Pros and Cons
PROS
- Uses standard syringe delivery systems.
- Autoclavable for sterilization required in certain surgical procedures.
- Can be re-used after autoclaved sterilization.
- Can interchange with other disposable air/water tips that do not require a proprietary adapter.
CONS
- Studies have shown that patient blood and debris collects on the inside of metal tips because of "suck-back" when syringe buttons are released. This debris gets baked on the micro lumen tubing inside the syringe tip and may clog the tip, or get blown into next patient's mouth.
- Requires sterilization after each use.
- Metal edges cause excessive wear and tear on O-Rings.
- Expensive, are often lost down sink drains, or accidentally thrown away.
Metal Tip ADAPTER REQUIRED
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Only one chamber for air and water.
- Consistent air/water contamination.
- No way to isolate air from water.
NOTE: Metal Tips, for infection control protocols, are not the best solution for dental practices. There are no absolute ways to fully sterilize metal tips. Metal tips corrode on the inside creating fissures where biofilm and bioburden then get baked into the tip.
| METAL TIP | BIOFREE TIP™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Has Biodegradable Version | NO | YES |
| Proprietary Adapter | NO | YES |
| Can Switch with Metal | YES | NO |
| Can Use Other Disposables | YES | NO |
| Available in Variety of Colors | YES | YES |
| Same Length as Metal | YES | NO |
| Can Visually see Air Chamber | NO | YES |
| Free Adapters | NO | YES |
| Lifetime Support Program | NO | YES |
| Exchange For Free Program | NO | YES |
| Available Direct or Dealer | NO | YES |
| Has O-Ring Tip Lock | YES | NO |
| Has Dedicated Air/Water Chambers | YES | YES |
| Has Competitive Upgrade | NO | YES |
| Plant-A-Tree Program | NO | YES |
| Has Customer Loyalty Program | NO | YES |
| Has Customer Rewards Program | NO | YES |
| Has Two Tip lengths | NO | YES |
ID YOUR SYRINGE
| DCI Syringe | Front View | 3/4 View | Side view |
| ADEC Syringe | Front View | 3/4 View | Side view |
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