Filpin

Dentine Parapulpal Retention System

FILPIN is to be considered whenever core build-up is used and less than one half of a coronal tooth structure remaining. Bonding alone is not sufficient in many situations were minimal tooth structure is present. Pins provide anti-rotational benefit when a single post is used.

FILPIN, designed engineered to make placement easier, faster, safer, stronger. The shaft is 99.8% pure titanium, biocompatible, compatible with all dental materials and will not corrode. The self-threading, self-aligning pin speeds and eases placement for self-shearing first time, every time once optimum depth is reached. After insertion FILPIN can be easily bent to suit the restoration without breaking it or the tooth. A unique thread design maximizes retention strength without causing internal stresses that may lead to cracking or crazing.

Filpin Dentine Parapulpal Retention System

99.8% pure titanium
bio-compatible, will not corrode, compatible with all dental materials.
Self-shears first time, every time
at optimum 2mm depth.
Self-threading, self-aligning shaft
reduces crazing and cracking risk.
Long and slim
slim for better visibility during placement helps pin to self-align
Unique “retentive” thread
thread maximizes retention strength without causing internal stresses.
Easy to bend after insertion
insertion without breaking pin or tooth.
Pilot hole drill head
drill head self-limited at shoulder to exact 2mm depth. Drills color-coded with pin for ease of selection.

When to Use

To enhance retention to all types of dentine restorations by around 3 to 5 times. (Lo. C.S. et al., J Dent Res 94; 73:387).
To stabilize by cross-pinning MOD cavities.
To prevent rotation of restorations when a single post is used.

How To Use

(Full instruction set included with every package.)

Step 1

Latch the correct sized drill head (for your chosen size of FILPIN) onto a slow-spreed handpiece and make a pilot hole up to the drill’s self-limiting depth of 2mm. Repeat as necessary. NB: Ensure the pilot hole is drilled at a speed of 1500rpm or less.

Step 2

Latch a FILPIN onto the handpiece and insert into the hole – hardly any pressure is needed to encourage the pin to insert. Once the correct depth of 2mm is reached, FILPIN will self-shear at exactly the right point. Repeat as necessary. NB: Ensure the pin is inserted at a speed of 1000rpm or less.

STEP 3

If required, bend the protruding pin/s to suit the restoration. Final build up of the restoration can now take place.

STEP 4

The Final restoration.

FILRATCH Pin-Inserter

For manual placement when dentine is too soft or depth is inadequate to give excellent tactile control.

Available in two sizes in unique dispensers

Small Pin Size

Small Pack: 0.021″ (0.60mm) diameter pins
Each dispenser contains 35 x FILPINs and 1 x drill head

Large Pin Size

Large Pack: 0.027″ (0.76mm) diameter pins
Each dispenser contains 35 x FILPINs and 1 x drill head

Order Filpin Online

Dealers and Distributors, please feel free to contact us with any additional questions or reorders.

Dentists interested in either our Filpin or Filpost, please contact us for a distributor near you.

Patients interested in either our Filpin or Filpost please refer your dentist to us.

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