Gluma® Desensitizer PowerGel

by Heraeus

The CPS Team gives Gluma PowerGel by Heraeus a 5 Diamond rating.

DENTIST COMMENTS

• “This product should be promoted to be part of every bonding procedure to virtually eliminate sensitivity!”
• “Make the instructions pictures larger. My eyes are not good at small print, like a lot of older dentists.
• Really hard to see the directions because the images are so small.”
• “I don’t seem to have a problem with sensitive teeth due to restorative techniques. It is a very useful formulation for cervical sensitivity.”

HYGIENIST COMMENTS

• “I am a new user but from what I see so far it is a great product.”
• “We use this product on all our patients. It is great to be able to see where it is placed.”
• “[I like] the immediate effects and decreased sensitivity.”
• “I really like the effectiveness of Glutaraldehyde, but I’m concerned about the formation of Formaldehyde as a byproduct.”

ASSISTANTS COMMENTS

• “The tips seem to expel excess product-maybe need a smaller tip?”
• “We use this product before all in-office whitening procedures.”
• “It worked quickly and the gel consistency of the product was easy to work with and keep in the target area.”
• “No question that I would rather use a gel as you have more control, no waste as the amount you want is dispensed from the syringe vs drops in a dappen dish. The color allows you to see that after its rinsed there is no residual gel.”

DESCRIPTION

Gluma® PowerGel is a one-step desensitizer in a gel form contained inside a syringe with Brush Tips.

MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS

The manufacturers instructions for use were included in the package along with a step by step illustration card for each of the evaluators to follow.

PACKAGING

Each evaluator received 4-1g syringes, 20 Brush Cannulas and a Pictorial Card with detailed team instructions.

CLINICAL INDICATION

Gluma Desensitizer PowerGel is indicated for the reduction or elimination of pain in exposed cervical areas that do not require restoration; and the reduction or elimination of dentin sensitivity after preparation of teeth to receive fixed prosthesis or restorations. Specific uses include: under crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, provisionals, and on cervical erosion, gingival recession and all bonded procedures.

EVALUATION TEAM FEEDBACK

Reviewed by 20 evaluation teams and used on 174 patients and more than 225 teeth, Gluma PowerGel was well received by all team members. All evaluators were very pleased with the great results they received while using the product, and all liked that the Gluma PowerGel was green and could be easily seen during placement and to ensure it was well rinsed. During the evaluation, Gluma PowerGel was used for multiple applications including use in provisional and final restorative procedures –which were reported as the top indications in evaluators’ practices. Eight of the clinicians reported use before and after whitening, and ten hygienists used it prior to scaling and root planning. Six clinicians said they have been using Gluma for years, while 4 said prior to the evaluation they had never used a desensitizer. Some evaluators wished PowerGel did not have to be rinsed after use, one hygiene evaluator wished it had a thicker consistency, and an assistant evaluator said it would be great if it came in a variety of shades. Overall, the product was rating very highly, and the CPS Team give Gluma Desensitizer PowerGel by Heraeus a 5 Diamond rating.

Gluma PowerGel prior to whitening.

Gingival Recession placement.

Gluma PowerGel placement before placement of restoration.