ridge 10. Distal Marginal Ridge 11. Mesial Triangular Fossa 12. Distal Triangular Fossa 13. Central Fossal 14. Disto - Buccal Triangular Ridge (Distal Incline) 15. Disto - Lingual Triangular Ridge (Crest) 16. Transverse Ridg 17. Mesial Cusp Ridge 18. Distal Cusp Ridge

Contact points on the Maxillary first Molar (occlusal view) illustration

1. Mesio - Buccal Cusp 2. Disto - Buccal Cusp 3. Mesio - Lingual Cusp 4. Disto - Lingual Cusp 5. Buccal Developmental Groove 6. Lingual Developmental Groove 7. Central Sulcus 8. Supplemental Groove 9. Mesial Marginal Ridge 10. Distal Marginal Ridge 11. Mesial Triangular Fossa 12. Distal Triangular Fossa 13. Central Fossal 14. Disto - Buccal Triangular Ridge (Distal Incline) 15. Disto - Lingual Triangular Ridge (Crest) 16. Transverse Ridge 17. Mesial Cusp Ridge 18. Distal Cusp Ridge

Illustration shows non-anatomic or cuspless teeth at zero-degree

on it and it opposes one with the same and you multiply that for the entire scheme, what chance does the innocent patient have? The strongest urge in humans is survival. Will they starve? No. Will they develop poor eating habits? More than likely. The point Im making is that just because the patient didnt refuse, the case doesnt make it successful. Those poor souls suppose that thats the way it is! How would they know? Were in the business and we dont know either! When the bolus of food is being prepared to swallow, it must have the proper saliva or the patient will begin to develop digestive problems. The saliva triggers the hydrochloric acid. The taste buds are located on the tongue and can help the patient to enjoy their food even though problems are building. If trauma, by way of crushing, is occurring, then the ridge is receiving ridiculous pressures. Involuntarily they stop chewing and then the problem compounds. Let me give an illustration. Once, I was jointly presenting a two-day full denture program with a respected doctor in Austin, Texas. He was a gnathologist and he had a rather large denture practice, which is somewhat unusual. While presenting his slides, he showed to the group of dentists, two sets of slides of the same patient. He included before and afters of the dentures, including color, tissue and ridge preservation. Then he popped the Quiz. He asked Which set of

Linear and lingualized illustration

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working

To lingualize tilt 5 degrees off the plane

Justi utility template occlusal plane guide tool specifically designed for tooth set-up

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Continued from page 5 tain the plane of occlusion. It must be from the retro-molar pad to the incisal edge of the maxillary anteriors. A flat plane template will do the job. Ive examined and worked with most of the teeth sold today. All have good features. Some better than others. With the advent of hardened plastic, I find no Justi Imperial Harden Plastic block teeth reason to prefer one over another. All have good to excellent qualities. Popular combinations are: 33 upper vs. 10 lower; 10 upper vs. 0 lower (senior poor muscle tonus); 33 upper vs. 33 lower. A favorite of mine is to use a block (1 x 4) on each side. They are hard to find but a time saver. Another occlusal design that has held up for over 40 years is Linear. The term means line, one blade, one surface, one direction, and one dimension. Its simplicity is the secret to its many years of success. It was designed by Dr. John Frush and Mr. Jack Goddard. It is carded in 1 x 16s only. They make a block or singles. The design consists of a flat surface on the upper and a single blade on the lower. As you can see, it can be very stable in any eccentric movement as well as in centric. As the denture settles, the doctor should do all of the adjusting on the bladed lower. It is the most efficient Another occlusal design is the bladed linear block teeth. because of its cutting Its simplicity is the secret to its many years of success. ability. As in a ball mill or any commercial crushing, the proximity of the crushing surface determines the fineness of the separate particles. For instance, in the ball mill where gypsum is crushed by stainless steel balls, it is interesting to note that in the finest of particles, the ball never quite touches! Patients and dentists have been aware of the limitations of artificial teeth for a long time. In 1895, G.V. Black invented a gnathodynometer to measure a wide range of chewing forces for various types of food. These forces varied from 5 to 175 pounds. Black found that denture patients used chewing forces of only 20 to 30 pounds because of pain or fear of pain. It is not surprising that Manley and Soman conducted chewing tests and found that artificial dentures were only one sixth as efficient as natural teeth.

