FILPIN - Restoration 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.

EASIER

FASTER

SAFER

STRONGER

99.8% pure titanium
biocompatible, 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 colour-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 stabilise by cross-pinning MOD cavities.
To prevent rotation of restorations when a single post is used.

How to Use

Click on the left hand tabs for a brief overview on how to use the Filpin Restoration Retention System. (Full instruction set included with every package.)

FILPIN is made by FILHOL DENTAL, a company specialising in the manufacture of high quality retention pins for 40 years. Millions of FILPIN Dentine Pins have been used worldwide.

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. (click on the image for a larger view)

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. (click on the image for a larger view)

STEP 3

If required, bend the protruding pin/s to suit the restoration. Final build up of the restoration can now take place. (click on the image for a larger view)