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Aseptim™ Photo-Activated Oral Disinfection kills 99.99% of bacteria. Dead. In seconds.

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Aseptim™ Photo-Activated Oral Disinfection

The Aseptim system utilises Photo-Activated Oral Disinfection and is used to improve restorative success in caries and endodontic treatment by eliminating all species of oral bacteria on demand: stopping decay, saving demineralised tissue and encouraging natural remineralisation. The Aseptim system is supported by an extensive list of peer reviewed, published microbiological and clinical studies.

Aseptim technology is based on two components: a solution of dilute, pharmaceutical grade tolonium chloride (a vital stain) and a red light system of a specific wavelength to activate the Aseptim solution. Aseptim is a class II device. Its use does not normally require eye protection or any other safeguards usually associated with lasers. And it generates no heat whatsoever.

Introduced into dental hard tissue, the Aseptim solution selectively targets and locks onto all bacteria. When the solution is activated by the Aseptim light it releases singlet oxygen which ruptures the cell walls of bacteria killing them in seconds^1,2,3,5. Aseptim solution selectively eliminates all bacteria and, unlike other methods of disinfection, does not affect any other normal tissue nor does it stain the gingivae or restorations.

E. faecalis with simulated Aseptim Solution

Numerous benefits for the restorative dentist

Killing all bacteria prior to final restoration will improve your chances of long-term success by reducing, or eliminating altogether, the risk of secondary infection
Aseptim saves time by enabling treatments in a single visit
Aseptim treatment needs minimal invasion and is a simple, quick adjunct to your usual restorative procedure
Aseptim light generates no heat whatsoever
Aseptim is painless and welcomed by patients who readily understand the benefit of disinfection
Aseptim is safe, with no known side effects
The Aseptim unit is portable and battery operated for maximum flexibility and convenience

And significant benefits for patients
Aseptim Unit: order code PR7001	Less need for anaesthetic Less invasive cavity prep Less likelihood of recurring caries Less risk of pulpal exposure in treating deep decay Less risk of losing teeth Less trauma for children and dental phobics Less likelihood of failed root canal treatment Less time to complete root canal treatment

Proven technology...
Aseptim caries treatment
Aseptim can be used in all carious lesions^1,2,5,6,14 including fissures, crackedteeth and crown preparations. Aseptim is versatile and inexpensivecompared to other techniques.

Aseptim kills all bacteria including:
Streptococcus mutans Streptococcus sobrinus Actinomyces Veilonella Peptostreptococcus micros E.faecalis	Total streptococcus Streptococcus intermedius Lactobacillus Prevotella intermedia Fusobacterium nucleatum

Simple technique

Aseptim in Endodontics

Disinfection of root canals is vital for long term restorative success. Indeed, inability to guarantee disinfection is a very significant factor in endodontic failure.^10,11,12

Aspetim is particularly useful in endodontics.^7,8,9,14 It simplifies and is more effective in disinfecting the complex anatomy of root canals. Also if the apex is breached treatment may still continue as Aseptim is completely benign, unlike more aggressive conventional agents such as hypochlorite.

Aseptim Combi

Aseptim Combi Unit: order code PR7201

The Aseptim Combi unit is enhanced by the addition of a curing light attached to the Aseptim unit. The curing light is not used during any Aseptim procedure but is supplied - at the request of many dentists - to save valuable space on the bracket table.

The Aseptim Combi curing light utilises a blue light emitting diode which provides superior performance to that of conventional halogen lamps. The blue LED emission spectrum matches the absorption spectrum of camphorquinone, the most common photo-initiator in visible, light-cured dental materials. The Aseptim Combi curing light provides better polymerisation performance at lower exposure times.

In summary the Aseptim Combi curing light offers the following benefits:

Powerful LED for fast curing
Light increases progressively in ramp more towards full intensity
Low heat, no noise, no bulb to replace
Lightweight, cordless design
Simple to operate, yet versatile
Rechargeable
Stable light output
Built-in power check
Low battery warning and stand-by mode

Aseptim system - technical data and specifications
Power source type	Low power laser diode
Light wavelength	635 nm
Laser diode class	2M (EN 60825-1:1993/A2:2001)
Emission time	10 - 150 seconds, adjustable in 10 second steps
Output power	50 - 100 mW, adjustable in 10 mW steps
Beam delivery	Optical fibre to handpiece
Display	LCD touch screen
Light activation	Footswitch
Battery	7.2 V, 5.5 Ah, rechargeable Li-ion
External fuse	3.15 A, fast blow
Power supply	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.9 A charger
Operating mode	Continuous, short-time loading
Device class	Class IIa (93/42/EEC)
Electric shock protection	Class I (EN 60601)
Device type	Type B (EN 60601)
Ambient temp. range	10 - 35 °C
Enclosure protection	IPX0 (EN 60529)
Dimensions	220 mm wide x 190 mm high x 270 mm deep
Weight	2.5 kg

Curing Light
Wavelength	450 - 470 nm
Intensity	1000 mW/cm2 max.
Curing time	10 - 40 s, adjustable in 10 second steps
Curing mode	Conventional or Ramp
Full battery charge	Over 120 x 10 second curing cycles
Battery	Rechargeable Ni-MH
Handpiece	body length 177 mm
Light guide diameter	8 mm
Handpiece weight	170 g
Charging time	Under 2 hours
Aseptim Unit:	order code PR7001
Aseptim Combi Unit:	order code PR7201

Treatment Packs
PR-7019 Scican Aseptim Caries Pack	order code PR7019
25 Handpiece Tips for caries 2 x 3ml Dropper Bottles each containing 0.8ml Aseptim solution Application Accessories: 1 brush handle, 3 wells, 25 brush tips
PR-7025 SciCan Aseptim Endo Pack	order code PR7025
5 Handpiece Tips for endodontics 5 Syringes each containing 0.8ml Aseptim solution