The Full Denture Paradox, by Tom Mays, CDT, BS are supported by soft thin layer of oral mucosa that rests on a bony ridge, which cannot provide the sturdy support available to be natural teeth. Because of this difference , it is illogical to use the natural tooth forms for denture teeth. Artificial dentures are only one sixth as efficient as natural teeth. Conclusion: In order to make a decision of changing your accounts over to a superior technique what do you do? The answer is too obvious; start next Monday by simply doing it. Some laboratories have included a short note with each case stating that by popular national preference, your case will now be articulated with lingualized or linear occlusion. Note: Please do a majority of your adjusting on the lower. I have personally encouraged many, many lab's to change. They did and, guess what, everything always went well. Now, you have an edge on competition. Keep the edge. What better way do you have to show your ability and skills? Help your accounts deliver a better product. I can assure you the rewards are great! Denture Seminars U.S.A. Contact by phone: (817) 738-7242 Print date: 4/21/2005

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A myth or a fact: Natural teeth have 500 psi crushing capability while dentures have only 25 to 50 psi only.
The difference in efficiency between natural and artificial teeth is obvious. Natural teeth have crowns, which are supported by roots, periodontal ligaments, and bony sockets. Artificial teeth
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Schreinemakers Autoclavable Border-Lock Impression Trays

Anatomically Correct and Ready Made Custom Trays
The Schreinemaker Edentulous Impression Trays have gained reputation as the No. 1 impression tray in the prosthodontic field by dentists from countries all over the world. Now is sold in the U.S.A. endorsed by Pozzi. on the measuring template to identify the proper size of tray to use. If activation and the removal of the impression tray using the pressure technique occur correctly, it is not necessary to use a adhesive with elastomers or polyether, in combination with the impression trays. For certain particular hard impression case, the specialist may select the adhesive suggested by the impression material manufacturer.

The black colored autoclavable Border-Lock trays are reusable acrylic impression trays. The name Border-Lock refers to the patented retention system. Special horizontal slits along the border of the tray proble Disinfect in accordance with the Reusa s vide an excellent locking mechaTray instructions provided by the pronism for the impression material. ducer of the impression material The tray is made from Ryton, The Pozzi Schreinemaker Edentulous Trays with calipers and tray selection template. used. The black color metal Polyphenylene Sulphide (PPS). This Group/Item# 003-2-0012 sound can withstand a maximum is a thermoplastic material with high heat of up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and are suitable for sterilization dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. The rigidity of the in an autoclave. Border-lock tray has been scientifically tested and proven suitable for making precision impressions. A characteristic of the autoclavable border-lock trays is that they have a metal sound. ATI Copyright 2005 Special horizontal slits guarantee mechanical
Anatomically correct retention of the impression material

The border-lock dentulous impression trays have been designed specifically for both the monophase and sandwich impression techniques. In the monophase impression technique, the tray is filled with one impression material. The sandwich impression technique, the tray is filled with two impression materials of different viscosities, which are used simultaneously when making an impression. Impression materials that can be used in the trays are materials like alginates, silicones and polyether. Tray selection of the edentulous for the lower arch: measure intraorally the distance between the retromolar pads, using a caliper. The caliper is than placed on the template to identify the proper size of tray to use. The upper arch: measure the greatest distance between the buccal faces of the alveolar ridge with the caliper. Place the caliper

Ergonomic handle for best grip

Design to exact record the Mylohyoid Ridge muscle.

Ergonometric handle for best grip 100% rigidity for best impression taking techniques Charcoal color to better validate final impression before processing

Anatomically correct Best retromolar pad construction Charcoal color to better validate final impression before processing

Best retromolar pad construction

5 Maxillary and 5 Mandibular trays designed for perfect fit to record the exact edentulous shape (upper and lower).

Depicting measuring of retromolar pads

Depicting measuring of the alveolar ridge

Edentulous Impression Trays have gained a reputation as the number 1 impression tray due to the outstanding features and benefits.

