Sirona

For more than 130 years, Sirona has continuously redefined dental technology with “first-to-market” solutions for dental practices, clinics, and laboratories. Sirona believes in providing dental practitioners with the tools they need to position them for success and remain at the forefront of innovation. Different markets have different needs, which is why Sirona products are manufactured with features and functions tailor-made to suit each market’s individual requirements.

Although the Sirona name is most often associated with CEREC chairside CAD/CAM, its flagship product introduced 25 years ago which has since evolved and become the most widely used chairside CAD/CAM system in the world, it provided another first in digital technology for the dental industry by introducing GALILEOS-CEREC Integration (GCI) for the implant/prosthodontic specialty market. Combining the GALILEOS Cone Beam Computed Tomography digital panoramic x-ray system with the CEREC chairside CAD/CAM system allows the practitioner to image, diagnose, implant plan, and surgical-guide plan a case, as well as fabricate, finalize, and seat final, fully-functional, and esthetic restorations—and do it all effectively and efficiently in-house.

GALILEOS-CEREC Integration

Through the fusion of chairside CEREC CAD/CAM with GALILEOS 3D images, digital surgical and prosthetic implant planning allows the clinician to achieve optimal results. As its name suggests, GALILEOS-CEREC Integration is all about the seamless collaboration and data sharing of systems and processes within the dental operatory that allows simultaneous assessment of both the prosthetic and surgical situation, as well as both processes to be fully controlled and accomplished in the dental practice.

From patient presentation to placement of the final prosthetics, all GALILEOS hardware and software has been designed to communicate and share data with other Sirona Dental Systems devices, including CEREC. This ensures that your treatment plan workflow—as well as the entire process from patient presentation to final restoration placement—is completed smoothly, effectively, and efficiently. A typical workflow starts with initial examination and diagnosis of the maxillofacial complex using GALILEOS 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography, followed by implant planning with GALILEOS Implant software. The design and fabrication of the implant abutment and esthetic crown are carried out simultaneously with CEREC, and the corresponding surgical guide is fabricated by SICAT (Sirona’s authorized prosthetic guide partner).

The benefits of GCI include simplified and predictable implant therapy—surgical and prosthetic/restorative parameters can be evaluated immediately and verified on-screen before surgery even begins. The alignment of the implant can be optimized prior to the surgical procedure and ensured by means of a surgical guide, which provides treatment-enhancing benefits such as avoidance of angled abutments, no reduction of implant life due to unfavorable loading, and no esthetic complications after implantation. Plus, the highly realistic on-screen representation of the clinical situation helps to facilitate treatment acceptance, because patients can see the predicted end-results of their treatment ahead of time, and have a better understanding of the planned procedure.

A single comprehensive scan

GALILEOS Cone Beam Computed Tomography further enhances the practitioner’s diagnostic acumen by producing all clinical views in a single 14-second scan. The movable inspection window tool allows the clinician to pinpoint, magnify, and inspect any and all areas of the maxillofacial complex, leading to a fast diagnosis of any clinical condition—even asymptomatic or “hidden” problems, or incidental findings that could cause potential problems during surgery had they not been identified first with GALILEOS.

GALILEOS versatility

While the GALILEOS System is well-positioned to be the center of diagnostics and implant/prosthetic treatment planning for any practice, its versatility makes it an ideal system for all facets of dentistry. Its superior image clarity and dynamic software allows the clinician to quickly and efficiently study images. And this is exactly what makes GALILEOS a practical tool for all dental specialties and their related procedures, including orthodontics, endodontic therapy, third-molar evaluation, sinus evaluations, temporomandibular joint analysis, periodontal evaluation, airway studies, and more.

The Sirona product line

Sirona’s unique and unrivaled expertise in integrated dental systems, along with its dedication and insight, are helping to shape the future of dental technology around the world. By working with Sirona-authorized dealers, Sirona is able to offer the best service possible in integrating these technologies into your practice.

Sirona’s current product lines are organized into four segments:

Dental CAD/CAM Systems (CEREC & inLab)

o   CEREC AC, the only chairside CAD/CAM system with Bluecam technology, has the highest precision, ease of use, and speed of any chairside CAD/CAM system on the market today, whether for single units, full arches, or anything in between. Sirona inLab, the most widely used laboratory CAD/CAM system, mills crown copings, multi-unit bridge frameworks, inlays, onlays, and fully contoured crowns. In 2010, the most recent addition to the laboratory CAD/CAM division included the inEos Blue scanner to digitize models.

Imaging systems

o   Sirona is the innovator of film and digital-based imaging systems with Heliodent^Plus Intraoral X-ray; GALILEOS 3D imaging systems; ORTHOPHOS XG Plus, ORTHOPHOS XG 5, and ORTHOPHOS XG 3 Pan and Pan/Ceph imaging systems; XIOS^Plus intra-oral sensor technology and SIDEXIS digital image processing and management software.

Instruments

o   Sirona offers a full line of electric and air-driven handpieces. This line provides the best ergonomics and cutting power available in handpieces today. Our electric handpieces can help improve performance through smoother preps, more precise margins, and less patient trauma. The instrument line was expanded in 2009 with the introduction of the SIROLaser Advanced, a compact diode laser for use in endodontics, periodontology, soft-tissue management, and surgical procedures.

Treatment centers and cabinetry

o   The C8+ treatment center offers unrivaled ergonomics, flexibility, and esthetics, plus a wide range of options that enable you to customize it to your specific requirements. The Sirona cabinetry line complements the treatment centers with total integration, superior craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

Continuing investment in research and development ensures that Sirona remains the industry leader in dental innovation and quality applications. Sirona means solutions for dental practices, clinics, and laboratories. Our goal of constantly striving to find new ways of making the best much better provides customers with the ultimate in dental products and services.

The Sirona vision

Sirona believes in providing dental practitioners with the tools they need to put themselves and keep themselves ahead. From optimizing treatment workflow and patient communication, to creating modern dental treatment solutions, we’re constantly working to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.

Equally important is our commitment in the field of innovation. In the future, digital networking will play a fundamental role in dental practices, clinics, and laboratories—influencing everything from treatment to patient management. That’s why we place great emphasis on the research and development of digital, network-capable, dental technology. It is just one more way in which we are helping to build a stronger dental community prepared for all future challenges.

Individuality is also a vital part of our company philosophy. Different markets have different needs, which is why our products are manufactured with features and functions tailor-made to suit their requirements. In offering dental practices, clinics, and laboratories a wide spectrum of individual solutions, we not only make work more effective, but boost earnings as well. Consulting is another essential component of this service, and we work closely with dental dealers throughout the world, providing extensive support in marketing and sales promotions.

To sum it all up—Sirona means solutions for dental practices, clinics, and laboratories. It is all part of our goal of constantly striving to find new ways to make the best much better and provide our customers with the ultimate in dental products and services.

For more information on Sirona, please visit www.sirona.com or call (800) 659-5977.

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