maxill xacto stripz shortz Interproximal Reduction Strips
The xacto stripz shortz interproximal reduction (IPR) system is indicated mainly for orthodontic stripping (technique for creating interproximal space by wearing down the enamel via abrasion) and can also be used for interproximal finishing and for removal of excess cement and restorative materials. It has a sequence of five strips - one saw and four abrasive strips ranging from extra fine to coarse. Available in single-sided or double-sided configurations.
xacto stripz sawz Interproximal Reduction System
The autoclavable xacto stripz sawz interproximal reduction (IPR) system has many uses such as orthodontic contact reduction, interproximal finishing and for removal of excess cements and restorative materials. It has a sequence of five strips - one saw and four abrasive strips. Each saw strip or abrasive strip has a numbering (in millimeters) corresponding to the size of the opening, to obtain the said opening must be used following the ascending order of strips:
- White - Saw - 0.05 mm
- Yellow - Extra Thin - 0.05 mm single sided and 0.10 mm double sided
- Red - Thin - 0.10 mm single sided and 0.20 mm double sided
- Blue - Regular - 0.15 mm single sided and 0.30 mm double sided
- Green - Thick - 0.20 mm single sided and 0.40 mm double sided
Item #
#81450
#81451 (Right) or #81455 (Left)
#81460
#81452 (Right) or #81456 (Left)
#81461
#81453 (Right) or #81457 (Left)
#81462
#81454 (Right) or #81458 (Left)
#81463
Interproximal Space
Right or Left Sided
0.05 mm
0.05 mm
—
0.10 mm
—
0.15 mm
—
0.20 mm
—
Interproximal Space
Double Sided
0.05 mm
—
0.10 mm
—
0.20 mm
—
0.30 mm
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0.40 mm
Width
4 mm
4 mm
4 mm
4 mm
4 mm
Length
15 mm
15 mm
15 mm
15 mm
15 mm
Grit Size
Saw
(no abrasive)
Extra Fine
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Sequence
White
Yellow
Red
Blue
Green
Warning: It is important to not skip the interproximal reduction sequence. Skipping a sequence with crowded teeth may cause the abrasive strip to break.