Imperial
Teen & Young Adult Shades

Unique Products for the Orthodontic Specialist

Bleached Shades Are Ready to be Shipped

We have extended our Age Shade range of the Imperial teeth line to include this excellent product: the Imperial Teen and Young Adult Shade guide pictured on the right. The shades are as follows: 17 Teen White, 18 Pearl, 19 Smile, and 21 Young. Laboratories can market the Imperial Teen and Young Adult Shade guide as is or we can personalize / customize this shade guide and create a very unique marketing message. For more information please call and ask to speak to your representative or to inquire about your nearest dealer at (805) 487-9868 or toll free at (800) 628-1437.
Group/Item # 083-50-0102TS # 083-50-0202TS # 084-50-0301TS # 084-51-0425TS Teen & Young Adult Anterior 1x6 Teen & Young Adult Posterior 1x8 Teen & Young Adult Shades 1x28 Shade Guide with Kroma Tab

Slide

Revolutionary System Low Friction Ligature Pads

Leones Slide Ligature pads are shaped to allow better sliding mechanics, faster tooth movement, and lower friction. This polyurethane ligature pad is bulbous by design to help protect the soft tissues from impingement. The Slide ligature pads are available in the following kit configurations:
Silver colored polyurethane Slide ligature pad, easily applied to most metals, plastic and ceramic brackets.

1. Multicolored Kit - Small (K6251-03), Medium (K6252-93), and Large (K6253-93). Each kit contains: 72 ligature pads per color (blue, yellow, green, white, red, and black) 432 pads per kit. 2. Multisized Kit - Ice (K6220-93) and Silver (K6260-93). Each kit contains: 144 small ligature pads, 216 medium ligature pads and 72 large ligature pads, 432 pads per kit.

Very Attractive Quantities and Discounts are Available.

Side view of the silver colored polyurethane Slide ligature pad.

NOTICE
The current General Catalog and Retail Pricing for American Tooth Industries, the current Catalog for Leone and LeoneAmerica Products and the current Price List (#2/LEO)* for the Leone/LeoneAmerica Orthodontics Products are featured at:
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European Dental and Laboratory P roducts with a Diff e rence

ALGINMAX
120
HOURS PLUS CASTING
HIGH PRECISION ALGINATE FOR IMPRESSIONS WITH CHROMATIC PHASE INDICATOR
Thirty years ago we were the first to introduce a chromatic alginate to the United States and now in our European facility, we are manufacturing an alginate designed for dentures, crowns and bridges and orthodontics, with these unique features: Dimensional Stability - more than 120 hours (After washing, rinsing and removing excess water by shaking, impression must be placed in a plastic bag.) Patients like the pleasant vanilla scent which has a neutral taste. Chromatic Phases: - Violet (Mixing - approximately 35 seconds) - Rose (Packing/Working - approximately 40 seconds) - Light Blue (Setting - approximately 45 seconds) (The impression is complete in just about 2 minutes) Final impression is light blue for easier reading Lead and Cadmium free Very low dust Bio-compatible CHROMATIC PHASES Meets ISO 1563 and ADA 18 Easy removal - High Tear Strength MIXING 35 Seconds Four pound package includes: 4-one lb. bags and 2 measuring WORKING/PACKING 40 Seconds cups
SETTING 45 Seconds
GROUP/ITEM # 003-2802/1 003-2802/4 003-2802/S2 003-2802/CUPS 003-2803 DESCRIPTION Alginmax Container w/1 lb. Bag + Cups Alginmax Box of 4 -1 lb. Bags Alginmax 100 gr. sample w/ set of cups Vials for Powder & Liquid (1 set) Alginmax Storage Container

