Interproximal reduction procedure by Dr. Goldbecher

"IPR has become an indispensable technique for obtaining optically perfect treatment results. In our practice we use Morita's TorqTech CA-4R-O-PF linear motion contra angle together with OrthoStrips, because we were not able to achieve an equally good result within the same time span with any other system."

Starting situation

Step 1

Separation of the teeth with rubber separators

Step 2

Application of a surface anesthetic to analgesize the interdental papilla.

Step 3

Opening the interdental space with the Ortho-Strip Opener IPR-08-0P (orange) using a medium speed range and spray cooling

Step 4

Widening the interdental space using spray cooling and Ortho-Strip IPR-40 (red) in a high speed range

Step 5

Contouring the interproximal spaces using spray cooling, Ortho-Strip IPR-40 (red) and a medium speed range

Step 6

Finishing-contouring the tooth surface using spray, Ortho-Strip IPR-25 (white) and a medium speed range

Step 7

Polishing the tooth surface using spray, Ortho-Strip IPR-15 (yellow) and a medium speed range

Step 8

Polishing with rubber cap, polish paste and floss

Step 9

Fluoridation of the affected enamel with a deep-pene
tration fluoride. The calcium fluo ride will act at the
specific spot where the enamel was affected because of the direct effect of the dissociated fluorine (Component 1) and subsequent precipitation (Component II)! Hence, the enamel can heal quickly.