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Cutting-edge C-CLAD* technology for painfree dental anesthesia :

*computer-controlled local anaesthesia delivery

Dentapen® offers patients better comfort by significantly reducing pain and eliminating fear of injections.
Dentapen® helps dentists avoid muscle strain caused by repeated manual injections.
Suitable for all anaesthesia techniques : palatal, infiltration, block and intraligamental.

How does Dentapen work?

Why Dentapen ?

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Operational in seconds:
automatic priming at onset of device and intelligent aspiration to ensure correct injection location.

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One click activation, no setup time necessary. The Dentapen® microprocessor continuously (hundreds of time per second) monitors the pressure applied to the tissues and adapts the injection flow accordingly. The high quality gears and engine components are similar to the ones used in the Swiss luxury watch industry.

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These measurements are processed by the advanced control algorithms in order to provide a smooth injection flow. Dentapen® eliminates overpressure inherent to manual injections – the key to attain perfect, painless injection.

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The high performance of Lithium batteries enables Dentapen® to function at maximum capacity to complete continuous calculations and perform the perfect injection. With unparalleled power Dentapen® can push up to 13kg of force - that is 260x its own weight !

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The use of cutting-edge manufacturing technology, such as a flex-PCB, allows us to create the most compact C-CLAD injector in the world. The design and ergonomics result from a 6+ year R&D process.

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Cost conscious and hygienic:
fully autoclavable accessories, single-use protective sleeves.

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Dentapen® is especially suited for pediatric dentistry. The different modes and speeds allow injections to be almost unnoticeable and the non-threatening design lowers fear in kids.

About C-CLAD Technology

“The number 1 criteria in choosing a dentist is: A dentist who can provide painless anaesthesiaHow dentists are judged by patients, St Georges J, Dent Today, 2004.
“The premise behind computer controlled injection devices is in part, that they can do what our hands cannot. That is, deliver local anaesthetic at a constant rate despite the density of the tissue.” Pain Control Patient Management: A review of Computer Controlled Injection Devices, David Isen, 2001

“The greater control over the syringe and the fixed flow rates are responsible for a significantly improved injection experience, as demonstrated in many clinical studies conducted with C-CLAD devices in dentistry. A growing number of clinical trials in medicine also demonstrate measurable benefits of C-CLAD technology.”

“Local aesthetics have made a great advancement in dentistry and have changed patients’ perspectives of dental procedures to a great extent.” Advances in dental local anaesthesia techniques and devices: An update, Payal Saxena, 2013.

“Recent developments in C-CLAD systems have made the delivery of local anaesthesia to patients significantly more comfortable and, with PDL, AMSA and P-ASA injections, considerably more successful.”

“The ability to deliver painless injections and a desirable level and duration of anaesthesia results in reduced patient fear, reduced patient stress (and therefore reduced stress for the clinician) and can aid patient compliance with current and future dental treatment.” Aesthetic Agents and C-CLAD in Dentistry, Stanley F Malamed, 2010.

“Results indicated that the system was highly preferred to traditional injection techniques, regardless of the arch and quadrant receiving the injection. Several factors may have contributed to this preference, including increased patient comfort, the nonthreatening appearance of the instrument, and the lack of residual facial numbness commonly associated with oral aesthetics injections” A computer-controlled aesthetic delivery system in a periodontal practice: patient satisfaction and acceptance, J Esthet Restor Dent. 2002.
“The introduction of computer-controlled local aesthetics delivery (C-CLAD) systems has enhanced the delivery of local anaesthetic for many dentists and their patients. These devices have demonstrated great utility in the painless delivery of dental local aesthetics” Handbook of Local Anesthesia, Stanley F Malamed, 2012.

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