Ormalab
These polysiloxane based, condensation curing materials were designed exclusively for extra-oral use in the dental laboratory. Ormalab 95 is ideal for matrices for fixed and total prosthesis, duplications, prosthesis repair, and matrices for temporary crowns and bridges. Ormalab 75 is intended for matrices for fixed and total prosthesis, prosthesis repair, and matrices for temporary crowns and bridges.
GROUP/ITEM # DESCRIPTION

073-M7510 073-M7520 073-M7590 073-M9510 073-M9520 073-M7500 073-M9500

Ormalab 75 - 5 kg. Ormalab 75 - 5 kg. + 2 Ormactivator Catalyst (Gel) 60 ml Ormalab Activator (paste) Ormalab 95 - 5 kg. Ormalab 95 - 5 kg. Ormalab 95 - 5 kg.+ 2 Ormactivator Catalyst (Gel) 60 ml Ormalab 75 - 1600 g. Ormalab 95 - 1600 g.

Trade Show Calendar

Following are some of the Trade Shows that well be attending in the 2005-2006 year. Please stop by and see us so that we can show you the exciting new products that we offer and the sale promotion available.

2005-2006
Santa Barbara Ventura County Dental Society American Dental Association American Academy of Implant Dentistry American College of Prosthodontists Greater New York Dental Meeting Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Yankee Dental Congress 2006 Chicago DTA Preview Show Chicago Dental Society Dental Technician Days Chicago Dental Society Arizona Dental Association SBVC Dental Society- C.E. Seminars Lab Day East 2006 Thomas P. Hinman Dental Show Lab Day West 2006 California Dental Association National Denturist Association American Dental Association American College of Prosthodontics American Academy of Implant Dentistry Greater New York Dental Meeting September 16, 2005 October 6-9, 2005 October 19-23, 2005 October 26-29, 2005 November 27-30, 2005 January 19-21, 2006 January 26-28, 2006 February 23, 2006 February 24-25, 2006 Feb. 24-26, 2006 March 16-18, 2006 March, 2006 March 18, 2006 March 23-25, 2006 April 8, 2006 TBD TBD October 17-19, 2006 November 1-4, 2006 October 25-29, 2006 November 24-29, 2006

Justi Tooth Division of American Tooth Industries compares the benefits and features with other tooth brand companies

Comparison Chart 2005 Type 1 Anteriors

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Not a feature of this tooth line

Dymon-Hue HPT Justi Blend Regal-D-Blend Justi Imperial Justi ViForm Justi Triplex MSLV

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Dentsply NewHue Classic / BioTone Ivoclar SR Antaris Myerson Kenson Dentsply Bioform / IPN Dentsply Portrait IPN Dentsply Bioblend / IPN Hearaeus Kulzer Artic Hearaeus Kulzer Premium Dentsply Trublend / IPN Ivoclar Vivodent-DCL Myerson Durablend Myerson Universal

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Darby Super-Dent Darby Ultra-Dent Dentorium Teeth Vita DuoStat Lincoln New Shade Plus Vita VitaPan

Features for the Synthetic Resin Teeth Type 1 Anterior

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Inventor of Harden Plastic Teeth Made in USA ADA Accepted

Shape of Tooth Based on Body
Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe

Definition of tooth design G,L,M,N,S,T *

Shape of Tooth Based on Face Hollywood Lifelike

Hollywood Teeth

Personalized Custom Shade Guide 9 100% Bondability to base material

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No Diatoric Retention is Necessary Fluorescent Photogenic

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Disclose ADA Test Results

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ISO CERTIFIED

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CE CERTIFIED

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Incisal & Interproximal Absorbs & Reflects Surrounding Color Blend

Trademark of American Tooth Industries

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Tooth Express Service Tooth Bank

Retail Cost $$ 34

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$$ 30

$ 16

$$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$ 14 16 16 16 12

$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $ 14 14 14

$$

$$ 12

$$$ 12

Vita Physiodens

Justi Cristal RA/RD

$$$ $$$ 12 12

$ 9

$ 9

$ 11

$ 12

Best Value
Total Points Scored

30 30

12 12

All information contained on this comparison chart by ATI is to the best of our knowledge and should not to be held responsible for any information in error. Justi Imperial, Justi Blend, Justi Regal-D-Blend, Dymon-Hue HPT, Justi ViForm, Justi Triplex MSLV, Justi Cristal RA/RD and Hollywood TeethTM are trademarks of American Tooth Industries. NewHue, Classic, BioTone, Trublend IPN, Bioform IPN, Portrait IPN, BioblendIPN, Artic, Hearaeus Kulzer Premium, Antaris,Vivodent-DCL, Durablend, Universal,Vita Physiodens, VitaPan, Vita DuoStat, Super-Dent, Ultra-Dent, Dentorium Teeth, and New Shade Plus are not trademarks of American Tooth Industries. * Definition of tooth design: G-giant, L-large, M-medium, N-normal, S-small, and T-tiny.

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Word of Mouth Testimonials.

For Laboratories wanting IPN quality. Please read this!

P rosthodontics/Salivary Researc h
f rom The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Relative Abrasion Rates of Acrylic Denture Teeth. D.L. Cipra, E. Papazoglou, R.R. Seghi

Denture Seminars, USA

Dear Mr. Pozzi: Thank you for asking my company to independently evaluate your posterior product line. As you know, I do work with every manufacturers products in the U.S. When we instruct in an individual laboratory, we always use the teeth in their inventory. Ive instructed and used your teeth extensively. Of all products, I have found yours to be the highest quality available. When we look at product evaluation we first examine the following: cross-linked; wear resistant; solvent resistant; fluorescent. You meet every requirement at the top. One big problem that we find throughout the US and Canada is a nagging issue of bonding. In my opinion, this is one of the key considerations for using a product. We tried every method to test this with your Justi Blend posterior, Justi Imperial, Justi Triplex MSLV posteriors and Dymon-Hue HPT. I am happy to say they all came out at the top of the class. We attempted every way we could think of to break the bond. Your product proved superior in every way. As you know, our company has been teaching lingualized and linear occlusion for over ten years. We articulated every posterior combination to test the integrity of fit for lingualized occlusion. We matched the following: 30/30; 10/10; 10/ 0(block); 0(block)/0(block). All of the above met with flying colors. Your Levin Lingual Bladed teeth, in my opinion, are of the finest quality and integrity that I have ever tested. To sum up my evaluation, Mr. Pozzi, I have never tested a line of teeth that exceeds yours. Congratulations! You should feel really proud. Respectfully, Tom Mays, CDT, Bsc President Denture Seminars, USA 4337 Lovell Ave. Ft. Worth, TX. 76107-5412

No single dental material is universally accepted as the best for artificial denture teeth. The wear resistance of porcelain assists in providing longevity of a prosthesis while the adjustability of synthetic resin provides for application to a wider variety of clinical situations. Many manufacturers have attempted to blend the two attributes through increasing the wear resistance of acrylic resin teeth. The purpose of this study was to assess the relative abrasion rates of five acrylic resin denture teeth: Bioblend and Bioform (IPN) (Dentsply), Justi Blend (JB), Imperial (IP), and Viform (VF) (American Tooth Industries). A continuous flush pin-on disk was used with the various materials acting as the pin and abrading against a 30pm diamond disk. The pin length was digitally recorded at one second intervals over the entire test period and the number of revolutions recorded. The means (pm/rev) and standard deviations for the wear rate were: JB, IP and VF = 1.368 (0.052), IPN = 1.323 (1.031). One-way ANOVA and Trukey multiple comparison tests were used for analysis of the data (0.05). End results showed no significant difference in wear. All wore essentially the same.

4337 Lovell Ave. Ft. Worth, TX. 76107-5412 817-738-7242 817-738-2300 (fax) Jt3cm@msn.com

Paul Joseph American Tooth Industries 1200 Stellar Drive Oxnard, CA 93033-3913 Re: Ormalab 75/ Ormalab 95 Dear Paul, I am writing you today regarding the Ormalab 75 and 95 lab putty that your company distributes through selected dealers in the United States. The New England Denture Centers are the largest providers of denture services in Maine and have used both these products extensively and have used virtually every other lab putty on the market. The Ormalab 75 with its softer feel and more fluid action is preferred by some of our technicians for processing partial dentures and repairs with the matrix technique. The Ormalab 95 is my products of choice as it has the rigidity to form repair models and bases that do not bend or distort during processing. We also use this product as a model for duplicating dentures and it does not require separating medium as it does not stick to the denture base material. I speak on behalf of the entire staff of The New England Denture Center when I state that the Ormalab products are the best that we have tried and will continue to use these products. Sincerely; William F. Buxton LD President

The foundation of my laboratory is based on quality: quality professional skills and quality materials. My laboratory is dedicated to producing the very best prosthetic appliances. With these ideals and goals, we select products from American Tooth Industries because they meet our standards. For example, Justi Pakto is 100% non-porous which assures vital color endurance, constant contour security, and eliminates bacterium invasion. Justi Blend and Justi Imperial teeth are manufactured with strict quality control. They surpass the requirements for certification by the American Dental Association. Combined, these products are advised for the adaptation of overdentures on all brands of implants, especially when united with Hader Bars. Additionally, Justi Denture Base process in the Justi Miracleflask cured with the microwave irradiation eliminates residual monomer which can cause tissue irritation and allergic reactions in the patient. The complete cure avoids internal stress and thus guarantees structural stability. In more than 1500 cases no failures have been attributed to Justi Products. Justi Products are generic and I recommend them to dentists, prosthodontists and laboratories universally. Sincerely,

Renzo C. Casellini Master Dental Technician President, Dental Implant Studio and Swiss Quality Dental Ceramics RCC/sf

*Original testimonials on file. 11

Justi Teeth Are ADA Accepted!

American National Standard/American Dental Association Specification No. 15 for Synthetic Polymer Teeth

ANSI/ADA Specification #15 published in 1999

The American Dental Association Specification No. 15 for Synthetic Polymer Teeth has been approved by the Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Affairs of the American Dental Association. The Council acts as administrative sponsor in the United States in the standardization of materials, instruments and equipment in dentistry. The Council has adopted the specifications, showing professional recognition of their usefulness in dentistry, and has forward them to the American National Standards Institute with the recommendation that the specifications be approved as American National Standards. The American National Standards Institute granted approval of ADA Specification No. 15 as an American National Standard on October 20, 1999. This standard became effective October 20, 2000. The Scope: this standard specifies a classification, requirements and test methods for teeth that are composed of synthetic polymers such as polymethyl methacrylate and its copolymers, and that are manufacture for use in prostheses used in dentistry.

le. ter on fi tance Let al Accep *Origin

Announcement
American Tooth Industries is proud to announce the availability of the following

Hollywood Teeth

mold charts on our web site:

Imperial Justi Blend ViForm Dymon-Hue HPT Triplex MSLV Regal-D-Blend Imperial Flatback Facings

Hollywood Teeth TM

www.americantooth.com/moldcharts.htm
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ANSI/ADA Specification #15 published in 1999

Additional Testing, Results and Specifications for Justi Teeth, Validated by Our Testing Department
ATI Test No.1 Indentation Resistance
When prepared and tested according to the ADA Specification No.15 the teeth shall not be indented by more then 0.090 mm and recovery from the depth of the indentation shall be at least 75%. Results:Justi teeth exhibited the following:
Hollywood Teeth TM

Once this disintegration starts, it can, if undetected, continue after the case is inserted into the patients mouth. Properly formulated plastic teeth will not craze and yet will bond readily with the denture base. Justi teeth are so tightly bonded, crosslinked, and laminated that they keep their strength in spite of 24 hours of exposure to solvents.

ATI Test No4 Fluorescence and Photogenic

Justi is a pioneer in the field of fluorescence. Justi chemists have incorporated the best and most stable fluorescent materials, which give consistency of fluorescence in every shade. In these days of modern lighting, with its ultraviolet effects (UV/light), this fluorescence quality is very important to the patient. In addition the fluorescence employed in our Justi teeth is highly photogenic making a patients smile, in a photograph, lifelike.
Picture of an Imperial denture wearer, notice the lifelike smile.

Justi Imperial 92% Justi-Blend 91% Viform 87% Regal-D-Blend 91% Dymon-Hue HPT 87%

Indentation resistance machine

ATI Test No.2 Control of Raw Materials

To insure perfection in the making of synthetic resin teeth, Justi utilizes complete control of all ingredients used. A proprietary formula for the molecular composition of the polymers and the co-polymers is verified for every batch assuring consistency in the tooth shade materials. We believe that Justis exclusive process carries the refinement of plastic teeth one step further than other tooth brands. This added step enable Justi to produce excellent teeth.

Additional Test No.5 Molds

Justi teeth are available in the most popular molds to supply the whole spectrum of the American population. Justi Imperial 39 upper anterior molds 10 lower anterior molds 21 upper posterior molds 21 lower posterior molds Regal-D-Blend 27 upper anterior molds 8 lower anterior molds Viform 27 upper anterior molds 8 lower anterior molds 12 upper posterior molds 12 lower posterior molds Justi Blend 27 upper anterior molds 8 lower anterior molds 18 upper posterior molds 18 lower posterior molds Dymon-Hue HPT 20 upper anterior molds 14 lower anterior molds 20 upper posterior molds 20 lower posterior molds

Lab technicians mixing powders to ensure perfection of mixture.

ATI Test No.3 Solvent Resistance

Justi

Tooth brand without Solvent Resistance

This photograph shows that Justi teeth remain virtually unaffected after immersion in a solvent for several hours, while certain other brands nearly disintegrate! If teeth are not adequately resistant to solvents, they may enter the tooth, sever the molecular bonds, release strains, and eventually, completely dissolve the tooth.

Justi teeth molds of anterior and posteriors

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LABORATORY PRICE COMPARISON CHART

Hollywood Teeth TM

ANSI/ADA Specification #15 published in 1999

JUSTI

LAB PRICE
Justi
Dentsply

DENTSPLY

Justis Top Line!

For quality, durability & price, theyre the best teeth in the world! Many universities use them as a test standard. Recommended for your Premium House Brand Cases. Premium quality at a medium price!

$13.72

$33.20

Bioform Anterior Design

Justi Maximum Discounted Price

Unique Justi Imperial Anterior Designs (1x6)

$10.98 per set

Bioform IPN Upper Anterior

Justi

Dentsply

High Quality Blended Teeth!

$16.55 $34.85

Bioform Anterior Design

Justi Blend Anterior 1x6

Justi Blend anterior molds are similar to Bioblend, Trublend, and Portrait which are made with Bioform type design. Recommended for all your Blended Premium cases. Premium quality at a medium price!
JUSTI BLEND ANTERIOR TEETH ARE MOLDED TO THE SAME SHAPE AND SIZE AS DENTSPLYS BIOFORM TOOTH SYSTEM. AESTHETICS ARE ENHANCED. FOR THE LOVER OF THE NATURAL LOOK.

Justi Maximum Discounted Price

$13.24 per set

Portrait IPN Anterior

Unique Justi Design in 0 - 10 - 20 and 33

The best and hardest teeth, recommended for all your cases.

Premium Posteriors!

$12.52

$16.45

Justi Maximum Discounted Price

Posteriors with Trubyte Design

$10.02

per set

Imperial Posterior 1x8

$12.52

$16.55

Bioform IPN Posterior

Justi Maximum Discounted Price

Highest quality at a medium price!

Justi Blend Posterior 1x8

$10.02 $4.24

per set

Portrait IPN Posterior

Quality at an Economy Price!

For the price concerned lab's that want to maximize quality for their House Brand teeth. Match 13 Bioform and/or Vita shades.

$5.30

*No Equivalent

$XX.XX

*No

Equivalent

Justi Maximum Discounted Price

per set

$5.30

*No Equivalent

$XX.XX

Justi Maximum Discounted Price

Dymon-Hue HPT Anteriors & Posteriors

$4.24

per set

to Dymon-Hue HPT has been found for aesthetic, bondability, overall quality and PRICE. Dymon-Hue HPT Anterior Molding design is similar to the *BioTone New Hue shapes. However, this anterior tooth line has very distinctive unique aesthetics and great durability. The posterior line is available in multiple molds within the 0o - 10o - 20o and 33o occlusal forms with functional Justi design.
090905 091205

JUSTI is the oldest tooth manufacturer of hardened plastic teeth in the world. Since the early 1940s weve been providing you with high quality teeth at Fair Market Prices!
2005. All rights reserved. No part may be reproduced without written permission from ATI. Justi Blend, Imperial, Dymon-Hue HPT and Hollywood TeethTM are trademarks of American Tooth Industries. Bioblend, TrublendTM, BioTone, Bioform IPN, Bioblend IPN, NewHue and PortraitTM IPN, are trademarks of Dentsply. Vita is a trademark of VitaZahnfabrik H. Reuter GmbH and Company. ANSI/ADA Specification #15 published in 1999.

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Justi Blend Anterior and Posterior Features & Benefits

INFORMATION & ACCESSORIES
9 AMERICAN SHADES LIGHT TO DARK 200, 202, 204, 206, 208 210, 212, 214, 216 27 UPPER ANTERIOR MOLDS 8 LOWER ANTERIOR MOLDS 18 UPPER & 18 LOWER POSTERIOR MOLDS POSTERIORS AVAILABLE IN 33, 20, 10 AND 0 OCCLUSAL FORMS MULTI LAYERED BLENDED PLASTIC TEETH BIOFORM-TYPE UPPER & LOWER ANTERIOR MOLDS MOLD CHART & SAMPLES AVAILABLE WORKING MOLD GUIDE AVAILABLE HOUSE BRAND PACKAGE AVAILABLE HIGHLY CROSS-LINKED INTERSECTIONAL POLYMER NETWORK

FEATURES
ADA ACCEPTED ISO 9001 CE Certified MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. EXCEED ADA SPECIFICATION #15 FOR ARTIFICIAL RESIN TEETH CROSS-LINKED WEAR RESISTANT SOLVENT RESISTANT FLUORESCENT VACUUM PROCESSED 100% BONDABLE TO METHYLMETHACRYLATE DENTURE BASE MATERIALS HUE & VALUE OF CUSPIDS MATCHING POSTERIORS CHARACTERIZED COMPARE TO BIOFORM MOLDING COMPARE TO BIOBLEND OR PORTRAIT AESTHETICS SQUARE, TAPERING & OVOID MOLD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

BENEFITS
STRICT QC PROCEDURES

FINAL BENEFITS
CONSISTENT QUALITY

NO DIATORIC RETENTION REQUIRED

SAVE TIME

A NATURAL LOOKING DENTURE PERFECT FOR PARTIALS

PERFECT FOR COSMETIC DENTISTRY

SAVE MONEY

SIMPLIFIES MOLD SELECTION

SAVES TIME

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TOOTH EXPRESSs
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Summer/Fall 2005 Issue

G reat New P roducts & Important Information!

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Tooth Express Service is available for all of our product lines. No order is too small for us. 50% off the price of Dentsply teeth, for all tooth products which are of the same molds and colors. Our teeth are manufactured in the U.S.A. ADA data on teeth is supplied - most other manufacturers do not. Orders received by 12:00 noon PST (3:00 EST) will be shipped the same day. New accounts will have FREE freight charges for their stocking order. Full sets and broken sets are accepted for credit/exchange - see tooth policy. FREE 800# for TOOTH EXPRESS Service in California and Nationwide. (800) 628-1437. FREE Technical Consultation. FREE Full Service can be arranged. A representative will come to service your cabinets. Monthly sales promotions. Invoice is included in the package. FREE or at-cost accessories - please request an order form. House Brand marketing package available to lab's. Immediate Delivery.

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